Performing Arts

The Performing Arts Department at MPH provides an environment in which each student has the opportunity to develop and extend creative ability and self-expression. Participation in music, dance, and theatre develops self-discipline, broadens individual awareness, and fosters a lifelong understanding and appreciation of the performing arts.

There are a variety of performing arts groups available for students of all ages.For additional information, please contact Michele Koziara, Chair of the Performing Arts Department.

Performing Arts Department Faculty

• Michele Koziara, Performing Arts Chair, LS/MS/US Dance
• Michael Copps, LS Vocal Music
• Rick Balestra, LS Instrumental Music
• Annmarie Jackson, MS/US Vocal Music
• Joe Colombo, MS/US Instrumental Music
• Janice Carr, Suzuki Talent Education, LS/MS/US Strings

Upper School Performing Groups

Instrumental Music

• Philharmonic Winds and Philharmonia Strings - open to students having at least two years of band or orchestra experience, or equivalent
• Jazz Combo
• MPH Big Band
• Various Chamber Groups
• Vocal Music

• Concert Chorale - open to all, no prior experience necessary
• Opus 16 - the student must be a member of Concert Chorale in order to audition
• Barbershop Quartet and Sweet Adelines Quartet - like Opus 16, the student must be a member of Concert Chorale in order to audition

Dance

• The MPH Repertory Dance Ensemble - open to all, no prior experience necessary
• Student Choreography Workshop - a subgroup of the MPH Repertory Dance Ensemble

Drama

• The Fall Play - auditioned early in the school year and presented November 17-19. View photos of the play here.
• The Spring Musical - auditioned in December and presented March 15-18

Middle School Performing Groups

Instrumental Music

• SyMPHony Winds and SyMPHony Strings - open to students having at least one year of band or orchestra experience or equivalent
• MS Jazz Combo
• Various Chamber Groups
• Jazz Ensemble
• Vocal Music

• Middle School Chorus - open to all students, no prior experience necessary
• Treblemakers - the student must be a member of MS Chorus to audition

Dance

• Middle School Dance - offered by grade level, no prior experience necessary

Drama

• The Middle School Drama - auditioned early in the school year and presented in December

Lower School Performing Groups

Instrumental Music

• Lower School Band
• Lower School String Orchestra
• First Year Band
• Suzuki Orchestra

Vocal Music

• Vocal Music - a part of the performing arts curriculum for grades Pre-K through 2
• Lower School Chorus - offered as a performing arts option to students in Grades 3 through 5

Dance

• Lower School Dance - a part of the Performing Arts curriculum for students in grades Pre-K though 2
• Dance - offered as a performing arts option to students in grades 3 through 5

Drama

• The Lower School Holiday Program - presented December 18& 19