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“Happily Ever After” a great show leaving viewers happy they attended

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They say there are two things in life that you can count on, death and taxes. Well it turns out there is another thing you can count on, and that is if you attend a dramatic production at Sky View High School . . . you will never leave disappointed! This year’s variety show put on by the Sky High Players was an entertaining mix that lived up to what we have come to expect from a Sky View show. (Continued…)

Sky View High School Marching Band

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In 2011, the Sky View Marching Band is performing music by Blue Man Group, Dave Brubeck and Frank Tichelli. The 2011 show features an authentic novelty instrument called a Tubulum which was handmade from more than 200 feet of PVC pipe. (Continued…)

Event: Sky View Idol contest to raise money for show choir

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Sky View Encore is hosting Sky View Idol on Wednesday, October 12 at 7 pm in the Sky View Auditorium. Tickets are $5 each and all proceeds from the event will help support Encore, Sky View High School’s fantastic show choir. The finest singers at Sky View vied for a spot in the show. Sixteen finalists were selected. (Continued…)

Upcoming performances for the Sky View Marching Band

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The Sky View Marching band will be playing during tonight’s football game (at halftime). The band has a busy schedule for october including a band invitational at USU on October 15 and a trip to St. George for the regional band competition at Dixie College. (Continued…)

The halls were alive with the sound of music

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On Tuesday May 17th the Sky View High School String Orchestra and Concert Choir entertained a small group of family members, fellow students, and friends in one of their final performances of the year. In a beautiful mix of orchestral music and vocal pageantry those in attendance at Tuesday’s concert were treated to a wonderful performance that showcased the amazing talent of these students. (Continued…)

Encore ready to entertain the masses

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The faculty and students that are part of “Encore” at Sky View have been working for months preparing a presentation that will showcase limitless talent. Led by Karen Tuescher, the Encore group has been polishing this year’s show and will be taking the stage four nights this week to entertain those who will be attending the show. (Continued…)

Orchestra and choir concert is more than just music

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From the sweet strains of Concerto in G Minor to a song mix from Enchanted and Coldplay’s Viva La Vida, Sky View’s mixed choir, women’s vocal ensemble, and orchestra treated their audience to a night of classy, fun, and regal music. (Continued…)

A 5-string good time with Banjoman & Company

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Smithfield residents were treated to a night of bluegrass on Saturday as the popular local band Banjoman & Co. played at the city’s weekly Concert in the Park. Consisting of sing-a-longs, popular tunes, and original compositions, the evening’s performances brought smiles and nostalgia to the faces of all who listened. (Continued…)

Sky View Bands end year with “Superior” performance

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The Sky View bands have come a long way since their first concert last November. It was a good concert for the first trimester. They played a lot of fun songs and had fun themselves. Yet it lacked the cohesiveness of truly great bands. What a difference six months make. Tuesday night the Sky View Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band and Percussion Ensembles delivered superior performances across the board. Rich sound, excellent intonation, tight rhythms, smooth phrasing. No wonder they did so well at state band festivals this year. (Continued…)

You Can’t Stop The Beat of Encore’s performance

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Sky View’s show choir, Encore, put on a superb show last week. The group of ten girls and ten guys performed hits from big band era to today at the Sky View auditorium. Kicking it off with Footloose they put everything they had into the show. “We are real proud of them, they are amazing,” said John Caldwell. John and his wife, Jen, are co-directors for Encore. “Every year when you think maybe we are going to cut back and do less and less — then you have the show and you think it is totally worth it.” (Continued…)

Seven bands battle it out at Sky View

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Last Thursday the Sky View Auditorium was anything but quiet. Inside, tension was building as bands were preparing to jam their hearts out in front of three amazing judges. The judges for this event were Jared Allen, Chris Hampton, and Keith Larsen. The extravagant Mr. Reeder was the host for the evening. His hilarious remarks only added to the show. (Continued…)

Bands close concert together with tribute to veterans

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Cartoons and classics, movies and patriotism shared the stage Thursday night as the Sky View Concert Band and Symphonic Band performed for a large audience. Each band played two songs and then combined together to perform two songs in honor of Veterans Day. (Continued…)

Sky View orchestra and choir put on quite a show

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In the choir room, Tuesday night, John Caldwell is trying to get his 93-student choir organized so they can squeeze onto the small stand that will be set up on the stage. The process is somewhat chaotic, but they are making progress. Meanwhile the orchestra is warming up in the auditorium — the sound of musicians noodling on their instruments comes wafting down the hall. Eventually Caldwell gets everyone sorted and they move into the concert hall, not to the stage but to their seats — it’s not their turn, yet. (Continued…)