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photo by David Knight
Ask our high school students what activities they do and nearly 35% of them will mention some form of musical or fine arts program. In fact, our students are as apt to dream about performing one day with an internationally renowned symphony orchestra as they are about playing on a professional sports team. So don’t be surprised if your athlete sings in the Variety Show or your shy teen solos in an orchestra concert. We are getting them ready for their dreams!
BAND - click here
Band is a full-year course for 9th-12th graders. During the fall semester, students perform in the Marching Band and during second semester, students audition for either Symphonic Band or Concert Band. Public performances are held throughout the year.
ORCHESTRA - click here
Chamber Orchestra consistently receives top District and State ratings. Talented 11th and 12th graders (and a few exceptional 9th and 10th graders) develop outstanding string ensemble techniques. Performances are held not only locally but throughout the State and on occasional international tours.
Philharmonic
Orchestra provides string players with an in-depth study of orchestral
literature from all periods of music history, as well as solo and
ensemble literature and string techniques. Performances include Fall
String Festival, Choir/Orchestra Holiday Concerts, Orchestra District
Festival, Spring Concert, String Spectacular and Baccalaureate.
Symphony
Orchestra is an exclusive musical experience available in the St.
Joseph Public Schools. This 95-member full orchestra features 9th-12th
graders dedicated to outstanding musical performances that consistently
earn the school top recognition throughout our district and state.
Pit Orchestra is a select group of Orchestra musicians who perform as accompaniment for the Spring Musical play.
VOCAL MUSIC - click here
Choral Ensemble offers 10th, 11th (and some 9th) graders an opportunity to sing individually and as a choral ensemble. Concerts are held throughout the year and students participate in the MSVMA Choral Festival.
Concert Choir is for the serious singers in 9th-12th grade. Students audition for this year-round class that culminates with several public performances and competition at the MSVMA Choral Festival, where our students traditionally earn high marks.
Show
Choir auditions are held toward the end of May for the following school
year. Students from 9th-12th grade present toe-tapping performances in
the Fall and Holiday Concerts, Variety Show, Spring Concert and
community events.
Freshman
Choir concentrates on the fundamentals of music, singing and choral
sound. Students demonstrate their talents at several concerts and at
the MSVMA Choral Festival.
MUSICAL - click here
Each Spring, students put on a fabulous musical complete with grand sets, costumes, choreography and fantastic singing.
VISUAL ARTS - click here
Drama/Musical
Plays feature the backstage and onstage talents of our 9th-12th graders
in fall, spring and One-Act Play performances.
OTHER PERFORMING OPPORTUNITIES - click here
Drama/Musical
Plays feature the backstage and onstage talents of our 9th-12th graders
in fall, spring and One-Act Play performances.
