Performing Arts
Boosters
MVHS PERFORMING ARTS BOOSTERS
The Performing Arts Boosters is an organization whose purpose is to enhance the Performing Arts Programs at Manchester Valley High School. These programs include both the Instrumental and Choral Departments, as well as the Theater Department. We provide financial and moral support to the directors and students. One of the goals of the organization is to promote student participation in the programs and increase parental involvement in order to create a true partnership that will enrich our student’s high school experience.
2025-2026 Executive Board
President: Julie Malle
Vice President: Kim LoForte
Treasurer: Tammy Huntington
Secretary: Lauren Staples
Chief Concessions Officer: Jackie Riddle
The Performing Arts Boosters holds general meetings on the THIRD Wednesday EVERY OTHER MONTH in the Band Room at MVHS at 6:30pm. Committee meetings are held alternating months. Everyone is welcome to attend every meeting.
GENERAL MEETING Schedule for the 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR
September 17
November 19
January 21 (Subject to Change)
March 18
May 20 (Subject to Change)
If you wish to be invited to a meeting, please email us at
mvhsmusicboosters@gmail.com
(Dates are subject to change throughout the year)
PROGRAM ADS
Want to advertise your business or know someone who does? You can sponsor a Program Ad that will be featured in all of our upcoming stage performances! There are multiple ways you can be a sponsor! Click on the link below!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We need your help!!!! Please consider volunteering your time using our SignUpGenius link.
Flea Market-September 2025 (Subject to Change)
Pipe the Side Brewing Company Fundraiser- October 2025 (Subject to Change)
Adult Prom- March 2026 (Subject to Change)
Indoor Concessions (volleyball, basketball, & wrestling)
Kisses for the Cast & Crew (drama productions)
Snacks (drama productions, dance club events, The Voice)
Kisses for the Cast & Crew (drama productions)
Snacks (drama productions, dance club events, The Voice)
Flower & Candy Bouquets (Instrumental/choral concerts and dance club events)
2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INFORMATION--TBA
Each year the Performing Arts Boosters award scholarships to three Seniors. Please check back here in March for more information on how to apply.
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Theater
MANCHESTER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
THEATER DEPARTMENT and MAVERICK THEATER
2025-2026
Mrs. Bobbi Vinson-Director
bobbivinson@carrollk12.org
MVHS MAVERICK THEATER
MISSION STATEMENT
Drama Club exists in order to offer opportunities for skill building, camaraderie, and lots of fun while exploring Theater Arts. All students interest in theater are welcome!!!
2025-2026 DRAMA CLUB BOARD
President: Rachel Myers
Members at Large: Emma Hoobler
Vivian Huntington
Anson Jamison
Kamryn Malle
MEETINGS
Club meetings are USUALLY held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month during the school year.
Please be advised that club meetings may be rescheduled or canceled during heavy production periods!
All changes to meeting schedule will be announced through MVHS Morning Announcements.
CURRENT SEASON
Senior Directed One Acts: 11/7, 11/8. 11/14, 11/15
Goldilocks on Trial
Sorry, Wrong Number
Modern Fairytale Epic Fails
Honors Theater Production Performance: 1/16 and 1/17
TBA
International Thespian Society Production: 1/30 and 1/31
The Price
Spring Musical: 4/17, 4/18, 4/24, 4/25
Matilda
MVHS MAVERICKS
International Thespian Society Troupe 7825
Established 2021
What is the International Thespian Society? The International Thespian Society (ITS), founded in 1929, is an honorary organization for high school and middle school theatre students located at more than 4200 affiliated secondary schools across America, Canada, and abroad. The mission of ITS is to honor student achievement in the theatre arts. High school inductees are known as Thespians. THESPIAN PLEDGE "I promise to uphold the aims and ideals of the International Thespian Society. I am a student of theatre and excellence is my ideal. I promise to perform my part as well as I can; to accept praise and criticism with grace; to cooperate with my fellow Thespians and word for the good of the troupe, and to share my love of theatre."PAST PRODUCTIONS Newsies-Spring 2025 The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane -Winter 2024 Anastasia- Fall 2023 Footloose-Spring 2023 Girl in the White Pinafore- Winter 2022 Cinderella- Spring 2022 Pippin-Fall 2018 Beauty and the Beast -Spring 2018 CONTACT US! MVHS Maverick Theater Manchester Valley High School 3300 Maple Grove Road Manchester, Maryland 21102 410-386-1673
Email: mvhsmavericktheater@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/MVHSMaverickTheater Purchase SHOW TICKETS or make a DONATION ONLINE!!!!
Instrumental Music
Welcome to the
Manchester Valley High School
Instrumental Music Department
Lisa Castellano
Instrumental Music Director
lisacastellano@carrollk12.org
Instrumental Music Calendar
Winter Concert-12/15/23 at 7pm
Spring Jazz Concert-5/2/24 at 7 pm
Spring Instrumental Concert- 5/3/24 at 7pm
Hershey Park-Optional 5/24/24
Optional Opportunities:
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date |
event |
location |
time |
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11/9/23 |
All County String Auditions |
WMS |
6-9 |
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11/14/23 |
All County Band Auditions |
WMS |
6-9pm |
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11/11/23 |
Jr All State Audition |
TBA |
TBA |
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11/18/23 |
Sr All State Audition |
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1/11/24 |
All County Strings Rehearsal |
TBA |
7-830pm |
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1/16/24 |
All County Orchestra Rehearsal |
TBA |
7-830pm |
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1/18/24 |
All County Orchestra Rehearsal |
TBA |
7-9pm |
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1/19/24 |
AC Orchestra Day Rehearsal |
TBA |
9am-3pm |
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1/20/24 |
AC Orchestra rehearsal/Concert |
TBA |
9am Rehearsal 11am Concert |
| 1/27/24 | Snow date for AC Orch Concert | TBA | |
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2/1/24 |
AC Band |
TBA |
7-830pm |
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2/6/24 |
AC Band |
TBA |
7-830pm |
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2/8/24 |
AC Band |
TBA |
7-9pm |
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2/9/24 |
AC Band Day Rehearsal |
TBA |
9-3p |
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2/10/24 |
AC Band rehearsal/Concert |
TBA |
9am Rehearsal 11am Concert |
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2/17/24 |
Snow date for AC Band Concert |
TBA |
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TBA |
All State Orch Performance |
TBA |
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TBA |
All State Band |
TBA |
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| March | Honors Wind and Honors Orch Festival | ||
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4/6/24 |
Solo and Ensemble |
TBA |
TBA |
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April |
State Festival Assessments |
Tba |
TBA |
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TBA |
State String S & E |
TBA |
tba |
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TBA |
State Wind and Perc S & E |
Tba |
TBA |
ENRICHMENT
See Mrs. Castellano for details about All County, All State and Solo and Ensemble!!
Many instructors are available at the local music stores and are accepting new students.
Please contact: Music and Arts-(Westminster, MD) 410-871-8785
Menchey Music (Hanover, PA) (410) 848-7585
Menchey Music (Westminster, MD) (410) 848-7585
Hess Music: (Manchester, MD) (410) 374-5447
Peabody Prep: 410.869.8008
Encore Music: http://www.encoremusic.us/
Baltimore Youth Symphony: https://www.bsomusic.org/education-community/young-musicians/bsyo.aspx
Opus Music School -(Eldersburg, MD) 443-300-8702
Downloads / Tools
Free Music Writing Software -http://www.musescore.com/
Free Mixing software- http://www.audacity.com/
Brass Fingering & Slide Position Practice
How well do you know your fingerings or Slide Positions? Here is a great way to check and practice! I encourage students to use this free site frequently!
Click Here to test your skills and practice!
Note Name Practice
Do you know your notes?
Find out and Practice Here!
Keyboard Percussion Practice
Do you know your notes on the Keyboard Percussion? It's the same as the Piano.
Practice Here!
Go to musictheory.net and emusictheory.com for more games and practice
Useful Web Links
J.W. Pepper - is a great place to look for solo and ensemble music, listen to band music we are working on, and other music related needs. (You may need to download real player to listen to some of the music. See below under "downloads")
J.W. Pepper - is a great place to look for solo and ensemble music, listen to band music we are working on, and other music related needs. (You may need to download real player to listen to some of the music. See below under "downloads")
United States Military Bands:
US Air Force
US Army
US Marine
US Navy
US Coast Guard
Vocal Music
Welcome to the Manchester Valley Vocal Department!!!
Concert Choir-No Audition Required
Honors Chorus-Teacher Recommendation
Honors Festival Chorus-Teacher Recommendation
Honors Vocal Ensemble-Audition Only
Lauren Warner-Director
Important Dates and Performances
| Event and Group Performing | Location | Date and Time |
|---|---|---|
| The Voice-Preliminary Auditions | MVHS |
October 30, 2025
After School TBA
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| Veterans Day Celebration-Honors VE | MVHS |
November 8, 2025
(Tentative)
Time TBA
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| The Voice-Live Performances | MVHS |
November 21, 2025
7pm
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| Winter Concert Rehearsal | MVHS |
December 3, 2025
After School TBA
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| Winter Concert Performance-All Ensembles |
MVHS
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December 4, 2025
7pm
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High School Choral Adjudication-Honors VE
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MVHS
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March 3, 2026
School Day
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Eisteddfod-Selected Students
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WHS
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March 20, 2026
7:30 PM
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Spring Concert Rehearsal-All Ensembles
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MVHS
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May 4, 2026
After School TBA
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Spring Concert Performance- All Ensembles
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MVHS
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May 5, 2026
7PM
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Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, TN Trip-NOT MANDATORY
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Tennessee
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May 21-24, 2026
TIME TBA
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Graduation-Honors Vocal Ensemble
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McDaniel College
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June 2026
Date and Time TBA
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