A Flair for the Fabulous
Ashley Manheim, Staff Writer
June 1, 2017
Filed under A & E, Performing Arts, Showcase
On Friday, May 26, 2017, students and faculty made their way to the theater during second period, prepared to be thoroughly entertained at the 2017 Midlothian High School Spring Concert. City Lights, Rhythmic Drive, Pitch Perfect, Just for Show, and the Jazz Ensemble all performed for the students, after...
Farewell to the Spotlight
Dreya Fernandes, Staff Writer
June 1, 2017
Filed under A & E, Performing Arts
On the evening of Saturday, May 27, 2017, Theater Partisans, cast, and crew gathered on the stage of Midlothian High School to celebrate another year of fun and frolic. The night started with inductees performing pieces of art conforming to the theme: Out Of This World. The inductees then gathere...
Jazzin’ to the Beat of a Drum
Jake Petrillo, Staff Writer
May 25, 2017
Filed under A & E, Performing Arts
The percussion class, under the direction of Chris Thomas, truly takes on a separate entity from the rest of the music department. On Tuesday, May 16, the percussion class put on their annual showcase, consisting of three pieces, the main one being Frankenstein, by The Edgar Winter Group. Each person in the ensemble ac...
A Celebration of Song
Midlo Scoop Staff
May 17, 2017
Filed under A & E, Performing Arts
MIDLOTHIAN HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS PRESENTS: 2017 Spring Chorus Concert Thursday, May 25, 2017 7:30 p.m. Midlothian High School Theater
Learning Every Note, Rhythm, and Story
Merrill Livingston, Staff Writer
May 16, 2017
Filed under A & E, Performing Arts
As soon as the curtains open to any musical, the audience hears music but automatically searches for the actors. Most of the time, those behind the curtains, in between the props, or at the back of the stage, feel content to let the actors take the spotlight, but those behind the scenes of production...
Les Misérables
Emily Peachee, Managing Editor
May 15, 2017
Filed under A & E, Performing Arts
On May 11th, 12th, and 13th, Midlo’s Theater Department put on strong performances of the musical, Les Misérables, co-directed by Mrs. Katherine Baugher and Sean Dudley. The show sold out two nights in a row and left audiences in awe. The unique set was designed by Micah Mitten and built by Midlo's st...
Rockin’ Rhythms
Merrill Livingston, Midlo Scoop Staff Writer
April 28, 2017
Filed under A & E
On Saturday April 22, 2017, Midlothian High School Orchestra ventured to Clover Hill High School for the annual CCPS Fine Arts Festival. Mr. Justin Williams, Clover Hill High School's Orchestra teacher, asked the Trojan Orchestra to perform at the annual festival. Students attending the CCPS Fine Ar...
Singing at States
Merrill Livingston, Midlo Scoop Staff
April 28, 2017
Filed under A & E
Congratulations to Andrea Taylor and John El-Jor, who both were selected and attended All-State Chorus at the Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech from April 27th-29th. Stay tuned for a spotlight on their experience upon their return.
Singing Through the Summer
Emily Peachee, Managing Editor
April 27, 2017
Filed under Performing Arts
Junior John El-Jor, well known for his superb vocals and energetic personality, has emerged as one of Midlo’s shining stars in the Chorus Department over the past three years. From June 25th until July 22nd, he will attend Radford University’s Governor's School for the Performing Arts and learn ev...
One Day More
Emily Peachee, Managing Editor
April 25, 2017
Filed under Performing Arts
Midlothian's Theater Department presents Les Miserables on May 11th, 12th, and 13th. Shows start at 7:30 pm, and tickets will be sold at the door for $10. This powerful musical will leave you breathless! Don't miss it!
Uke ‘n Roll
Jake Petrillo, Staff Writer
April 19, 2017
Filed under A & E, Performing Arts
What is made of wood, has four strings, and an endless supply of fun? The ukulele, a simple island instrument, has swept across pop culture in the past few years, leaving a lasting impact on the music industry. A few years ago, island music was a restricted genre. Now, a uke song or two on a rock alb...
The Undead Underground
Sam Stenner, Staff Writer
April 3, 2017
Filed under Performing Arts
New York hip hop trio, Flatbush Zombies, lead the progressive, contemporary music movement in the Brooklyn Borough of the Big Apple. The psychedelic, trippy band of misfits consists of: Meechy Darko, Zombie Juice, and Erick Arc Elliott at the helm of production for the group. The group began gaining tract...
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