Performing Arts
The Widefield High School Performing arts is one of the best in the district. The Chamber Orchestra consistently earns top awards such as 1st place in the Cavalcade Showcase of Music competition, regarded as "one of America’s first-class high school and middle school music competitions" and a spot to perform at the prestigious Colorado Music Educator's Association conference at The Broadmoor. Member's from the orchestra always make honor groups around the state, notably the Colorado Springs Honor Orchestra.
The WHS choirs also have performed at the CMEA conference with their Women's Ensemble, and have also consistently sent members to various honor choirs such as Adams State, and All State Choirs. In 2011, the Women's Ensemble and Classic Chorale traveled to San Antonio to compete in the Heritage Festivals receiving top honors in their divisions.
The WHS Band program is growing under the direction of Eric Colgrove. The Jazz Band placed 3rd at the Calvacade Showcase of Music, and has performed at the Mile High Jazz Festival, and the UNC/Greely Jazz Festival.
The Gladiator Marching band has had a history of excellence, but a notably remarkable year in 2011. At the Southern Regional State Qualifying Competition, the band place 8th. Then, for the first time in school's history, the band advanced to the CBA state competition at Hughes Stadium placing 20th overall in the entire state. They also received 3rd place at the Pikes Peak March of Champions, held at Wasson High School for the second straight year. The band was led by drum majors Austin Lopez and Daniel Deutsch.
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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)