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What's next in Music at Saint John's!
Saint John's High School is excited to present:
Monty Python's Spamalot School Edition
Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Monty Python’s Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table and features a bevy of characters, cows, killer rabbits, and French people! This outrageous, uproarious, and gloriously entertaining story of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake will delight audiences as they search for the Holy Grail and “always look on the bright side of life.”
Performances - Thursday through Saturday, November 14-16th at 7 PM
Robert R. Jay Performing Arts Center
Founders Hall
Saint John’s High School
378 Main Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Questions:
ncolby@stjohnshigh.org
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Music at Saint John's
Recently, members of the Saint John's Fine Arts Department were particularly struck by archival photos of a large orchestra and drama society from the early part of the last century at Saint John's High School.
While always known for academic rigor, the school gained its deserved reputation for excellence in arts as well. Eventually, interest in music and theater began to grow at Saint John's with activities like the wildly popular Spring Shows under the leadership of Mr. Joe Hayes, Mr. Bob Brady and Bro. Stephen Comeau. There was a renewed interest in theatre and music owing to the pioneering work of several faculty and alumni.
Things were looking up for the arts even more as the school community moved into the Ryken Center in 1999. At that time a semester requirement of Fine Arts study was added the curriculum to help fulfill the school’s mission to educate the whole person, including his aesthetic awareness and growth.
A fledgling instrumental program grew to three instrumental ensembles and a chorus under the direction of Mr. James McCluskey and Mr. Richard Monroe. As the school now moves into Founders Hall with a state-of-the-art theatre and performing space, band and chorus rooms, and a light-filled art studio, it is exciting to witness how the program is continuing to grow for the future. Mr. Nathan Colby now teaches theatre production along with an introductory course in theatre arts.
With all of these developments we can all look forward to the day a hundred years hence from now when students will be looking at photographs of our visual arts displays in the theatre lobby, large-scale musical ensembles and Broadway-quality theatre productions.
Opportunities for Students
AUDIO PRODUCTION (Grades 9-12)
The Audio Production club runs sound for many events on campus. Most notably Audio Production is responsible for the setup and operation of all sound for Saint John's Masses and Prayer Services Contact Mr. Bill White for more information, bwhite@stjohnshigh.org.
LITURGY MUSICIANS (Grades 9-12)
Students interested in performing vocally or instrumentally at school masses and prayer services should contact Mrs. Breeze. ebreeze@stjohnshigh.org. Or Mr. Monroe. rmonroe@stjohnshigh.org
PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES (Grades 9-12)
Many after-school opportunities are available for students interested in a variety of musical styles. Please see Mr. McCluskey, Mr. Monroe, or Mr. Colby if you're interested in getting involved with the music program.
Tri-M Honor Society (Grades 9-12)
Tri-M is a nationally recognized honor society for music students who excel and are dedicated to their art. Membership is open to students in the performance ensembles. Please see Mr. McCluskey with questions. jmccluskey@stjohnshigh.org
The Audio Production club runs sound for many events on campus. Most notably Audio Production is responsible for the setup and operation of all sound for Saint John's Masses and Prayer Services Contact Mr. Bill White for more information, bwhite@stjohnshigh.org.
LITURGY MUSICIANS (Grades 9-12)
Students interested in performing vocally or instrumentally at school masses and prayer services should contact Mrs. Breeze. ebreeze@stjohnshigh.org. Or Mr. Monroe. rmonroe@stjohnshigh.org
PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES (Grades 9-12)
Many after-school opportunities are available for students interested in a variety of musical styles. Please see Mr. McCluskey, Mr. Monroe, or Mr. Colby if you're interested in getting involved with the music program.
Tri-M Honor Society (Grades 9-12)
Tri-M is a nationally recognized honor society for music students who excel and are dedicated to their art. Membership is open to students in the performance ensembles. Please see Mr. McCluskey with questions. jmccluskey@stjohnshigh.org
