The Need

Much of the music program is housed in our Auditorium. Built originally as a gymnasium in 1912, the building has gone through many renovations and modifications over the years to accommodate our huge music program, with creative solutions for storage, set construction and practice spaces.

Band

During the school day, the 50+student band is set up on one half of the main floor.

Choir

The other half of the main floor is set up for the three mass choirs, seating up to 170 students at one time.

Drama

Set construction and play rehearsals occur in any space that doesn’t have chairs and music stands set up. When performances occur, these band and choir have to rehearse in other spaces around campus or simply not have class.

For performances, the space is dated, with same level seating that makes it difficult to see the stage. Bathroom facilities are inadequate, with only three women's’ and three men's facilities to serve up to 600 guests for our largest drama performances - and these facilities also serve the cast.

For years, we've made it work. But not without a few odd things along the way...

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