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Senior Allen Zhang plays intensely to Shostakovichs String Quartet No. 8, which is meant to express both the sadness and anger he felt during the World War II era. His self-written requiem required that the Chamber Orchestra play aggressively, resulting in broken bow strings.

‘They can change the world’

Sophia Comas, Online Editor-in-Chief March 2, 2020

“Am I going to cry?” I asked. “I seriously hope that you do,” responded orchestra director Nate McClendon. As I tiptoed out from behind backstage in the subtlest way I could manage, I snuck...

Band and Orchestra students on their way to All-State

Kyla Barnett, Features Editor January 27, 2020

Four band members and 10 orchestra members from Manhattan High were selected for the Kansas Music Educators Association’s All-State groups. The students were among the 18 MHS band members and 24 MHS...

Music students take part in All-state performances

Katya Tarabrina, Staff Writer February 22, 2019

Students from the Manhattan High Orchestra, Choir and Band travelled to the Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center in Wichita to participate in the All-state concert today. The musicians stayed...

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