Fine Arts
Manteno High School Concert Band & Wind Ensemble
Manteno High School has a large and active concert band program.
MHS has two performing ensembles.
The Concert Band is a traditional band open to all students interested in performing instrumental music. The concert band is a full credit class that meets 1st block every "B" day. (Every other day on Manteno High School's block schedule.) The Concert Band performs in concert several times each year performing traditional high school band literature. The Concert Band competes each year in the IHSA State Organization Contest. Members may also elect to perform at Solo/Ensemble Contest and audition for the IMEA All-State Band. Band members participate in the outstanding MHS Pep Band which appears at all home football and basketball games. Band members have the opportunity to audition for membership in the "Magic" showchoir combo.
The Wind Ensemble is a traditional band open by audition to MHS instrumental students. Membership in the Wind Ensemble is limited to 45 members using a balanced instrumentation. The Wind Ensemble is a full credit class that meets 1st block every "A" day. (Every other day on Manteno High School's block schedule.) The Wind Ensemble performs in concert several times each year performing advanced high school band literature. The Wind Ensemble competes each year in the IHSA State Organization Contest. Members may also elect to perform at Solo/Ensemble Contest and audition for the IMEA All-State Band. Brass players participate in the MHS "Christmas Brass Ensemble" which performs throughout the area during the Christmas season. Band members participate in the outstanding MHS Pep Band which appears at all home football and basketball games. Band members have the opportunity to audition for membership in the "Magic" showchoir combo.
Manteno High School Varsity and Junior Varsity Choirs
Manteno High School is proud to have the largest choral program in the area. Over 150 students participate in one of two mixed choirs at MHS. Manteno High School's top mixed choir has received a consistent Division I (Superior) rating at IHSA State Organization Contest.
The Junior Varsity Chorus is a mixed chorus of Freshmen and Sophomore Vocal Music students. Junior Varsity Chorus is a full credit class. The chorus meets during 3rd block each "B" day on the MHS block schedule. The chorus performs in concert several times during the school year. The Junior Varsity choir competes in the annual IHSA Organization Contest. Members may also elect to compete in Solo/Ensemble Contest and to audition for IMEA district festival.
The Varsity Chorus is a mixed chorus of junior and senior vocal music students. Varsity Chorus is a full credit class. The chorus meets during 3rd block each "A" day on the MHS block schedule. the chorus performs in concert several times during the school year. The Varsity Chorus competes in the annual IHSA Organization Contest. Members may also elect to compete in Solo/Ensemble Contest and to audition for the IMEA district and All-State choirs. Students may elect to participate in the I-8 Conference Honors Choral Festival.
Manteno "Magic" Show Choir is a higly competitive, award winning High School Mixed Show Choir. Magic consists of 53 Singer/Dancers, 18 Combo members, and 7 Crew members. Magic travels all over the Midwest, including Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana, to compete in high end show choir competitions.