THS's All Shook Up in the Press

Our production of All Shook Up, was written up and posted on the Theatrical Rights blog. You can read the article here. The THS run of All Shook Up ran Jan 22-29 at Dixie State College in St. George, Utah. The production start coincided with Utah Theatre Association's 2011 conference, and played to sold out crowds during its run.

It was the first time Tuacahn High School held a production outside of the Tuacahn campus. Jan and Andy Hunsaker felt that in holding the production at Dixie State College, they were able to attract new audience members. Additionally, the students in the production were able to get exposure to drama/MDT departments throughout the state. There was national exposure as well.

The production was a huge success. The students did a fantastic job, it was very well received by the audiences, and there were some offers for students to come to College/University scholarship auditions. Congratulations to the Hunsakers, JP Kentros, Joshua Scott and to all of our talented MDT students.

Keely Schmerber prepares for Dixie's Got Talent Finale

Keely Schmerber

Dixie's Got Talent 2011 Finalist

THS's own Keely Schmerber, a freshman in the Music Academy, is one of the 15 finalists in Dixie's Got Talent for 2011. Last Fall, more than 100 individuals and groups auditioned for this annual competition. Keely, a talented pianist, wowed the judges, and is now in the final competition to be held Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 7:30 pm in the Cox Auditorium at DSC.

Come show your support of Keely in this annual scholarship fundraiser event for DSC!

Student to Perform at Tuacahn Saturday Market

At THS, we have some amazing talent. Our students excel in music, drama, MDT, art, dance and academically. One of our very talented students is Crystal Jackson.

You may have seen Crystal in Tuacahn productions such as High School Musical and High School Musical 2. She has also been in a variety of THS productions, including Rags, Damn Yankees, White Christmas (Martha Watson) and Once on this Island (Asaka). This summer, Crystal has been a Swing Singer for Tuacahn's production of Disney's Tarzan.

Crystal will be singing at Tuacahn Saturday Market on Saturday September 25, 2010. You will not want to miss her performance!

Students Perform at Saturday Market

Tuacahn students are enjoying a wonderful summer, and getting some performance opportunities. Summer Morris and David Edmunds are pictured here. Summer sang some patriotic songs, accompanied by David. David also played some classical guitar selections.

At noon, Josh Putnam (not pictured) sang for the crowd.

If you'd like an opportunity to perform at Tuacahn Saturday Market, contact Rosemary in the gift shop!

THS Chamber Orchestra at SUPAF 2010

Tuacahn Titans can be proud of their Chamber Orchestra! They recently performed at the Southern Utah Performing Arts Festival (SUPAF), and scored a superior plus! The judge claimed that the performance was "phenomenal", and along with the superior plus ranking, the orchestra was given a $100 scholarship and asked to play at the SUPAF awards night. The chamber orchestra played these selections:

Paul Hindemith, "Acht Stucke". No. 1,3,4
Gustav Mahler, "Adagietto" (arranged: Lauren Keiser)
Arcengelo Corelli "Concerto Grosso" No. 2

Congratulations to Mr. Bonham and the Chamber Orchestra!

THS invited to send band to BOB!

The State BOB has invited THS to send our band to the State BOB competition tomorrow. It turns out, that along with a wild card entry, there is also a place for the school with the highest increase in PTA membership, and that happens to be Tuacahn!

Raspberry Onslaught band members David Edmunds (guitar), Ian Davenport (bass, and THS grad.) and Dallin Wilson (drums, Snow Canyon student) will be representing the Titans at the BOB. Congratulations and good luck!

Chamber Orchestra Trip to Zion's

The Chamber Orchestra went on a retreat/clinic to Sprindale, just outside of Zion National Park, at the end of January. Instructors for the retreat perform. Mr. Bonham is on the right.

Larrea, Leah and Jake during an instruction period.

Ashley, Urs, Sabrina, and Larrea....

Daniel on the Viola....

Professional cellist, Alexa Mulhy, instructing the cello section...

The violas in a practice session....

Mr. Bonham seen here working with the violins...

Leah playing her viola...

Dinner at Blondies.... Leah, Mary, Daniel and Brittney..

Ashley, Sabrina, Victoria and Taylor...

Victoria, Taylor, David and Ryan in the cello section....

Group picture......