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| Thursday, January 12, 2012
Quinten Loyd, a sophomore at MVTHS, will perform with the Illinois Music Educators All-State Orchestra later this month in Peoria, Illinois. Quinten auditioned in the fall for the district All-State and then also auditioned for the state orchestra. Quinten Loyd plays the string bass in the Symphoninc Orchestra at MVTHS. read more
Member of the MVTHS Symphonic Orchestra, along with Director Rolland Mays, helped to spread holiday cheer this season. They spent two afternoons providing Christmas Music to hospitals and nursing homes in the Mt. Vernon area. read more
Mt. Vernon High School has always been known for sports, academics, and a remarkable history. But, the Music department is where the magic of Mt. Vernon is. This is the busiest time of year for the music department. Just finishing . . . read more
The MVTHS Marching Rams took a trip to Disney World over spring break this year. Mr. Winchester and Mr. Mays attended along with some parent chapparones. The band left two days early to get a head start on the long journey to Florida. . . . read more
It's been confirmed that the symphonic band will be playing at Graduation again this year. The ceremony will feature a live performance of the infamous "Pomp & Circumstance" from the band, directed by Frank Winchester. Another musical . . . read more
The Marching Rams are in the process of putting together a small tour of local county schools. The tour last year had the Rams stopping by schools like Field and Casey Jr. High. The tour dates will be announced in the upcoming week. These . . . read more
The annual MVTHS Spring Concert was hosted in the gym again this year and included performances from all of the bands, choruses and orchestra groups in the school. The highlight of the night was a special one off percussion ensemble. The . . . read more
