MCS Fine Arts Newsletter
April 2024
Welcome to our Newsletter
Maryville City Schools Fine Arts is excited to share the amazing arts programming we have at all levels in our district! In our newsletters you will find information about upcoming events, awards and distinctions our students have earned at the local, regional and state levels, and so much more. Scroll down to see!
UPCOMING EVENTS
NOVEMBER
JOHN SEVIER ELEMENTARY
Nov. 10 - 1st Grade Veteran's Day Performance, 5pm
SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY
Nov. 10 - Music - This Land 2nd Grade Music Program at MRIS
COULTER GROVE INTERMEDIATE
Nov. 11 - Band, Choir, Orchestra, and Artwork - CGIS Veterans Day Program, 8:00 AM & 9:45 AM
MONTGOMERY RIDGE INTERMEDIATE
Nov. 6-7 - Orchestra & Band - ETSBOA Middle Area Junior Clinic
Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day Assembly in MRIS Gym, 9am
MARYVILLE JUNIOR HIGH
Nov. 6-7 - Orchestra - Jr. Clinic at Oak Ridge High School
Nov. 7 - Band - Middle Area Jr. Band Clinic at MJHS
Nov. 20 & 21 - Theatre - MJHS Theatre presents 9 Worst Break Ups of All Time, MJHS Theatre, 7pm
MARYVILLE HIGH
Nov. 12, 14, 15 - Theatre - MHS Theatre & Music presents musical 1776, MHS Auditorium
DECEMBER
COULTER GROVE INTERMEDIATE
Dec. 1 - Orchestra - CGIS Orchestra Concert in CGIS Theater at 6pm
Dec. 8 - Band - CGIS Band Holiday Concert (5th, 6th, and 7th grades) in CGIS Gymnasium, 6pm
Dec. 10 - Music - Combined Holiday Choir Concert with MRIS at MJHS/MHS Holiday Concert, 7:00 PM
Dec. 16 - Music - 6th Grade Holiday Caroling at Morning View Village Senior Community, 10:00 AM
MONTGOMERY RIDGE INTERMEDIATE
Dec 3 - Theatre - Twas the Week After Christmas at MRIS Theatre
Dec. 8 - Musical - 6th Grade Musical Sea Hawks - "Star Power" in MHS Auditorium, 5pm
Dec. 8 - Musical - 6th Grade Musical Sea Dragons - "Star Power" in MHS Auditorium, 6:30pm
Dec. 11 - Band - MRIS Winter Concert - 5th@5pm, 6th@6pm, 7th@7pm
Dec. 15 - Orchestra - Orchestra Winter Concert at 5:30 & 7pm
MARYVILLE JUNIOR HIGH
Dec. 8 - Orchestra - MJHS and MHS Orchestra Concert at First Baptist Church, 7pm
Dec. 15 - Band - Winter Holiday Concert at Clayton Center for the Arts, 7pm
MARYVILLE HIGH
Dec. 3 - Band - MHS Symphonic Band featured at UTC Tri-State Honor Band Festival, 2pm
Dec. 8 - Orchestra - MJHS and MHS Orchestra Concert at First Baptist Church, 7pm
Dec. 10 - Choir - MHS and MJHS Choir Holiday Concert at First Baptist Church, 7pm
Dec. 12 - Band - Red Rebel Marching Band in Jaycee's Blount County Christmas Parade, 11am
Dec. 15 - Band - MJHS and MHS Symphonic Band Concert at Clayton Center, 7pm
PERFORMING ARTS
A Proud Marching Season
What A Season! Congratulations, Red Rebels!
As we bring another incredible competitive marching band season to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt congratulations and sincere appreciation to every member of the Maryville High School Red Rebel Marching Band!
This season has been filled with hard work, dedication, perseverance, and tremendous accomplishments. From countless hours of rehearsals to outstanding performances and competitive success, our students have continually demonstrated what it means to pursue excellence, support one another, and represent MHS with pride.
A special thank-you goes to our students, parents, families, staff, Band Booster Board and organization, volunteers, and everyone who has supported us along the way. Your time, commitment, encouragement, and countless behind-the-scenes contributions make everything we do possible. A successful season is truly a team effort, and we are incredibly grateful for the community that stands behind our band!
Most importantly, we are proud of the growth, character, musicianship, and determination our students have displayed throughout this season. The trophies and competitive achievements are wonderful accomplishments, but the memories made, friendships strengthened, lessons learned, and pride built along the way are what make this season truly special.
Congratulations to the entire Red Rebel Marching Band family on a fantastic season! Thank you for your dedication, your passion, and your commitment to representing Maryville with excellence. We are so proud of you and look forward to building on this success in the seasons ahead!
Saturday, September 19th ~ 2nd Annual Smoky Bear Classic @ Sevier County High School
1st Place Color Guard, Class 5A
2nd Place Band, Class 5A
2nd Place Percussion, Class 5A
2nd Place Drum Major, Class 5A
Saturday, September 26th ~ 17th Annual Karns Marching Invitational @ Karns High School
1st Place Band, Class 5A
1st Place Percussion, Class 5A
2nd Place Color Guard, Class 5A
Saturday, October 24th ~ 31st Annual Foothills Classic Band Competition @ Seymour High School
1st Place Band, Class 6A
1st Place Color Guard, Class 6A
2nd Place Percussion, Class 6A
2nd Place Drum Major, Class 6A
Single Highest Score of the Day - GRAND CHAMPIONS - in the Large Division consisting of classes 4A, 5A, and 6A
VISUAL ARTS
More Blue Ribbon Winners!
Congratulations to MRIS' Lucy McDaniel, 5th grade, who won 1st place and Ziva Stewart, 7th grade, 2nd place at the Great Smoky Mountain Blue Ribbon Country Fair!
Live Manhole Painting
Congratulations to junior, Mia A., who won the LIVE manhole painting contest in downtown Maryville. She won Double Doozies for a year from Great American Cookie Company and our Art Department won $500!
City of Maryville Power Boxes
Joy of Dawn Breast Cancer Awareness
Congratulations to the National Art Honors Society on amazing work, volunteering their skills to the Joy of Dawn Breast Cancer Awareness campaign in Downtown Maryville!
COMING SOON...
Here's a summary of the amazing performances and events that are to come!
COULTER GROVE INTERMEDIATE
- Nov. 11 - Band, Choir, Orchestra, and Artwork - CGIS Veterans Day Program, 8:00 AM & 9:45 AM
- Dec. 1 - Orchestra - CGIS Orchestra Concert in CGIS Theater at 6pm
- Dec. 8 - Band - CGIS Band Holiday Concert (5th, 6th, and 7th grades) in CGIS Gymnasium, 6pm
- Dec. 10 - Music - Combined Holiday Choir Concert with MRIS at MJHS/MHS Holiday Concert, 7:00 PM
- Dec. 16 - Music - 6th Grade Holiday Caroling at Morning View Village Senior Community, 10:00 AM
MONTGOMERY RIDGE INTERMEDIATE
Nov. 6-7 - Orchestra & Band - ETSBOA Middle Area Junior Clinic
- Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day Assembly in MRIS Gym, 9am
- Dec 3 - Theatre - Twas the Week After Christmas at MRIS Theatre
- Dec. 8 - Musical - 6th Grade Musical Sea Hawks - "Star Power" in MHS Auditorium, 5pm
- Dec. 8 - Musical - 6th Grade Musical Sea Dragons - "Star Power" in MHS Auditorium, 6:30pm
- Dec. 11 - Band - MRIS Winter Concert - 5th@5pm, 6th@6pm, 7th@7pm
- Dec. 15 - Orchestra - Orchestra Winter Concert at 5:30 & 7pm
MARYVILLE JUNIOR HIGH
- Nov. 6-7 - Orchestra - Jr. Clinic at Oak Ridge High School
- Nov. 7 - Band - Middle Area Jr. Band Clinic at MJHS
- Nov. 20 & 21 - Theatre - MJHS Theatre presents 9 Worst Break Ups of All Time, MJHS Theatre, 7pm
- Dec. 8 - Orchestra - MJHS and MHS Orchestra Concert at First Baptist Church, 7pm
- Dec. 15 - Band - Winter Holiday Concert at Clayton Center for the Arts, 7pm
MARYVILLE HIGH
- Nov. 12, 14, 15 - Theatre - MHS Theatre & Music presents musical 1776, MHS Auditorium
Dec. 3 - Band - MHS Symphonic Band featured at UTC Tri-State Honor Band Festival, 2pm
Dec. 8 - Orchestra - MJHS and MHS Orchestra Concert at First Baptist Church, 7pm
Dec. 10 - Choir - MHS and MJHS Choir Holiday Concert at First Baptist Church, 7pm
Dec. 12 - Band - Red Rebel Marching Band in Jaycee's Blount County Christmas Parade, 11am
Dec. 15 - Band - MJHS and MHS Symphonic Band Concert at Clayton Center, 7pm