Performing Arts Clubs seek to increase awareness and to discover the many talents among Carl Sandburg High School's student body and share their aptitudes in music, dance, and theater.  These clubs then in turn nurture, develop and showcase these creative talents.
 

CHAMBER SINGERS

The Chamber Singers is our advanced co-curricular group at Sandburg. Acceptance into this group is by audition only, and all participants must be enrolled in one of the curricular music programs at Sandburg. During first semester, this ensemble performs almost solely as a caroling group. The large performance schedule occurs during late November through December, and attendance at all rehearsals/performances is imperative to stay in the group.

Sponsor: Nicole Denofrio

Email: ndenofrio@d230.org

Meeting Information: E119: Mondays 6:00-8:00p, Wed 7:00-7:45am — mid-September thru early December — a solidified calendar will be dispersed to members upon completion of auditions (early Sept) 

COLOR GUARD 

Color Guard is a performing component of the Marching Band that is trained in dance, flag, rifle and saber. Color Guard competes with the Marching Band at all competitions in the fall. Auditions only.

Sponsor: Danielle Beaton

Email: dbeaton@d230.org

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DRAMA CLUB

Drama club aims to promote theater consciousness among students and gives them the opportunity to discover the world of performance. We explore improvisation, dramatic, and comedic skills. Improv-O-Rama is our end-of-year comedy showcase performed live for friends and family.

Sponsor: Chris Frye & Kerry Yandel

Email: cfrye@d230.org & kyandel@d230.org

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FALL PLAY

The fall play presents students with the opportunity to act, assistant direct, assistant stage manage, construct sets and work on lighting, sound and running crews.

Sponsors: Michelle Etchason & Nora McNaughton-Nerius

Emails: metchason@d230.org & nmcnaughton-nreius@d230.org

Meeting Information: PAC; Auditions in late August; Rehearsals daily September-October; Showdates October 20-22 

FALL PLAY TECH

The tech crew allows students to explore hands-on the field of technical theater, including lighting, sound, prop building, scene construction and design, special effects and stage management.

Sponsors: Dan Powers & Kevin Rosenhagen

Emails: dpowers@d230.org & krosenhagen@d230.org

Meeting Information: Meets in the PAC (Aug.-Oct.) Monday-Friday 3-6PM and on Saturdays 10AM-3PM

JAZZ BAND

Jazz Band educates students in the style of jazz, including Swing, Be-Bop, Blues, Latin, Funk and Rock. Membership by audition.

Sponsors: Stewart Bailey & Brian Hillhouse

Emails: sbailey@d230.org & bhillhouse@d230.org

Meeting Information: Either Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-6:00pm, running late September through early May 

MARCHING BAND

The Marching Band supports the school, football team and community through excellence in a variety if music and marching styles. Membership is by audition only.

Sponsors: Stewart Bailey & Brian Hillhouse

Emails: sbailey@d230.org & bhillhouse@d230.org

Meeting Information: Rehearsals begin in June with a two week camp, and a three week July and August camp. Camps run Monday through Friday from 3:00-9:00pm. The marching band season runs until the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The school year schedule is 3-4 days a week after school, including Tuesday or Wednesday night rehearsals in the stadium from 6:00-9:00pm 

ORCHESIS

Orchesis is a performing arts troupe that performs throughout the year in various settings. Dance styles vary from ballet to jazz, hip-hip and modern to tap. Membership is through audition only.

Sponsors: Heidi Sims & Carol McMurray (Asst.) / Greta Leader

Email: hsims@d230.org & cmcmurray@d230.org & gleader@d230.org

Meeting Information: Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-8:30 in the dance studio. Audition required on August 22nd and 24th.

PEP BAND

To support and increase school spirit at home basket- ball games and PEP assemblies performing music to fire up the team and keep the crowd cheering. Open to any music student.

Sponsor: Brian Hillhouse

Email: bhillhouse@d230.org

Meeting Information: 

SPRING MUSICAL

The Spring Musical gives students the opportunity to participate in a musical theater production through various roles, both on stage and behind the scenes.

Sponsors: Michelle Etchason & Nathan Bailey

Emails: metchason@d230.org

Meeting Information: PAC; Auditions in late January; Rehearsals daily February- April 

SPRING MUSICAL TECH

The tech crew allows students to explore hands-on the field of technical theater, including lighting, sound, prop building, scene construction and design, special effects and stage management.

Sponsors: Dan Powers & Kevin Rosenhagen

Emails: dpowers@d230.org & krosenhagen@d230.org

Meeting Information: Meets in the PAC (Jan.-April) Monday-Friday 3-6PM and on Saturdays 10AM-3PM

STRING QUARTET

A highly selected group of 4 students (2 violins, 1 viola and 1 cello) perform in advanced quartet and perform for school and outside activities. Membership by audition only.

Sponsor: Linda Nussbaum

Email: lnussbaum@d230.org

Meeting Information: Auditions every Spring, weekly rehearsals August - May 

WINTER PLAY-ONE ACTS

The Winter One Acts provides the opportunity to write, direct, act, stage manage, or work on lighting, sound or running crews.

Sponsor: Tom McDonough

Email: tmcdonough@d230.org

Meeting Information: November-February, Monday-Friday, various times from 3-9pm, PAC & E202