The Wizard of Oz Sparkles
November 19, 2018
The Midlothian community flocked to see Midlothian’s Theatre Department perform the Wizard of Oz on November 15, 16, and 17. The fine Midlothian High orchestra, directed by Mr. Taylor Fletcher, and crew behind stage helped bring the production to life. Mrs. Katherine Baugher and senior Peyton St...
Midlo Middle and High Students Make Beautiful Music Together
Anna Chen, Entertainment Editor
October 31, 2018
On October 24, 2018, Midlothian High School hosted a joint orchestra concert with Midlothian Middle School. Beginning at 7 pm, both middle and high school students gathered in the auditorium for their first orchestra concert of the year. Over one hundred students worked together and delivered nine songs...
Hwang to Play Carnegie Hall
Katherine Krievs and Mr. Taylor Fletcher
May 29, 2018
Congratulations, Midlo junior Jason Hwang, who won 1st place in the Concert Artist International Competition. This competition is open to students, age 16-18, from all nationalities and countries. Hwang will represent Midlothian High School, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and The United States, at his p...
Mastering the Art of Musicals
Merrill Livingston, Midlo Scoop Staff Writer
May 15, 2018
Annually, the Spring musical graces Midlo High's theatre and dazzles excited audiences. As soon as any of the musicals start, music floods the auditorium, entertaining friends, family, and faculty, who curiously await the start of the show. Each year the musicals play a different tune, but the job of...
Performing Arts Students Cruise Into Spring Break
Merrill Livingston, Midlo Scoop Staff
April 11, 2018
At midnight on March 28, 2018, Midlo's orchestra, band, color guard, and dance team, joined together to travel to the Bahamas by cruise. Students' excitement grew as Principal Shawn Abel, Mr. Gordon Rawls, and Mr. Taylor Fletcher, loaded the charter buses ready for the fourteen hour drive to the Ja...
Amazing Cellist Shares His Story
Merrill Livingston, Midlo Scoop Staff
March 8, 2018
Jason Hwang, a cellist in the Midlothian High School orchestra, has just come off a year in Korea, where he furthered his musical career and studied, and he continues to succeed back in Midlothian. Jason is a part of the IB class of 2019 and is paving his way in the Midlo family. He has recently joi...
Outstanding Orchestra Students Audition for States
Merrill Livingston, Midlo Scoop Staff
March 1, 2018
On Saturday February 24, 2018, four amazing orchestra students traveled to James Madison University to try out for All-Virginia Orchestra. Jacob Cantor, Brianna Cantrall, Jason Hwang, and Isabella McNulty carpooled together on their way to represent Midlo. For the past few weeks, all four stud...
Making Beautiful Music
Merrill Livingston, Midlo Scoop Staff
December 4, 2017
On November 20th, 2017, several Midlothian High school students traveled to Charlottesville High School to show their talent in the practicing orchestra. Jacob Cantor (viola) , Jason Hwang (cello) , Matthew Tignor (bassoon), and Brianna Cantrall (cello), auditioned on September 23, 2017, to gra...
Rockin’ Rhythms
Merrill Livingston, Midlo Scoop Staff Writer
April 28, 2017
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...
