The Assumption Choir will present its Fall Concert next Tuesday, October 19th at 7:00 p.m. This 30-minute program will take place at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 422 E. 10th St., Davenport, and there is no charge for admission.
Arts
Students Selected for the 2021 Opus Honor Choir
Two members of the Assumption Choir have been selected to participate in the 2021 Opus Honor Choirs as part of the 9th grade ensemble. On November 18th Katelyn O’Brien, alto and Tristen Gray, tenor will travel to Iowa State University and spend the day in rehearsals and performance with nearly 150 other 9th graders from across the state of Iowa. Congratulations Katelyn and Tristen!
Drama Kick-Off Event
A drama kick-off event will be held in the auditorium on Friday, September 3rd, at 3:30pm. Any students who are interested in participating in drama for the 2021-2022 school year are invited to attend this event to learn and discuss the coming year. Students will get to meet Ms. Stephanie DeLacy, our new Drama Director, as well as the drama officers for the year.
Welcome Ms. DeLacy – New Drama Director
Assumption High School is pleased to announce Steph DeLacy as Drama Director for the 2021-2022 academic year.
The multi-talented DeLacy directs, choreographs, and teaches musical theatre dance and tap at her Double Threat Studios in Bettendorf. She has choreographed over 30 musicals for Quad Cities’ schools and theatre troupes including Beauty and the Beast, Mamma Mia, Oklahoma!, and Les Miserables.
DeLacy graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Ambrose University with a B.A. in Theatre, and has choreographed 12 productions at Assumption, including Freaky Friday, The Sound of Music, Annie, and West Side Story. Her directorial credits include Newsies, High School Musical, A Year with Frog and Toad, and The Cat in the Hat.
She is currently the Student Leadership Director for Iowa Thespians, and also volunteers for Big Brothers/Big Sisters. She resides in Davenport and will oversee the direction of Assumption’s Fall Play, Children’s Show, Spring Musical, and One Act Showcase.
Welcome Ms. DeLacy!
Assumption Choir Concert – Monday, May 24th
Make plans to join the Assumption Choir for their Spring Concert next Monday, May 24th, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport! This 7:00 p.m. concert will feature a variety of selections learned throughout the year, and will honor the work of our graduating seniors.
Choir – Large Group Festival
Congratulations to the Assumption High School Choir! They earned a Division 1 rating from all three judges at the IHSMA District Large Group Festival held on Monday, May 10th. A video of their performance can be viewed with the below link:
Congratulations 2021 SEIBA Selections
Congrats to sophomore Michael Lochner, clarinet, and freshman AJ Barry, euphonium, for being selected to the 2021 Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association (SEIBA) Honor Band! While the in person festival won’t be held this year, these students prepared and recorded an audition and were judged against other students in the area.
Children’s Show – Disney’s ‘Frozen’ Kids – December 11 and 12
The Assumption Knight Players present their annual children’s show – Disney’s Frozen Kids – with three performances this weekend! Showtimes are at 6:30 p.m. on Friday (12/11) and Saturday (12/12) evening, as well as 2:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. For tickets and live streaming, visit: https://www.showtix4u.com/events/78
Congrats 2020 All-State Musicians!
Congratulations to our 2020 Iowa High School Music Association All-State musicians!
Annette Baker – Soprano I
Madeline Murphy – Soprano II
Noah McCracken – Euphonium
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