Spring Musical
October 2, 2012 •
Filed under Clubs, Performing Arts
Spring Musical There's no business like show business! Manchester High School has become synonymous with top quality musical theater. Our Spring Musical production will begin with auditions in late November, and culminate with three stellar performances in mid March. We produce high-energy entertainment... Read more »
Roundtable Singers
October 2, 2012 •
Filed under Clubs, Round Table Singers
Roundtable Singers The MHS Roundtable Singers were formed in 1938, making this their 75th anniversary. The Roundtable Singers perform throughout the community, the state, and the Eastern US and Canada. They have taken top honors in countless festivals, and have twice been awarded a National Championship.... Read more »
Jazz Choir
October 2, 2012 •
Filed under Clubs, Jazz Choir
MHS Jazz Choir The MHS Jazz Choir is a 12-16 voice ensemble specializing in Jazz and Popular music. The group travels with the Roundtable Singers each Spring, and has taken top honors in festivals in US and Canada. Auditions for the MHS Jazz Choir will be held during the first week in November, and... Read more »
Handbell Choir
October 2, 2012 •
Filed under Clubs, Handbell Choir
Handbell Choir Manchester High School can boast about their 5-Octave Handbell Choir - it's the only one in a CT public school. The Handbell Choir has traveled all over the Eastern US and Canada, playing for delighted audiences. Picture yourself and a dozen friends inside a giant music box, each responsible... Read more »
Cast Announced for Fall Show “Harvey”
September 12, 2012 •
Filed under Performing Arts, Sock 'n' Buskin
Seniors Alex Lehofer and Ryan Phelps, double cast as Elwood Dowd, along with junior Morgan Lehofer and sophomore Maeve Barton, double cast as Veta Louise Simmons, have been named to lead roles in "Harvey," a hilarious comedy that will be performed Nov 15-17 in Bailey Auditorium. Recently revived on... Read more »
Chamber Orchestra
September 5, 2012 •
Filed under Chamber Orchestra, Clubs, Performing Arts
Advisor: Mrs. Maas Chamber Orchestra is an advanced string ensemble open to any student registered for a MHS orchestra class. Members are selected through an audition process at the beginning of the school year. The chamber orchestra rehearses one evening a week for 1 1/2 hours and performs at... Read more »
Stage Band
September 4, 2012 •
Filed under Clubs, Performing Arts, Stage Band
Advisor: Keith Berry The MHS Stage Band is our school’s second jazz band designed to give instrumental music students an opportunity to have fun playing and learning about jazz. The Stage Band meets once a week beginning in November. This ensemble performs during the Spring each year. No audition... Read more »
Sock ‘n’ Buskin
September 4, 2012 •
Filed under Clubs, Performing Arts, Sock 'n' Buskin
Advisor: Ms. Lister Let's face it--kids in the Drama wing have more fun than anyone else in the school. Sock & Buskin is the school's oldest club. We meet every Friday at 2:30 in the Chorus Room for improv games (think Whose Line Is It, Anyway?), audition techniques, scene work, and the occasional... Read more »
Santa Band
September 4, 2012 •
Filed under Clubs, Performing Arts, Santa Band
Advisor: Marco Cancellieri The MHS Santa Band is a fun-filled musical ensemble designed to give MHS students the opportunity to spread cheer throughout our community with holiday music in December. Rehearsals are held once a week and this ensemble is open to any student currently enrolled in the MHS... Read more »
Marching Band
September 4, 2012 •
Filed under Clubs, Marching Band, Performing Arts
Advisors: Keith Berry & Marco Cancellieri The MHS Marching Band provides halftime show entertainment and team support at home football games plus a whole lot more. The MHSMB does a lot of fun trips every fall. This year the MHSMB will travel to 3 competitions, to a UCONN football game, and to... Read more »