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 Gregory, MS/US Vocal Music
• Joe Colombo, MS/US Instrumental Music
• Janice Carr, Suzuki Talent Education, LS/MS/US Strings
• Hanni Schwartzlander, LS/MS/US Dance
• Beth Scott, Suzuki Talent Education

Upper School Performing Groups

Instrumental Music

• Wind Ensemble
• Philharmonia Strings
• 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 and Sweet Adelines - 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 US students, no prior experience necessary
• Student Choreography Collective - a subgroup of the MPH Repertory Dance Ensemble

Drama

• The Fall Play - auditioned early in the school year and presented in the first semester.
• The Spring Musical - auditioned in December and presented in the second semester.

Middle School Performing Groups

Instrumental Music

• SyMPHony Strings
• MS Band
• MS Jazz Combo
• Various Chamber Groups

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 play/musical - auditioned early in the school year and presented in the first semester

Lower School Performing Groups

Instrumental Music

• Lower School Band
• Lower School String Orchestra
• Lower School Jazz Combo
• Suzuki Group Classes

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

• M & M! (Movement and More)- 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 in December.