The Shaler Area High School Performing Arts Department is excited to announce an unforgettable trip to New York City from March 14–17, 2025! A variety of talented ensembles from the High School Band, Choir, and Orchestra programs will be competing on a national stage through the Performing Arts Consultant (PAC), at Felician University. These groups will be adjudicated by professionals in their fields and will compete against other ensembles from across the nation.
Groups Competing on Saturday, March 15 at Felician University with PAC:
- SAHS Concert Band
- SAHS Honors Wind Ensemble
- SAHS Honors Jazz Ensemble 1
- SAHS Women’s Chorus
- SAHS Chamber Choir
- SAHS Concert Choir
- SAHS String Orchestra
- SAHS Indoor Marching Drumline
- SAHS Colorguard
- SAHS Majorettes
- SAHS Dance Team
On March 17th, the final day of the trip, the Titan Marching Band will march in the iconic 2025 New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. As the oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the world, this spectacular event draws over 2 million spectators each year. The parade, which began in 1762—fourteen years before the signing of the Declaration of Independence—will make its way down Fifth Avenue, from East 44th Street to East 79th Street. It is a true honor to participate in such a historic celebration! Tune in around 2:30 to see our students’ performance broadcast live at https://www.nycstpatricksparade.org/.
