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Pioneer Symphony Band to present spirited All Hallows Concert on Oct. 19

October 12, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The Pioneer Symphony Band will present an All Hallows Concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19 at Schreiber Auditorium. Costumes are encouraged, and there will be trick-or-treating. […]

Pioneer Theatre Guild to present “High School Musical” in November

October 11, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Calling all Wildcats of the past and present! Get ready for a blast from the past with Pioneer Theatre Guild’s take on “High School Musical,” the beloved and energetic 2006 Disney Channel Original movie starring Zac […]

The Slauson Middle School Band makes music with body percussion, found objects…and instruments

September 28, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The Slauson Middle School Band was busy making music three weeks ago—even before the instruments arrived:

3 AAPS teachers inspect a baby grand piano

New pianos likely coming to AAPS middle and high schools

September 15, 2017 AAPS News Editor

“When you’re playing it you want to hear what it sounds like, does it do what you’re expecting it to do? Do you have to work harder to make the same thing happen, and ultimately you know which one has the best sound overall and do the most for the music,” says Clague band teacher Jay MacArthur

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Pioneer graduate commissioned by violinists from 35 countries; will bring world together through music

August 7, 2017 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Those who attended Pioneer High School with Stephanie Ann Boyd will not be surprised to learn that the 2009 graduate has been commissioned to write a new solo violin […]

Pioneer A Cappella Choir uses ASL in stirring performance

May 25, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News In preparation for their concert later that night, the Pioneer A Cappella Choir rehearses “Ain’t No Grave Can Hold My Body Down” while using American Sign Language. The director is […]

Skyline Theatre presents powerful “Songs for a New World” this weekend

May 23, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Skyline Theatre will present “Songs For A New World” May 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. in Skyline High School’s Experimental Theatre. Directed by Anne-Marie Roberts with music direction by Rachel Xydis. Tickets are $10 […]

Community High jazz band wins Downbeat Magazine Student Music Award; will be featured guests at annual Jazz Blowout at The Ark May 22

May 17, 2017 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis, AAPS District News Editor Community High School’s annual Jazz Blowout at The Ark on Monday, May 22 will offer guests the chance to hear the award-winning jazz band “Tempus Fugit” as well as all […]

AAPS musicians please the crowds at Picnic Pops 2017

May 15, 2017 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News The weather was perfect Saturday for a picnic on the lawn of Pioneer High School while middle and high school musicians performed under the tent. The 2017 Picnic Pops—an annual […]

Skyline students to present “Get Hype: An Evening With Skyline Theatre”

April 24, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News The students of Skyline Theatre are getting ready to pull out all the stops to put on a high-energy evening of a little bit of everything the stage has […]