It's no secret that for a smaller Northern Maine school, Houlton Maine's jr and sr high schools excel statewide in music.
Over 64% of the Houlton Maine junior high school students are active in 12 music ensembles. Over 42% of the high school student enrollment make the music program state reknown. Houlton Maine is the home of five state championship high school show choirs and has hosted several state music competitions. The Houlton Maine junior high show choir is a two time state champion and award winning bands, choruses, jazz bands, jazz choirs perform year round in local presentations, state level programs and in out of state music festivals.
Currently, a new Houlton Community Arts Center is being built and the Houlton Maine jr / sr high school auditorium is being totally renovated, expanded. Balcony seating, new lighting, new sound..stage, the works. The local Houlton Maine taxpayers approved a bond to get the project rolling and local citizens have put their shoulder in to the project.
Currently, sale of new seating in honor of your class, a departed love one, or your tax deductible business contribution is gaining momentum.
The Houlton Maine music program has out grown the number and size of musical productions. The new facility will also be used by dance groups and other cultural opportunities with traveling productions. If you would like to be part of the exciting project, contact 207.532.6551, ext 22. Also, it's hoped the new auditorium will be fully operational for the opening of the this year's musical "Damn Yankees" November 20,21,22. In the mean time, McGill's Band in Houlton Maine practices year round, has over 100 members that perform in parades, in the Houlton Amphitheatre behind Cary Library in Memorial Park. Watch the video of one of their performances.
4 Comments on Have A Seat..Please Buy One Of Your Own - Houlton Maine Is Music Town!
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What a great treasure to have such musical talent. I was not aware of this and I am glad to see music in the schools. Too often the music programs are cut completely!
Most schools are lucky to have 10% play a musical instrument and when you see all the percussion, jazz, show choir and special bands, suzuki strings in a small Maine town, it is impressive to see kids learn the fine arts, not just play sports or be nose to the grind stone for just good grades in an education! Thanks for popping in Joan.
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What a great treasure to have such musical talent. I was not aware of this and I am glad to see music in the schools. Too often the music programs are cut completely!