To:    Press

 

         

 

From:          WHS Music Department

 

 

 

Re:    Collage Concert (Thursday, May 25, 2017)

 

 

 

Date:           May 3, 2017

 

 

 

WHS Collage Concert

 

 

 

The Woonsocket High School Music Department will hold their Annual Collage Concert on Thursday evening, May 25, at 7pm in the high school auditorium.

 

 

 

The concert will feature numerous solo and small ensemble selections along with performances by the Chorus, Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble, Select Choir and Jazz Band. All of the music students in the department will participate. The Collage Concert is an evening of musical variety. The format is quick. The music is diverse. The performers are extraordinary!

 

 

 

Don’t miss this wonderful event. The talents of our wonderful young musicians will be sure to delight.

 

 

 

Advance tickets are currently on sale at the high school.  Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Proper dress is required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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