Music
Music
“Sing and Play the Troubie Way” – It’s not just a slogan on our pencils, it’s a way of life for our music students at SFHS! From traditional ensembles such as the Concert Choir, Chamber Singers and Orchestra to the more contemporary Show Choir, A Capella and Jazz Clubs, St. Francis has much to offer promising young musicians. Our award-winning performance ensembles represent our school in concerts, festivals and community events throughout the year. Our department strives to build a community of passionate and committed musicians who continue to support the arts in their college and community life.
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Chicago (High School Edition)
Friday Oct 19, 2018 – Saturday Oct 27, 2018
Dance Concert
Friday Nov 16, 2018 – Saturday Nov 17, 2018
Christmas Music Concert
Saturday Dec 1, 2018 | 7pm
Quilters
Friday Mar 22, 2019 – Saturday Mar 30, 2019
Dance Showcase 2019
Thursday Apr 11, 2019 | 7pm
Senior Awarded First Place Choral Scholarship
SFHS Senior Nicole Young was awarded a first place scholarship (age 17-19) in the Asya Pleskach Scholarship for Young Choral Singers, sponsored by the Sacramento Master Singers. Nicole competed against 12 other area high school singers. She performed a classical Italian art song for adjudicators and completed an interview regarding her leadership skills and commitment to choral music. Nicole will be performing her solo in the Sacramento Master Singers upcoming concert, ‘Listen to the Heart’. Nicole will also be a Voice Major at CSU Sacramento in the fall. Congratulations Nicole!!
Spring Music Concert (Tuesday, 5/01/18 at 7:00 p.m.)
The Spring Music Concert will be put on by the SF Choirs and Orchestras with guests from Jesuit’s Orchestra. The concert is a beautiful medley of songs, which will delight the audience and end the school season on a wonderful note. Chandos Tacos will be here before the show. Come have dinner with the musicians. Limited to ages 4 and older.
Tickets are available at www.stfrancishs.org/tickets
Parent Volunteers Needed:
Show Choir performs in Davis 3/12/18
SFHS Show Choir performing at the 2nd Annual Show Choir Festival in Davis today! #SFHSArts #ShowChoir
Chamber Singers Compete in Golden State Choral Festival
We are excited to announce our SFHS Chamber Singers received a third-place award at the Golden State Women’s Choral Competition on Friday March 9, in the Bay Area. This was our first time participating in the competition (or any) and we are thrilled to have received such an honor. We were competing against 9 other bay area choirs, many whom are well know throughout the region for choral excellence and we really held our own!
Fantastic Opening Night “Two Gentlemen of Verona”
Faculty, staff, friends, family and students enjoyed a great opening night for Two Gentlemen of Verona. Run don’t walk; you don’t want to miss this show. Congratulations to the entire St. Francis Arts Department. #SFHSArts
SFHS Representing at CA Honor Choirs
We are so impressed with how active our singers have been, and will be this coming spring in Honor Choir participation. Honor Choir is an auditioned/recommended ensemble comprised of singers from various schools, who rehearse and perform with a guest conductor.
Fifteen Students Recognized for Collegiate Commitment to the Arts
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Fifteen outstanding students will be recognized at a St. Francis event on Friday, May 12 at 8:00am in the St. Francis Theatre on campus to honor those graduating seniors who have made the choice to major in an Art discipline. Students represent a breadth of Art fields such as music, television and film, acting, musical and technical theatre, art history, and architecture. They will be attending fifteen different programs at some of the country’s top schools.