NEWS

The Music Department is traveling to Hawaii!

The Danvers High School Band and Chorus are traveling to Hawaii in December of 2023 to perform for the anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor.  50 music students will make the trip to march in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade as well as perform at the USS Missouri.  

Pops Night 2023

Auditions

Jazz & A Cappella Night 2023

We have combined our Jazz and A Cappella Nights in the music department at DHS.  The inaugural event will be on Saturday, February 11th at 7pm with performances from our DHS and HRMS ensembles, as well as the Northshoremen! Tickets: www.danversperformingarts.org/tickets  

First annual Pops Night is June 4th!

The Danvers Music Department will present its first annual Pops Night and Gala fundraiser on Saturday, June 4th.  At 5:00pm there will be a dinner in the DHS atrium catered by Daniella's with various raffles items available. Entertainment during dinner will be provided by the Jazz Band and A Cappella groups.  Following the dinner performances by the Concert Band and Mixed Chorus will take place in the auditorium.  Tickets can be purchased online for both the dinner and/or concert.  

Fall Jam is Thursday, September 29th!

The DHS A Cappella groups, Falconize and Skywave, will present their Fall Jam on Thursday, September 29th at 7pm in the DHS Auditorium. The groups will perform repertoire new and old they have been working on this summer and at the start of school. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at www.danversperformingarts.org/tickets

Skywave at the National A Cappella Convention - Orlando, FL

Our a cappella group Skywave traveled to Orlando, FL from March 24th - March 27th for the National A Cappella Convention! Skywave attended educational interest sessions about various a cappella topics, was masterclassed by an a cappella professional, and performed for the convention.  Congrats to the group for a successful trip! 

Falconize places 2nd at ICHSA Semifinal
​and onto the Wildcard Round!

Falconize placed second at the ICHSA Northeast Semfinal on Saturday, March 12th in Worcester, MA! Anna Krisko won Outstanding Choreography!  Falconize will compete in the ICHSA Wildcard competition because of placing second at the semfinal in hopes of winning the last spot at finals in NYC! 

Falconize wins ICHSA Quarterfinal
​and onto semis in Worcester!

Falconize won their ICHSA Northeast Quarterfinal on Sunday, February 12th in Wakefield, MA! Ambrose Larson won Outstanding Soloist, and Jadon Kelley won Outstanding Vocal Percussion.  Falconize will compete in the ICHSA Northeast Semifinal in Worcester on Saturday, March 12th.

A Cappella Night
​Saturday, February 12th at 7pm!

A Cappella Night is back! With no A Cappella Night in 2021, we are thrilled to have our annual event on the calendar.  The DHS A Cappella Groups and Mixed Chorus, as well as Hawks in Harmony and The Northshoremen will be performing.  Get your tickets now! 

The Danvers High Chorus are performing in Washington D.C.

We are excited to officially announce that the band and chorus are traveling to Washington D.C. Both ensembles will be performing at the Music in the Parks festival at King's Dominion Theme Park, and the band will be performing at the Apple Blossom Firefighter's Parade in Virginia.

Ingrid Sound is now Skywave!

Our A Cappella Group, Ingrid Sound, has rebranded. The group is now “Skywave.” The ensemble also has a new director, former DHS chorus student, Ivy O’Connell ‘19.  For more information about the group’s rebrand. CLICK HERE

Falconize & Skywave Release Quarantine Collaboration
​"Half The Man" - opb Rozzi Crane

Thanks to our Skywave Director, Ivy O'Connell, for the arrangement, and audio/video editing!

DHS A Cappella Album "Focus" Is Now Available!

"Focus" is the third album by the Danvers High School A Cappella Groups.  The members from the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 groups recorded the songs featured on this album.  Structure was tracked, edited, and mixed by The Vocal Company and mastered by Dave Sperandio of Vocal Mastering. Physical USB copies can be purchased at any of the DHS A Cappella events for $15 and the album is available on all major streaming platforms!

iTunes/Apple Music
Spotify
YouTube Music