Music In Our Schools Month
March is Music in Our Schools Month, a time when Queen Creek Unified School District (QCUSD) celebrates the skills and achievements of our students and music programs. Music programs within QCUSD foster creativity and inspire students to excel. Let's discover the opportunities our music programs provide for students.
Queen Creek High School:
At Queen Creek High School (QCHS), students have the opportunity to participate in a diverse range of music programs including band, orchestra, guitar, and choir. Recent accomplishments include the choir earning a "superior" rating at the ACE Choral Festival, and ten students from various music programs were selected for the Arizona Music Educators Association Central Region Honor Band and Orchestra. Both band and guitar programs delivered successful spring concerts, while the orchestra is set to perform at the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center on March 6. Additionally, the Queen Creek Theater Company will be presenting Chicago (Teen Edition) as their spring musical.
Learn more about Queen Creek High's fine arts program.
Eastmark High School:
At Eastmark High School (EHS), students have the opportunity to participate in choir, band, and orchestra programs. Noteworthy achievements from this school year include the EHS symphonic band receiving a "superior with distinction" rating at the ABODA Fall Band Festival. Additionally, seven EHS students were selected for the All-Region Honor Band, Orchestra, and Choir. Later this year, the EHS orchestra is gearing up for an upcoming trip to California in April, and the EHS Theater Company will perform Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for their spring musical.
Learn more about Eastmark High's fine arts program.
Crismon High School:
At Crismon High School (CHS), students can participate in choir, band, and orchestra programs. CHS orchestra recently showcased its talents with two impressive performances at the Crismon Performing Arts Center, as well as a district-combined concert with Mark Wood, one of the founders of the original Trans Siberian Orchestra. Both the band and orchestra groups are gearing up to perform at the upcoming Arizona Band and Orchestra Association event. Additionally, mark your calendars for the third quarter concert on March 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Crismon Performing Arts Center.
Learn more about Crismon High's fine arts program.
Queen Creek Junior High and Newell Barney College Prep:
Queen Creek Junior High and Newell Barney College Prep offer band and orchestra programs where students showcase their talents. At Newell Barney College Prep, the band and orchestra had numerous opportunities to shine, including performing the national anthem together for the Veterans Day celebration earlier this year. Both Newell Barney College Prep and Queen Creek Junior High School orchestras, along with orchestras from across the district, had the privilege to perform with renowned musician Mark Wood. Newell Barney College Prep and Queen Creek Junior High School orchestras will hold their spring concert on Wednesday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center alongside QCHS orchestra students.
Elementary Schools in QCUSD:
Elementary schools in QCUSD offer comprehensive music programs tailored for younger students, providing a foundational knowledge of music fundamentals. Once in the fifth grade, students have the opportunity to explore more advanced options such as band or orchestra allowing them to further develop their musical talents and interests.