Faculty and Student recognition news can be found on the District Music & Performing Arts website. Just click on "Department Recognitions."

Fundraiser information

You may have seen that we just started a fundraising campaign to support our trip to Washington, D.C. There are many families who are not able to fully fund their child's participation in extra events, so we are hoping you can help us make this travel experience a reality for our students in need. Please consider even a small donation and/or sharing this information via social media. Every bit helps! In just over 24 hours, we have already raised almost $2,600. We appreciate your support!

http://raise.snap.app/fundraisers/simsbury-high-performing-arts-2023?share_type=clipboard

Boon Supply

Pure Vida Sale

Music Newsletter

See the latest issue of the Ovation

May 2022

Concert Attendance Policy (pdf)

For information on ensembles, music classes, or activities at Simsbury High School, go to Mrs. Abel's website.

For information on Chorus, go to Mrs. Saltzman's website or email rsaltzman@simsburyschools.net.

For information on the strings program at Simsbury High School, go to Mrs. Fausel's website.

For information on jazz ensemble/jazz band, please contact Mr. Kenneth Fischer.

For information on upcoming theater performances, please, visit our district Music & Performing Arts Calendar & Special Events page. Ticket information is posted on the district home page prior to each production.

For information on the theater program at Simsbury High School, go to Dr. Younse's website.

Theater course information can be found in the SHS Program of Studies. Go to the SHS website and click on "Documents and Links."

Information on the Tri-M Music Honor Society is posted on Mrs. Abel's website.

The Arts have been identified by the College Board, the U.S. Congress, The National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the US Department of Education as part of the core curriculum that all students should take while in high school. Significant research has been done in the area of music education that has demonstrated the benefits of music for success in society, school, and life.

The Music and Performing Arts Department offers a variety of courses to meet the diverse needs of high school students. All courses in the music and performing arts department aim to further develop skills related to the performance area. Students are expected to grow through self evaluation and evaluating the work of others in group performance. Each of the courses listed in the Program of Studies provides students with an in-depth experience in music or theater.

Students wishing to receive Level I credit or complete an independent study must complete the approved application process established by the department. See the department supervisor for more information. 

A complete list of Music & Performing Arts courses and their prerequisites is contained in the SHS Program of Studies. Go to the SHS website and click on "Documents and Links."

Please visit the SAA website.