Thank you to all of those that helped with our annual Highland Music Department Mattress Sale.  The three departments earned $11,385.  Thank you to all those students and parents who help spread the word by sharing the Mattress Survey and sharing the sale info on their social media platforms.  We can't do an event like this without your help! HPABi earn @$3800 from the sale with the remainder divided between the Band, Orchestra and prizes for students!  

On Saturday, February 18th, over 30 members of the Highland MS and HS Choir traveled to Indianpolis' Perry Meridian High School to State Solo/Ensemble Contest.  All those involved had an amazing day.  Of the 25 events - ALL 25 received Gold Medals with 14 of the 25 receiving Gold Medals with Distinction.  And seven of those events received PERFECT SCORES including HMS  Soloists Aden Nelson & Martiza Aguilar.  Highland HS soloists receiving Perfect Scores include:  Grace Gorsich, Elise Hibbard, Krista Jacob and Olivia Thomas and the Karulski Barbershop impressed with their rendition of Sentimental Gentlemen which also received a perfect score. Receiving a Gold Medal with Distinction was the Hibbard Ensemble singing Gospel Train (picture at left). 

Congratulations to all the choir members who participated in ISSMA Vocal S/E Contest at Munster High School on Saturday, Feb. 4th!  In all, Highland Choirs were rewarded for their efforts with 16 Silver Medals and 43 Golds.  The MS had 4 Silver and 16 Gold medals with two perfect scores for the Enstrom Ensemble and Aden Nelson.  The HS had 12 Silver and 27 Gold medals.  Traveling to State Contest on Feb. 18th from the MS will be Aden Nelson, Martiza Aguilar and Kennedy Stephens.  From the HS will be the Havlin Ensemble, Hibbard Ensemble, Jacobs Ensemble, Karulski Ensemble (video on the right), and the Markus Ensemble.  Soloists from the HS include: Wildred Akanbi, Eamon Colglazier, Kayla DuPuy, Grace Gorsich, Kayla Guajardo, Elise Hibbard, Krista Jacob, Madison Karulski, Reis Maldonado, McKenzie Markus, Bea McGee, Annalyse Miranda, Madison Pischner, Alex Schmidt, Cameran Stewart, Olivia Thomas, and Brynne Widiger.  Congratulations to everyone!

Come join us on Saturday, March 11th from 10AM until 5PM in the HS Fieldhouse for our annual Mattress Fundraiser to support the Performing Arts Department.  Mattress, box springs, pillows, sheets, and adjustable bases are all on sale and the purchase of any will earn rewards for the choral department.

Please welcome Mr. Joel Stoppenhagen!  He will be student teaching with Mr. Markley and taking over teaching responsibilities following ISSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest of the MS and HS Choirs.  He will be leading the March MS and HS Choir concerts and well as participating in some of the Spring Events.  An Indiana native, Joel will be finishing his Bachelor of Music Education degree at Valparaiso University this fall.