During all three lunches on March 19, 20, and 21, the Algonquin Fine & Performing Arts Department celebrated Youth Art Month and Music In The Schools Month by showcasing some serious student talent! All students were invited to view live art-making in action, zen doodles, get a temporary tattoo, and hear some live music through lunch. Students also received free “make room for the arts” stickers! Special thanks to the National Art Honors Society and Tri-M Music Honors Society for coordinating this special event.

The Gallery of the Boroughs is at it again! Our third show this year is titled Perspectives and showcases work from three New England artists. George Middleton, Wendy James, and Brenda Cirioni are all practicing artists in the New England area, and each has a body of work that offers a unique way of viewing the world around them. The show will be up all of February and there will be an opening reception on Thursday February 1 at 2:00pm. If you are in the building stop by for a few minutes to enjoy the work and meet the artists in person!

After and intense round of auditions, seven Algonquin students have been selected for the 2018 Massachusetts All-State Music Festival. Students will participate in three days of rehearsal prep with the top musicians from across the state in preparations for a concert at Symphony Hall on Saturday March 3, 2018.

Bravo and congratulations to:

Abby Barnes, clarinet

Christina Iverson, viola

Julia Kardos, voice

Charlie McLarnon, clarinet

Merry Qian, flute

Rhea Sathur, voice

Maya Sagarin, trombone

This music department will host their annual Holiday Festival on Thursday December 21 at Algonquin Regional High School. There will be festive chamber music, caroling, displays of artwork, NAHS Calendar sales, and juice & cookies in the Rotunda and Lobby area starting at 7pm. A more sit-down concert featuring all ARHS Choirs, Orchestra and Jazz Band will begin at 7:30pm

The evening will conclude with our traditional grand finale closer: “White Christmas.” All chorus and orchestra alumni are invited to join us on stage!