Performing Arts

Cantara is an auditioned ensemble consisting of women from the Concert Choir or Chorale. This group will specialize in the singing of advanced SSAA music. All of these vocalists must also maintain membership in the Concert Choir. Cantara rehearses one or two days after school throughout the school year. Performances include concerts, special off campus community events, and assemblies.

The Chamber Choir is an auditioned, mixed vocal ensemble consisting of 16 -24 of the most talented singers in the school. All of these vocalists must also maintain membership in the Chorale. The Chamber Choir rehearses one or two days after school throughout the school year. Performances include concerts, special off campus community events, assemblies, solo & ensemble activities, and Music Festivals. Singers perform a wide range of a cappella repertoire and are expected to maintain the highest level of dedication.

In the chorale, major emphasis is placed on continued vocal development, continuation of music reading skills, ear training and the study of more complex choral literature. Students participate in frequent appearances and concerts both on campus and off campus. Students will perform in concerts, music festivals, assemblies, musicals, and other special events.     

The UHS Concert Band consists of musicians from grades 9-12.  This ensemble performs high school level repertoire and any student interested in playing an instrument is welcome to join!  

In this ensemble, major emphasis is on vocal development, music reading skills, ear training, and the study of varied choral literature. Students will perform in concerts, solo and ensemble activities, musicals, and other special events. Concert Choir is open to students in all grades.

The UHS Jazz Ensemble consists of musicians from grades 9-12. We perform at our UHS concerns and at many high school jazz festivals, including our own Jazz Along the Brandywine festival. This ensemble plays advanced high school and college music and teaches multiple styles from around the world. Students also receive instruction in music theory & jazz improvisation and work with clinicians throughout the year.

Students lead sectionals outside of our rehearsal time, The ensemble includes five trumpet players, four trombone players, two Alto Saxophone players, two tenor saxophone players, one bari saxophone player, one or two drumset players, auxiliary percussion (mallets, congas, etc.), one pianist, one upright bassist, and one guitarist.  Other instruments may be included as needed by selected repertoire. 

The Unionville Orchestra is a performing musical ensemble.  We explore the classical repertoire with forays into other eclectic genres. We experience the world of music through ensemble rehearsals, performances, classroom discourse, private and group lessons, and Dalcroze Eurhythmics.

Our objective of the orchestra is to grow as an ensemble, as musicians, and as individuals.

Students will need an instrument, music, pencil, and an open mind. 

Each student will perform an audition at the start of the school year. Requirements for the auditions are scales, a prepared piece from the solo repertoire, and sight-reading. 

As a performance ensemble, assignments and homework are nontraditional. As growth is our primary objective, students will need to carve out time with their instruments for practice, study and reflection. The study of music is unique in that so much of our time is spent alone, whittling away at technique and tricky passages, to reconvene as an ensemble to allow our sharpened skills to meld into music, each individual voice creating the unique phenomenon that is the Unionville Orchestra.

The mission of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association is to advance comprehensive and innovative music education for all students through quality teaching, rigorous learning, and meaningful music engagement.  This organization is comprised of the choral students who want to participate in PMEA Festivals and auditions.

The mission of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association is to advance comprehensive and innovative music education for all students through quality teaching, rigorous learning, and meaningful music engagement. This organization is comprised of the instrumental students who want to participate in PMEA Festivals and auditions. 

Unionville High School's men's ensemble is open to all male singers in Concert Choir. Repertoire will be performed to include many genres from Renaissance through popular music of the day. There will be opportunities for outside performances, as well as singing the national anthem for UHS sporting events. Ranchers will rehearse one or two days after school throughout the year.

The UHS Symphonic Band consists of musicians from grades 9-12. We perform at local adjudications, work with clinicians that come in from around the world, attend master classes at local universities, and put on concerts at UHS. We perform advanced high school, college level, and some professional repertoire. Students are required to attend student leader-run sectionals outside of the school day in this ensemble and receive honors credit for enrolling in the symphonic band class. 

The Unionville High School Indoor Colorguard is a member of the Mid Atlantic Indoor Network (MAIN) and Winter Guard International (WGI) and performs throughout the tristate area. The colorguard travels to and Dayton, OH annually for their World Championships and is known throughout the region for their theatrical and high attaining performances. The colorguard is under the direction of Olivia Kleintz and Jonathan Marrero.

The Indoor Percussion Ensemble is a member of the Mid Atlantic Percussion Society (MAPS) and Winter Guard International. The ensemble performs throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey. They travel to Dayton, Ohio annually for their World Championships and are known throughout the region for their theatrical and high attaining performances. Our drumline is under the direction of Cody Stafford.

The Marching Band is a member of USBands, Bands of America, Cavalcade of Bands and the Chesmont League. The band performs at UHS Football games, community events, marching band competitions, and trips to various destinations. They have performed at Disney World, the Gator Bowl, The BCS Championship game in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Kennett Mushroom Festival, and various other events. The band is under the direction of Sean McWilliams. 

At the Unionville High School Theatre Company, led by Mr. Foster, we believe in the power of unity and creativity. Here, you are not just actors, stage crew, or tech; you are any and all. Together, we are one. Every role, every contribution is vital to the story we tell, and we embrace the diversity of talent that makes us whole. We are a collective of passion, dedication, and collaboration, where each member is empowered to take part in creating something extraordinary.

This performance opportunity is run entirely by our student leaders in the Theater department. Students select a play or musical and put the production on to close out the year for our performing arts department. This also allows students to demonstrate the skills that they have acquired through involvement in the performing arts department by allowing them to create and perform a production with their own vision.