Performing Arts
Shorecrest is regionally renowned for its excellent performing arts programs, including its award winning bands, orchestras, choirs, Hip Hop dance team and drama programs. The Shorecrest Performing Arts Center is a state-of-the-art theater that houses many of the school's concerts and performances, and is often rented by community organizations.
In the 2007-2008 school year, the members of the Marching Band, Choir, Pipers, Highland Dancers and Flags traveled to Dublin, Ireland, and competed in the St. Patrick's Day Parade. To raise money for the trip, the music department competed in the Battle of the Bands Contest. It was announced on February 8, 2008 that Shorecrest High School had won the Battle of the Bands Contest, winning $10,000.
On March 7, the band who played the ACDC tune for the contest played at TAP. The $10,000 was awarded after the band performed their version of "It's a Long Way to the Top (If you Want to Rock and Roll)" by ACDC. Following the check, the band performed "Hey Baby" and the Fight Song of Shorecrest as a little "diddy" as Kaci, one of the staff of KZOK, put it. The audio of the event can be heard at www.bobrivers.com/. Type "Shorecrest" in the search box. The event was also filmed by KOMO 4.
On March 17, 2008, the Shorecrest High School Marching Band performed in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland, and received Best Youth Band.
In April 2009, the Shorecrest High School Jazz Ensemble traveled to Reno, Nevada to compete in the Reno Jazz Festival. They competed in the C Division and received 1st place with 5 Outstanding Musician Awards.
On March 26, 2010, the Shorecrest High School Jazz Ensemble traveled to California and performed at the Hollywood Backlot Stage in the California Adventures Theme Park. Additionally, on March 27, 2010, the group traveled to Fullerton, California and competed in the Fullerton College Jazz Festival. Competing in the High School Intermediate B category, they received 191/200 points, scoring higher than any other band in the entire competition, and winning 1st place. Outstanding Musician Awards were also given to 5 members of the band.
Some other notable historic performances for the Shorecrest High School Marching Band include the 1989 Presidential Inauguration Parade in Washington D.C. and the 1991 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA.
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“More than in any other performing arts the lack of respect for acting seems to spring from the fact that every layman considers himself a valid critic.”
—Uta Hagen (b. 1919)