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Small Ensemble Concert at High �� East

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Spring Play Season a Sensation for Fans
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HSM Gets Test Run at Hooper Ave
Mar 21, 2025
Fourth and Fifth Graders Serenaded at Arena
Mar 21, 2025
Tri-M Music Honor Society Returns to East, Musicians Inducted
Jan 31, 2025
Photo Gallery: Intermediate East 2024 Winter Concert
Dec 12, 2024
South Spectacular at TOB, Take First
Oct 14, 2024
East Band Takes First Place at Raritan Competition
Sep 10, 2024
Fall Instrument Test Drive Seeks to Make Music Matches
Sep 11, 2024
Photo Gallery: High �� East 2024 Spring Concert
May 24, 2024
Photo Gallery: Instrument Test Drive 2024
May 21, 2024
South Choir Rated 'Excellent,' Takes Third in National Showcase

High �� South's choir participated in a showcase competition at Hershey Park in Pennsylvania this past weekend.
Apr 23, 2024
Photo Gallery: 'Catch Me If You Can' at High �� East

Catch Me If You Can played to rave reviews at High �� East this past weekend. On hand to photograph the Thursday, Feb. 29 show was HSE teacher and district photographer Allison Goodwin.
Mar 04, 2024
HSN Teacher Reviews ��'s 'Our Town'

From Erich Brunner
Nov 21, 2023
Marching Mariners Named Tops in Region

It's been a season of success for district bands, but High �� North just upped the ante. The Marching Mariners were named Tournament of Bands Region 7 Group 3A champs over the weekend.
Oct 23, 2023
South Voted Best Marching Band in Ocean County

A WOBM poll has named High �� South the best band in Ocean County, which serves as a title defense.
Oct 12, 2023
Drumroll Please ... East, North Percussions Named Best

Following both bands' wins in Manchester Sept. 23, High �� North (right) and High �� East's (left) drumlines won "Best Percussion" for Group 3A and 2A, respectively, at the Sept. 30 Tournament of Bands competition at Brick Memorial.
Oct 12, 2023
Summer Instrumental Music Lessons Available

Did you play an instrument this year? If you've completed at least one full year of music instrument with your band or orchestra teacher at school, you're eligible for our FREE Summer Instrument Lesson program. Scan one of the QR codes on the linked flyer to sign up for FREE lessons over the summer.
May 31, 2023
North Dancers Perform at Teen Arts Fest, Selected for States

March 31, 2023-- High �� North's Dance Academy attended the Ocean County Teen Arts Festival March 21-22, where students performed individual choreography and attended a workshop.
Apr 04, 2023
South Grad Becomes Grammy Winner

Feb. 7, 2023-- During Sunday night’s Grammy Awards, the winner of Best Orchestral Performance went to the New York Youth Symphony for their debut album, “Works by Florence Price, Jessie Montgomery, Valerie Coleman.�� Among the performers on that album is Julian Dippolito (left), High �� South Class of 2018.
Feb 07, 2023
All South Jersey Junior High Band Welcomes Several District Musicians

This past weekend, auditions were held for the Region III All South Jersey Junior High Band. Intermediate East seventh grader Abigail Rubino and Intermediate North's Angela Tobin and Abigail Schenck were accepted to the Region III All South Jersey Junior High Band.
Feb 03, 2023
IE Chorus Regales Chelsea Residents with Holiday Songs, Cheer

Intermediate East's chorus spread cheer to residents of The Chelsea at Toms River, an assisted living community.
Dec 16, 2022
South’s Harjes Accepted to Prestigious Honors Band

High �� South senior Jack Harjes has been accepted on clarinet to perform in the 2023 Music Educators Eastern Division Honors Band.
Nov 29, 2022
South’s Moreira Jersey Surfs Through Country on Elite Drumming Tour

High �� South Drum Captain A.J. Moreira accepted a Rack 1 contract with Jersey Surf World Class Drum Corps. He attended training at Delaware State University in June, and then hit the road.
Oct 19, 2022
Outdoor Concert a Success at Intermediate South

Intermediate South held another successful outdoor concert May 25, on a beautiful evening with low humidity and a cool breeze.
May 27, 2022
Potential Future Musicians Test Drive Instruments

The district continued one of its coolest programs yesterday, allowing potential band and orchestra members to play around, literally.
May 24, 2022
The HSS choir finished in first place at the Music in The Parks event held in Hershey, PA May 7. The choir performed Lovely—their first public performance of the piece—with hand chimes, as well as Amazing Grace. Congratulations, HSS choir! Follow the link to view their performance on YouTube.
May 11, 2022
Dance Academy Rumbas to Manasquan for Latin-Inspired Lessons

High �� North's Dance Academy students attended a Latin lesson at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Manasquan on Monday, May 2.
May 05, 2022
High �� East's Indoor Color Guard Places Sixth

The HSE Indoor Guard placed sixth in the SRAA division with a score of 74.58; their score went up by 7.38.
Apr 04, 2022
The band was asked to lend its voices to the first ever Walk for the Homeless in support of creating full-year shelters in the county. HSS student musicians led a large group of activists down Hooper Avenue and to the county offices April 2.
Apr 04, 2022
Teen Arts Fest Taps Dance Academy Senior to Represent OC

Senior Julianna Bolish was selected to represent Ocean County at the State Teen Arts based on her piece, "Her."
Mar 25, 2022
Two Students to Represent County in Traveling Art Exhibition

Seniors Diana Ferullo and Diana Sacramento Rea had their artwork chosen to represent Ocean County in the 2022 N.J. State Teen Arts Traveling Art Exhibition.
Mar 24, 2022
‘Matilda�� Cast Receives Surprise Visit, Significant Scholarships

The cast and crew of High �� North’s Matilda were surprised to learn that Frenie Acoba, the original Lavender in the Broadway production of the show, was in the audience during their Saturday, Feb. 26 performance.
Mar 01, 2022
HSN Freshman Maggie Eidel Honored for All-State Orchestra Nod

High �� North freshman Maggie Eidel was recognized with a certificate of achievement during the February Board of Education meeting for being named to the prestigious All-State Orchestra. While that is an impressive accomplishment, reaching that level of competition during freshman year is nothing less than extraordinary!
Feb 17, 2022
Two Intermediate North Students Named to All Shore Orchestra

Congratulations to Intermediate North seventh grader Caroline Yoon and eighth grader Sabrina Roselli for being accepted into the All Shore Intermediate Orchestra. The girls will perform 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18 at Wall Intermediate �� and proudly represent their school alongside other students from Ocean, Monmouth and Middlesex counties.
Feb 14, 2022
Visual Arts Academy Student Honored for Captivating Painting

Diana Ferullo, a senior in the Visual Arts Academy at High �� North, was awarded an honorable mention for her emotive painting "Caving In" from the 2022 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
Feb 10, 2022
Congratulations to Intermediate East eighth-grade orchestra students Kiran Kanuga (violin), Berra Buber (cello), Jason Batin (cello), and Michael Thomas (cello), who were recently accepted into the Region III All South Jersey Orchestra.
Feb 10, 2022
All Shore Jazz Band Features HSS Drummer

This past weekend, Feb. 5, the All Shore Jazz Band performed at Manalapan High ��. Among them was High �� South student A.J. Moreira.
Feb 08, 2022
TRN Thespian Troupe Recognized With Multiple Awards During State Festival

Over this past weekend, Toms River North's Thespian Troupe /curriculum/the-arts-at-trrs/7455 participated virtually in the NJ State Thespian Festival. Students came to school all weekend to have fun together while participating in the festival's activities.
Jan 24, 2022
Harjes Named to All-State Symphonic Band

High �� South junior Jack Harjes successfully auditioned for the New Jersey All-State Symphonic Band, making him one of the top 15 high school clarinet players in the state.
Jan 24, 2022
Theatre Students Experiencing Commercial Success

From Papa John's to Hadestown, current and former HSN Theatre Academy students are making their mark.
Jan 12, 2022
High �� North Theatre Sharing Its Holiday Spirit

High �� North's theatre troupe has been busy spreading holiday cheer.
Dec 17, 2021
Dance Academy Gets Improv Instruction From Drew Dollaz

The team has been traveling to Ocean County College to meet with and receive instruction from Drew Dollaz, a Brooklyn-based street dancer specializing in rhythmic contortions.
Dec 15, 2021
IE Chorus & Orchestra Spread Holiday Cheer

Intermediate East Chorus & Orchestra students spread some holiday cheer to the residents of Complete Care Bey Lea. Students shared holiday cards, along with a recording of their recent Winter Concert.
Dec 15, 2021
First Graders Enjoy ��house Rock at HSN

visiting High �� North to watch the school's talented actors perform ��house Rock.
May 02, 2024
Four HSS Students Named 'All-South Jersey'

High �� South’s Chloe Seluchins (clarinet; band), Jack Harjes (clarinet; band and orchestra), Victoria Stendardo (trumpet; band), and Mary Antonowicz (cello; orchestra) were named to the All-South Jersey Regional Band or Orchestra.
Dec 13, 2021
Intermediate South Grad to Perform in 'Annie Live!'

Jadaya Bivins, who graduated from Intermediate South and who currently attends the OCVT Grunin Arts Academy, is set to perform in "Annie Live!" airing on NBC Thursday, Dec. 2.
Nov 17, 2021
Produced by Arts ED NJ, the 4:15 mark shows footage of Toms River and High �� North theater student John Claude Yamboa.
Oct 05, 2021
Intermediate South Student Set to Star in Broadway Show

Intermediate South student Gabriel Amoroso is set to star in the Broadway show Caroline, or Change, which will play at Studio 54 starting in October.
Sep 24, 2021
HSN Dance Team to Host Professional Artist

Students, teacher will learn all about modern dance.
Sep 10, 2021
June 6, 2021-- Watch the Intermediate Chorus present their 2021 virtual performance of "Sisi Ni Moja."
Oct 06, 2021
IE Chorus Performs Virtually With Acclaimed Vocalist

April 15, 2021 -- Dr. Melson's Intermediate East chorus students collaborated with acclaimed vocalist Chris Pinnella to create a virtual choir project featuring the song "I'm Still Standing."
Oct 06, 2021

Photos

Little Shop of Horrors, High �� East, March 29, 2023

High �� East's 2023 Winter Concert; photo by Allison Goodwin

Board member Kathy Eagan visited East Dover to watch her granddaughter perform at the school's 2022 winter concert.

East Dover Elementary's fourth- and fifth-grade winter concert, 2022

The Intermediate North orchestra and band began their Music in Our ��s Month performance tour March 15. They performed for the fourth- and fifth-grade students of West Dover and Walnut Street elementary schools, and will be visiting Citta and North Dover elementary schools at the end of the month.

Artist in residence Lisa Grimes provided professional development for High �� North staff, who learned modern dance March 9.

Artist in residence Lisa Grimes provided professional development for High �� North staff, who learned modern dance exercises March 9.

Modern dance artist Lisa Grimes works with High �� North's Dance Academy students as part of the school's AIE residency grant program.

HSE's winter concert was a rousing success.

Intermediate East 8th grade band students Victoria Cutillo (trombone), Logan Lonergan (trombone), Noah Eichert (clarinet), and Nora Healy (clarinet) were accepted into the Region III All South Jersey Junior High Band.

HSE Choir Winter Concert

HSN Dance Academy visits NYC

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The Arts at TRRSOur Bands, Orchestras, Choirs & Troupes

Upcoming Events

High �������� East Choir & Band Spring Concert

Small Ensemble Concert at High �������� East

Follow Along

The Latest

Spring Play Season a Sensation for Fans

HSM Gets Test Run at Hooper Ave

Fourth and Fifth Graders Serenaded at Arena

Tri-M Music Honor Society Returns to East, Musicians Inducted

Photo Gallery: Intermediate East 2024 Winter Concert

South Spectacular at TOB, Take First

East Band Takes First Place at Raritan Competition

Fall Instrument Test Drive Seeks to Make Music Matches

Photo Gallery: High �������� East 2024 Spring Concert

Photo Gallery: Instrument Test Drive 2024

South Choir Rated 'Excellent,' Takes Third in National Showcase

Photo Gallery: 'Catch Me If You Can' at High �������� East

HSN Teacher Reviews ��������'s 'Our Town'

Marching Mariners Named Tops in Region

South Voted Best Marching Band in Ocean County

Drumroll Please ... East, North Percussions Named Best

Summer Instrumental Music Lessons Available

North Dancers Perform at Teen Arts Fest, Selected for States

South Grad Becomes Grammy Winner

All South Jersey Junior High Band Welcomes Several District Musicians

IE Chorus Regales Chelsea Residents with Holiday Songs, Cheer

South’s Harjes Accepted to Prestigious Honors Band

South’s Moreira Jersey Surfs Through Country on Elite Drumming Tour

Outdoor Concert a Success at Intermediate South

Potential Future Musicians Test Drive Instruments

Dance Academy Rumbas to Manasquan for Latin-Inspired Lessons

High �������� East's Indoor Color Guard Places Sixth

Teen Arts Fest Taps Dance Academy Senior to Represent OC

Two Students to Represent County in Traveling Art Exhibition

‘Matilda�� Cast Receives Surprise Visit, Significant Scholarships

HSN Freshman Maggie Eidel Honored for All-State Orchestra Nod

Two Intermediate North Students Named to All Shore Orchestra

Visual Arts Academy Student Honored for Captivating Painting

All Shore Jazz Band Features HSS Drummer

TRN Thespian Troupe Recognized With Multiple Awards During State Festival

Harjes Named to All-State Symphonic Band

Theatre Students Experiencing Commercial Success

High �������� North Theatre Sharing Its Holiday Spirit

Dance Academy Gets Improv Instruction From Drew Dollaz

IE Chorus & Orchestra Spread Holiday Cheer

First Graders Enjoy ��������house Rock at HSN

Four HSS Students Named 'All-South Jersey'

Intermediate South Grad to Perform in 'Annie Live!'

Intermediate South Student Set to Star in Broadway Show

HSN Dance Team to Host Professional Artist

IE Chorus Performs Virtually With Acclaimed Vocalist

Photos

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High �� East Choir & Band Spring Concert

Small Ensemble Concert at High �� East

Photo Gallery: High �� East 2024 Spring Concert

Photo Gallery: 'Catch Me If You Can' at High �� East

HSN Teacher Reviews ��'s 'Our Town'

High �� East's Indoor Color Guard Places Sixth

High �� North Theatre Sharing Its Holiday Spirit

First Graders Enjoy ��house Rock at HSN