Performing arts groups from Hart School District schools across the Santa Clarita Valley are holding concerts and theatre performances to showcase the talent and commitment of students throughout the District.

A variety of band, choir and drama productions are slated for the 2013-2014 school year. Students, parents and community members are encouraged to support local performing arts programing while enjoying great local entertainment. Event dates, times, ticket prices and venues are detailed below:

Dec. 2- Rancho Pico Junior High School Winter Concert
Student bands and orchestra will perform for family, friends and the community in the Rancho Pico multi-purpose room at 7 pm. Tickets will be sold at the door – $5 for adults and $3 for students. For more information contact Peggi Stoffel at pstoffel@hartdistrict.org .

Dec. 4- Canyon High Winter Band Concert
Canyon High concert band, marching band, jazz ensemble, alumni and parents will be performing at 7 pm in the Canyon High gym. The concert is free to attend, however, a $2 donation is appreciated. For more information contact Melissa Palmer at mpalmer@hartdistrict.org .

Dec. 5- Rancho Pico Junior High School Choir Concert
Rancho Pico choir students will be performing in the Rancho Pico multi-purpose room at 7 pm. Tickets are $5. For more information contact Molly Peters at mpeters@hartdistrict.org .

Dec. 5- Placerita Junior High School Annual Winter Concert I
All Placerita Jr. High bands will be performing in the Hart High School auditorium at 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information contact Kathryn Spula at kspula@hartdistrict.org .

Dec. 5, 6 and 7- West Ranch High School Theatre
West Ranch theatre students present Robin Hood and the Merry Men and Women of Sherwood Forest by Christopher Cook, West Ranch theatre advisor. Shows begin at 7 pm nightly in the West Ranch High School Theater. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. For more information contact Christopher Cook at clcook@hartdistrict.org .

Dec. 10- Arroyo Seco Junior High Winter Holiday Band Concert
Arroyo Seco bands, along with choir and band teacher, Kandis Taylor, will be performing in the Arroyo Seco multi-purpose room at 7 pm. Tickets will be available at the door for $3. For more information contact Kandis Taylor at ktaylor@hartdistrict.org .

Dec. 10- Placerita Junior High School Annual Winter Concert II
The Placerita orchestra and chorus will be performing in the Hart High School auditorium at 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information contact Kathryn Spula at kspula@hartdistrict.org .

Dec. 10- West Ranch High School Band and Orchestra Winter Concert
West Ranch band and orchestra will be performing in the West Ranch Theater at 7pm. Tickets are $5 at the door. Children ages 5 and under are free. For more information contact Jason Marshall at jmarshall@hartdistrict.org .

Dec. 10- Rio Norte Junior High School Winter Choir Concert
Rio Norte presents a winter concert featuring the concert choir, beginning choir and beginning guitar group at 7 pm in the Rio Norte multi-purpose room. For more information contact Jeffrey Gilbert at jcgilbert@hartdistrict.org .

Dec. 11- Golden Valley High School Winter Choir Concert
Golden Valley choir students will be performing in the Golden Valley Performing Arts Center at 7 pm. Tickets are $7 pre sale or $10 at the door. For more information contact Kerry Riccio at kriccio@hartdistrict.org .

Dec. 11- Rio Norte Junior High School Winter Concert
This winter concert will feature beginning band, string ensemble and the drum line at 7 pm in the Rio Norte multi-purpose room. For more information contact Jeffrey Gilbert at jcgilbert@hartdistrict.org

Dec. 11- Saugus High School Choral Music Department Winter Concert
Saugus High chorus students will be performing at 7 pm in the Hart High School Auditorium. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door. For more information contact April Dooley at adooley@hartdistrict.org .

Dec. 12- La Mesa Junior High School Winter Band Concert
La Mesa band students will be performing at 7 pm in the La Mesa multi-purpose room. Admission is free. For more information contact Jeffrey Stephan at jstephan@hartdistrict.org /

Dec. 12- West Ranch High School Orchestra & Choir Winter Holiday Concert
This is a unique combined concert presented by West Ranch orchestra and choir together. 7 pm in the West Ranch Theater, admission $10. For more information contact Jason Marshall at jmarshall@hartdistrict.org .

Dec. 12- Urban Renewal Project performing live at Sierra Vista Junior High
This 12 piece big-band will be holding a clinic and performance at 4 pm in the Sierra Vista multi-purpose room. For more information contact Matt Ballard at mballard@hartdistrict.org .

Dec. 13- West Ranch High School Winter Jazz Concert
This concert will feature brand new compositions and arrangements written for the West Ranch jazz program by students and local composers. Performance will begin at 7 pm in the West Ranch High School Theater. Tickets are $5 general admission at the door. For more information contact Brian Leff at bleff@hartdistrict.org .

Dec. 14- Sierra Vista Junior High School and Canyon High School Bands
Playing together at the Camarillo Christmas Parade in Camarillo. Contact the schools for more information.

Dec. 14-GO Jazz Band – Golden Oak Adult School
Golden Oak Jazz Band will be performing “Jazz in the Afternoon” in the West Ranch Performing Arts Center at 3 pm. GO Jazz is comprised of 18-20 adult professional-level musicians. Doors will open at 2:30pm. General Admission $10, students and seniors 60+ $5. For more information, call 661.259.0033 x144.

Dec. 17- Arroyo Seco Junior High School Winter Holiday Show Choir Concert
Arroyo Seco show choir, along with choir and band teacher Kandis Taylor, will be performing in the Arroyo Seco multi-purpose room at 7 pm. Tickets will be available at the door for $3. For more information contact Kandis Taylor at ktaylor@hartdistrict.org .

Dec. 17 and 18- Canyon High School Choral Winter Concert
Canyon choir students will perform at 7:30 pm in the Golden Valley High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for seniors or students with an ASB card. For more information contact Mary Purdy at mpurdy@hartdistrict.org .

Dec. 19- Hart High School Choir Winter Concert
Hart choir students will perform at 7pm in the Hart Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at the door and are $7 for students and senior citizens and $10 for General Admission. Premium seats are available for $15. For more information contact Gail Hart at ghart@hartdistrict.org .

UPCOMING EVENTS – 2014
Watch for updates throughout the school year.

Jan. 24 and 25- Hart District Theatre Festival
The festival featuring students from all Hart high schools will be taking place at Golden Valley High School from 8 am-3 pm. Further information will be posted on www.hartdrama.com or contact Brent Christensen at bchristensen@hartdistrict.org .

Jan. 24 and 25- Hart High School Cabaret Pops Concert
Hart choir students will perform at 7 pm in the Hart Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at the door and are $7 for students and senior citizens and $10 for General Admission. Premium seats are available for $15. For more information contact Gail Hart at ghart@hartdistrict.org .

Feb. TBA- Rio Norte Jr. High and Valencia High School Choir Performance
Date, time and location to be announced. For more information, email jcgilbert@hartdistrict.org .

Feb. 7- A Night of Swing Dancing Fundraiser at West Ranch High School
Save the date! More information to follow.

Feb 21, 22 and 23- Hart High School presents Legally Blonde, the musical
Hart students will perform at 7 pm each night in the Hart Auditorium. On the 22nd there will also be a matinee performance at 2 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door and are $7 for students and senior citizens and $10 for general admission. Premium seats are available for $15. For more information contact Brent Christensen at bchristensen@hartdistrict.org .

Feb. 25 and 26- Hart District Solo/Ensemble Festival
District performances will be held both days at West Ranch High School from 4-9 pm. More details to follow.

Mar. 1- Annual District Honor Band Concert
Junior High and High School students from throughout the Hart School District will perform at 7:30 pm in the Hart High Auditorium. More details to follow.

Mar. 3- Rio Norte Junior High Festival concert with Valencia High School
Performances will be at 7 pm. Location and more details to follow. For more information contact Jeffrey Gilbert at jcgilbert@hartdistrict.org .

Mar. 6- Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association Music Festival featuring Placerita Junior High Orchestra– Performances will be at Littlerock High School at 11 am. For more information contact Kathryn Spula at kspula@hartdistrict.org .

Mar. 19- West Ranch High School Band and Rancho Pico Junior High Band Festival Showcase Concert
West Ranch and Rancho Pico band students will perform at the West Ranch High School Theater at 7 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door, $5 for Adults and $3 for Students. For more information contact Peggi Stoffel at pstoffel@hartdistrict.org .

Mar. 20- West Ranch Orchestra and Rancho Pico Orchestra Festival Showcase Concert
West Ranch and Rancho Pico orchestra students will perform at West Ranch High School Theater at 7 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door, $5 for Adults and $3 for Students. Kids aged 5 and under are free. For more information contact Jason Marshall at jmarshall@hartdistrict.org .

Mar. 20, 21 and 22- Rio Norte Junior High Drama Department presents the musical Once Upon a Mattress
Rio Norte students will be performing at 7 pm in the Rio Norte multi-purpose room. Tickets will be available at the door for $5. For more information contact Falon Ballard at fballard@hartdistrict.org .

Mar. 21 and 22- Canyon High School Annual Jazz/Pop Concert
Come participate in this annual school choir tradition directed by choir director Mary Purdy at 7:30 pm on the 21st in the Canyon High School gym. The 22nd start time is to be determined. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for seniors or students with an ASB card. For more information contact Mary Purdy at mpurdy@hartdistrict.org .

Mar. 25 and 26- Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association Festival
Rancho Pico bands and orchestra will perform at the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association Festival at West Ranch High School. Performances from many schools will be held all day long and both days are free of charge. Placerita Junior High School advanced band will also be performing at this festival on the 25th at 3 pm. For more information contact Peggi Stoffel at pstoffel@hartdistrict.org .

Apr. 2, 3, and 4- Golden Valley High School Theatre presents The Wiz by William F. Brown
Shows will begin at the Golden Valley Theatre nightly at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased for $12 at the Golden Valley ASB office or at the door for $15. For more information contact Janie Prucha at 661.298.8140 x1601 or jprucha@hartdistrict.org .

Apr. 24- Golden Valley High School Southern California Vocal Association Festival
Eight high school choirs from around Southern California will be performing, along with the Golden Valley, choir from 4 pm-8 pm. This is a judged competition. Admission is free. For more information contact Kerry Riccio at kriccio@hartdistrict.org .

Apr. 29- Placerita Junior High School 29th Annual Choral Festival
Placerita chorus students will perform at Grace Baptist Church in Valencia at 6:30 pm. For more information contact Kathryn Spula at kspula@hartdistrict.org .

Apr. 30, May 1, 2 and 3- Hart High School Theatre presents their Spring Play Production of Twelve Angry Jurors by Reginald Rose. Shows will be performed nightly at 7 pm at the Hart High School auditorium. Tickets are $10. Information will be posted on www.hartdrama.com. For more information contact Brent Christensen at bchristensen@hartdistrict.org or by phone at 661.259.7575 ext. 212.

May 6- Placerita Junior High Annual Spring Concert I
All Placerita Jr. High bands will be performing in the Hart High School auditorium at 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information contact Kathryn Spula at kspula@hartdistrict.org .

May 9- Golden Valley High Spring Choir Concert
Golden Valley choir students will be performing at Golden Valley High at 7 pm. Tickets are $7 pre sale or $10 at the door. For more information contact Kerry Riccio at kriccio@hartdistrict.org .

May 13 and 14- Canyon High Choral Spring Concert
Canyon choir students will perform at 7:30 pm in the Golden Valley High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for seniors or students with an ASB card. For more information contact Mary Purdy at mpurdy@hartdistrict.org .

May 14- Rio Norte Junior High School Choir Concert
Rio Norte’s Spring concert will feature the concert choir, beginning choir and beginning guitar group. The performance will begin at 7 pm in the Rio Norte multi-purpose room. For more information contact Jeffrey Gilbert at jcgilbert@hartdistrict.org .

May 15- Rio Norte Junior High School Instrumental Concert
Rio Norte’s Spring Instrumental concert will feature the concert band, beginning band, string ensemble and drum line. The performance will begin at 5:30 pm in the Rio Norte multi-purpose room. For more information contact Jeffrey Gilbert at jcgilbert@hartdistrict.org .

May 15- Placerita Junior High School Annual Spring Concert II
All Placerita orchestra and choral students will be performing in the Hart High School auditorium at 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information contact Kathryn Spula at kspula@hartdistrict.org .

May 15- La Mesa Junior High School Spring Band Concert
La Mesa band students will be performing at 7 pm in the La Mesa multi-purpose room. Admission is free. For more information contact Jeffrey Stephan at jstephan@hartdistrict.org .

May 15, 16, 17 and 18- Saugus High School Theatre presents How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, a musical by Frank Loesser. Shows begin nightly at 7 pm; Sunday’s show is a 2 pm matinee. Tickets are $7 for general admission. For more information contact Gina Painter at gpainter@hartdistrict.org .

May 16- Sierra Vista Junior High School Spring Band Concert
Sierra Vista beginning band, drumline, jazz ensemble and advanced band students will be performing in the Sierra Vista multi-purpose room at 7 pm. Admission is free. For more information contact Matt Ballard at mballard@hartdistrict.org .

May 17- West Ranch High School presents Super Jazz at the Ranch
Save the date for this daylong jazz festival at West Ranch HighSchool. More information to follow.

May 21- Rancho Pico Junior High School Spring Concert
Rancho Pico band and orchestra students will perform for family and friends in the Rancho Pico multi-purpose room at 7 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door and are $5 for adults and $3 for students. For more information contact Peggi Stoffel at pstoffel@hartdistrict.org .

May 22, 23 and 24- Hart High Choir Spring Concert
Hart choir students will perform at 7 pm in the Hart High School auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at the door and are $7 for students and senior citizens and $10 for General Admission. Premium seats are available for $15. For more information contact Gail Hart at ghart@hartdistrict.org .

May 27- West Ranch High School Band and Orchestra Spring Concert
West Ranch band and orchestra students will perform in the West Ranch Theater at 7 pm. Tickets can be purchased for $5 at the door. Children ages 5 and under are free. For more information contact Jason Marshall at jmarshall@hartdistrict.org .

May 30- West Ranch High School Spring Jazz Concert
West Ranch jazz band students will perform in the West Ranch Theater at 7 pm. Tickets can be purchased for $5 at the door. For more information contact Brian Leff at bleff@hartdistrict.org .

Thank you for supporting student programs and enjoy the shows!