Performing Arts Department
FACULTY:
Audrey Torres - Director of Bands, Department Chair; atorres@hse.k12.in.us
Ed Roush - Associate Director of Bands; eroush@hse.k12.in.us
Jake Coon - Percussion Director; jcoon@hse.k12.in.us
Heather Nieto - Director of Orchestras; hnieto@hse.k12.in.us
Charles Kunz - Associate Director of Orchestras; ckunz@hse.k12.in.us
Danielle Mullen - Director of Choral Activities; dmullen@hse.k12.in.us
Kelsey Maxwell - Director of Choral Activities; kmaxwell@hse.k12.in.us
Ethan Mathias - Director of Drama; emathias@hse.k12.in.us
Laura Beck - Auditorium Manager; lbeck@hse.k12.in.us
Melissa Ferise - Department Secretary, Dance Instructor: mferise@hse.k12.in.us [317-594-4190 ext.8708]
HSE DANCE TEAM (extra-curricular):
Contact: hsedanceteam@gmail.com
Alexa Snow - Varsity Coach; asnow@hse.k12.in.us
Miranda Brooks - JV Coach
Sarah Tappendorf - Coordinator; stappendorf@hse.k12.in.us
FB: https://www.facebook.com/hsedanceteam
HSE Performing Arts Department Mission Statement
CLICK HERE here for the official Course Guide descriptions of classes available in the Performing Arts Department.
For more detailed information about each program, please visit the independent websites linked below:
2021-22 Season
Tuesday, September 14 Fall Choir Concert
Wednesday, October 6 Fall Band Concert
Thursday, October 14 Fall Orchestra Concert
Saturday, October 16 ISSMA Marching Band Regional
October 22 and 23 BOA Indianapolis Regional
Saturday, October 30 ISSMA Marching Band Semi-State
Saturday, November 6 ISSMA Marching Band State
November 18, 19, 20 Fall Play
December 2, 3, 4 Choir Holiday Show
Tuesday, December 7 Orchestra Winter Concert
Wednesday, December 8 Band Winter Concert
Thursday, December 9 Sounds of the Season
Tuesday, January 25 Band Chamber Concert
Saturday, January 29 ISSMA District Solo and Ensemble Week 1 (Strings, Percussion, Brass, Woodwind)
Saturday, February 5 ISSMA District Solo and Ensemble Week 2 (Piano and Vocal)
Tuesday, February 8 Percussion Ensemble Concert
Friday, February 11 Jesse Eastwood Memorial Concert
Saturday, February 19 ISSMA State Solo and Ensemble (Piano and Vocal)
Saturday, February 26 ISSMA State Solo and Ensemble (Strings, Percussion, Brass, Woodwind)
Saturday, Feb. 26 OR Mar. 5 IHSCGA Contest (HSE HS Hosting)
March 17, 18, 19 Spring Musical
Wednesday, March 30 ISSMA Organizational Preview Concert
Wednesday, April 20 ISSMA State Qualifications Preview Concert
April 22 and 23 ISSMA Organizational Contest (HSE HS Hosting)
April 29 and 30 ISSMA State Qualifications
April 28, 29, 30 Thespian Show
May 5 and 6 Spring Choir Show
Saturday, May 7 ISSMA State Finals
Tuesday, May 10 Band Spring Concert
Thursday, May 12 Orchestra Spring Concert
As we prepare for and look forward to performing for live audiences, please note that dates, times, and locations are subject to change.
Check back here for updates, tickets, and audience restrictions closer to the date of event.
PERFORMING VENUES
HSE Performing Arts facilites are uniquely suited to a variety of performances and audiences.
DR. CHARLES D. LEONARD AUDITORIUM (pictured above): Built in 1999, the Leonard Auditorium seats 990, and is handicap accessible. It is host to our seasonal Band, Orchestra, and Choir concerts, the Spring Musical, International Night, Mr. Royal, Junior High Vocal Festival, ISSMA Festivals, as well as varied large audience functions throughout the year. Ample parking, including curb front handicap parking, is available in the South lot of the high school, accessed via Royalty Drive off of Olio Road. Please enter through Door #18. The Leonard Auditorium lobby is just inside, with entrance to the right.
Who in the world is the Leonard Auditorium named after? Click here to find out.
THE LITTLE THEATRE: HSE's original theater built in 1967, The Little Theatre was renovated in 2017, seats 403 guests, and is handicap accessible. The more intimate space of The Little Theatre is ideal for the Thespian Plays in the Fall and Spring, Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Band performances, as well as several small audience functions. Enter the West parking lot on Olio Road, just south of 126th Street. There is plenty of parking for our events, including handicapped parking.You will find the Little Theatre just inside Door #2.
DEPARTMENT PORTRAITS