Throughout the month of May Linganore’s Performing Arts have been filled with busy schedules of performances.

On May 1 in the Dining Hall held the LHS Instrumental Music & Guard award ceremony. During the ceremony seniors presented Mr. Lloyd with a musical tie, a Beatles poster, and stained glass as a good-bye gift.

One day after the award ceremony the All-County Jazz Ensemble Concert was held at 4 pm in the theatre. The group consisted of four musicians, Shawn Murrie and Andy Brown on trombone, Shawn Verma on piano, and Nick Belski on drums.

Gary Rupert, previously of Middletown High School and for the past 10 years at Smithsburg High School, directed the group of musicians.

May 7th, the Orchestra, Freshman Band and Symphonic Band performed.

The following week on May 12th was the Jazz Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble concert. Along with the $5 admission, LHS Class of ’16 asked the audience to bring in canned food donations for the #LHSCanstruction.

Yet to come, this friday the Advanced Acting Showcase will be held at 7pm in the theatre.

Lastly, May 20th a Pro Jazz Concert will be hosted. James Miltenberger Jazz Quintet, and other special guests will be performing.

James Miltenberger is a Grammy-nominated pianist who has performed throughout America, Europe and Asia. The group also includes Kevin Llyod on drums, Scott Green on bass, Keith Jackson on trombone and Curtis Johnson on saxophone.

Mr. Lloyd has been playing drums with the group since 1987 and this summer will be taking his 8th tour with them to Europe. Performances will be in areas such as Belgium, Holland and Germany.  Before Mr.Lloyd leaves in July for tour, he has arranged for the group to play at Linganore.

General admission for the Pro Jazz Concert is $10, but for Linganore patrons it’s $7 for adults and $5 for students through Friday, May 15th.