School orchestra Halloween concert

Event Information

Fall is not complete without the sounds of the season. The public is invited to a Halloween-themed concert featuring the Merrillville High School and Pierce Middle School orchestras.

The free event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, in Reinhart Auditorium, located at Merrillville High School, 276 East 68th Pl.

Students from grades seven through 12 will play seasonal music with some spooky surprises! Five different orchestras will perform: seventh and eighth grade orchestras, under the direction of Bethany Borgo; and MHS beginning, intermediate and advanced orchestras, under the direction of Diane Rosenthal.

High School soloists who will be featured on the pieces include:  Carmen Garcia, intermediate violin; Olusoji Oduneye, advanced violin; Patience Lyles, advanced violin; and Kaylee Conner, Javonne Spivey, and Josh Lopez, advanced violins and viola.

Auditorium parking is available in the back of the high school. Attendees should use entrance M to the Hall of Flags and auditorium lobby.