MCS Fine Arts Newsletter
March 2024
Welcome to our Newsletter
Maryville City Schools Fine Arts is excited to share the amazing arts programming we have at all levels in our district! In our newsletters you will find information about upcoming events, awards and distinctions our students have earned at the local, regional and state levels, and so much more. Scroll down to see!
UPCOMING EVENTS
MARCH
COULTER GROVE INTERMEDIATE
- February 29 & March 1 Disney's The Jungle Book Kids CGIS Auditorium. Feb 29 at 8:30am & 9:30am. March 1 at 8:30am, 9:30am, & 7:00pm.
MONTGOMERY RIDGE INTERMEDIATE
- March 7th 6th and 7th Grade Advanced Wind Ensemble at the Clayton Center for ETSBOA Middle Area Concert Festival adjudication.
MARYVILLE JUNIOR HIGH
- March 22nd & 23rd The Addams Family Young@Part. Performances in the MHS Auditorium.
- March 6th at 1:05pm MJHS Band at East Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association's Concert Performance Assessment at Maryville College Clayton Center for the Arts.
MARYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
- March 2nd at 4pm Charlotte's Web presented in the MHS Auditorium. Tickets $3 kids, $5 adults.
- March 6th at 4:55 MHS Band at East Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association's Concert Performance Assessment at Maryville College Clayton Center for the Arts.
APRIL
FOOTHILLS ELEMENTARY
- April 25 from 5-7pm Kindergarten Informance Night in the FHE Gym
- April 30 from 4:30pm-6:30pm Third Grade Informance Night in the FHE Gym
COULTER GROVE INTERMEDIATE
- April 10 at 8 AM the CGIS Friday Pops band will be performing for John Sevier Elementary School.
- April 25th at 6:30pm CGIS 6th and 7th Grade Spring Concert at First Baptist Maryville
MARYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
- April 12 - 14 MHS Theatre presents BEAU JEST by James Sherman
- April 30th at 6pm Maryville High School Band's Senior Showcase spring concert at the Maryville College Clayton Center for the Arts.
VISUAL ARTS
National Art Honor Society Induction Ceremony
Thursday, February 29th MHS held their National Art Honor Society Induction Ceremony and inducted 33 new members!
Caden Busser holds his Best of Drawing Certificate
Jayla Blackmon "Riverwalk"
Gabe Babbitt with Mrs. Roy
Max Lewis holds his award
Mary Lauren Lewis and Lily Brooks with NAHS Certificates
Macy Waid wins "Best in Painting"
Diana Jimenez - Art History Study on Impressionism
Mrs. Roy and the MHS Art Show in the Library
Star Young - Best of Crafts Winner
Best in Show Winner Abi Ralls
PERFORMING ARTS
Spring Sing in the Smokies
On Friday, February 23rd, selected students from Foothills, John Sevier, and Sam Houston Elementary schools as well as selected students from Coulter Grove and Montgomery Ridge Intermediate Schools participated in an Honor Choir experience “Spring Sing in the Smokies.” This over 30-year tradition was a memorable and elevating experience for students and families alike! Clinicians James Wells and Dr. Lesley Mann expertly directed our students in an all-day clinic experience followed by a performance to a packed audience that evening.
COMING SOON...
Here's a summary of the amazing performances that are to come!
FOOTHILLS ELEMENTARY
- Music - April 25 at 5pm
- Music - April 30 at 4:30pm
COULTER GROVE INTERMEDIATE
- Band - April 10 at 8 AM
- Band - April 25th at 6:30pm
MONTGOMERY RIDGE INTERMEDIATE
- Band - March 7th
MARYVILLE JUNIOR HIGH
- Band - March 6th
At 1:05pm MHS Band will be at the East Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association's Concert Performance Assessment at Maryville College Clayton Center for the Arts.
- Theatre - March 22nd/23rd
Join us on this wacky and hysterical adventure as that embraces every family's little quirks.
Much to her father's dismay Wednesday Addams the "princess of darkness" has fallen in love with a sweet young man from a very respectful family, whom her family has never met. Will love really conquer all, or will their family's not be able to see past their differences and put a stop to this relationship? Come and see the show to find out!
Tickets will be able to be purchased at the door for 5 dollars both nights.
MARYVILLE HIGH
- Theatre - March 2nd
- Band - March 6th
At 4:55pm MHS Band will be at the East Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association's Concert Performance Assessment at Maryville College Clayton Center for the Arts.
- Theatre - April 12-14
Sarah Goldman wants nothing more than to make her parents happy. But when her boyfriend doesn’t get parental approval, she hires an actor to play the boyfriend of her parents’ dreams. Unfortunately, Sarah discovers at the last second that he’s not what he seems. A play about love, family, and balancing happiness with expectations, BEAU JEST by James Sherman, is a crowd pleaser comedy, great for ages 13+. April 12 & 13 at 7pm April 14 at 2:30pm
- Band - April 30
Maryville High School Band's Senior Showcase spring concert will take place at 6:00 p.m. at the Maryville College Clayton Center for the Arts.