MISD Fine Arts Showcase is March 28 and March 29 at MIHS
MISD Fine Arts Showcase is March 28 and March 29 at MIHS
MISD Communications
Mercer Island, WA, March 14, 2023 - The Mercer Island School District, in collaboration with the Mercer Island Fine Arts Advisory Council, invites the Mercer Island community to the annual Fine Arts Showcase, a two-day event celebrating the amazing accomplishments of our K-12 students in Performing Arts (Music and Drama) and Visual Arts.
Artwork from our talented elementary, middle school, and high school students will be displayed throughout Mercer Island High School on Tuesday, March 28 and Wednesday, March 29. The Showcase takes place from 5pm to 9pm each night.
The theme of this year’s Fine Arts Showcase is “Arts in the PNW”. The Showcase is not a ticketed event, but we do encourage our community to make a donation to the Fine Arts Advisory Council.
Tuesday night is Visual Arts focused and includes hands on activities for attending students. Attendees are encouraged to take a leisurely walk through the high school and enjoy the work Mercer Island students. Small chamber ensembles from IMS and MIHS Orchestra and Band will present performances throughout the evening.
Wednesday is our Performing Arts focused evening. There will be two distinct shows in the MIHS Gym at 6:30pm and 7:45pm. Each show will include performances by choirs, bands, and orchestras from all levels, as well as spotlighted drama scenes. Wednesday’s schedule is detailed below.
Wednesday, March 29 - 6:30pm Show
- 7th Grade Band
- 6th Grade Orchestra
- IMS Choir
- Combined HS Orchestra
- 3rd grade choir
- IMS Drama
- HS Band
Wednesday, March 29 - 7:45pm Show
- 7/8th Orchestra
- 8th Band
- Chamber Orchestra
- HS Choir
- HS Adv Drama
- HS Band
Please join us for two evenings of fantastic student presentations!
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