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Performance/Performing Arts Activities

The following extra-curricular clubs are performance-based, and include music, marching band, orchestra, theater and drama.  Please click on a club name to visit that particular club's website!
 

All School Musical
The All School Musical takes place during the winter season and is rehearsed daily and on Saturdays.  Auditions are held in November for stage roles and for the chorus.
--Advisor:  Mrs. Kehl (gkehl@lrhsd.org). 
 

Chorus
Choral concerts, competitions, and assembly programs are all within the scope of the Shawnee Chorus and Shawnee Singers.  Both groups may be scheduled as a class during the regular school day. 
--Advisors:  Mr. Joubert (rjoubert@lrhsd.org) and Mrs. Kehl (gkehl@lrhsd.org,) Music Suite.  

 
Color Guard (Band Front)
This group is an integral part of the Marching Band, performing with flags, rifles, etc., at every Marching Band performance.  --Advisor:  Ms. Erin Schifferdecker (eschifferdecker@lrhsd.org)

 
Concert Band
Concert Band is a class for students who play an instrument (wind or percussion) and read music. Attention will be given to development of techniques, intonation, sight reading, tone production and playing experience as a member of a performing ensemble. This group meets only during the regular school day with the exceptions of two dress rehearsals and two concerts in December and May.  --Mr. Nick Rotindo, Advisor, (nrotindo@lrhsd.org) Music Suite. 
 

Drama Club
The Drama club performs a non-musical production in the fall.  Auditions are within the first few weeks of school.  Students are needed as actors, costuming, and stage crew.   --Advisor:  Mrs. Gina Kehl, (gkehl@lrhsd.org). 


Jazz Band
Jazz Band is our second jazz band and is a class for students that play trumpet, trombone, saxophone, bass, guitar, drum set, or piano. The group performs standard big band literature. Auditions for the upcoming school year takes place in late May. Attendance at jazz festivals on select weekends in Febuuary, March, and April are a requirement of this course. --Advisor:  Mr. Nick Rotindo, (nrotindo@lrhsd.org) Advisor. 

Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble is our top jazz ensemble and is open to 10th -12th grade students that play trumpet, trombone, saxophone, bass, guitar, drum set, or piano. The group performs standard big band literature. Auditions for the upcoming school year takes place in late May. Rehearsals are on Tuesday after school starting in late November and ending when Spring sports start.  Attendance at jazz festivals on select weekends in Febuuary, March, and April are a requirement of this course.. --Advisor:  Mr. Nick Rotindo, (nrotindo@lrhsd.org).   

Marching Band
The Marching Band performs at football games, pep rallies, local and national parades, and other functions.  In addition, the Renegade Band performs a full schedule of competitions.  The Marching Band meets in the fall and rehearses after school and in the evenings.  --Advisor:  Ms. Pam Czekay, (pczekay@lrhsd.org).  

 
Pit Orchestra
This ensemble performs the live accompaniment for the school musical held in late February or early March.  An audition is required.  --Advisors:  Mr. Nick Rotindo/Mr. Robert Joubert, (nrotindo@lrhsd.org) Music Suite.  


Wind Ensemble
Wind Ensemble is offered to advanced instrumental music students that play woodwind, brass, or percussion. All students must audition for the class and will be recommended by the director for admission into the course. Emphasis is on advanced instrumental techniques, performance of wind ensemble literature, and preparation for regional band and college auditions.  The group performs at two concerts per year and at Teen Arts in March. --Advisor:  Mr. Nick Rotindo, (nrotindo@lrhsd.org) Music Suite.