NHS Musicals / Orchestra Pit

"Theater can transform a child's life, just as an early cultural experience whether with opera, ballet, music or art is a wonderful thing because it opens the door to a life-long experience, a life-long enjoyment."
— Michael Morpurgo

(Instructor: Mrs. Walters)
Rehearsals are held after school.

If you are interested in learning about playing in the orchestra pit for NHS musicals, please discuss with Mr. Hendricks, Director of NHS Bands.

Fall 2015: Shrek
Fall 2016: Into The Woods
Fall 2017: Drowsy Chaperone
Fall 2018: Cinderella

Recent Musicals Include:

Spring 2020: The Addams Family
Spring 2021: Little Shop of Horrors
Spring 2022: Mamma Mia
Spring 2023: Beauty and the Beast

NHS Musicals / Orchestra Pit

A view of the director's music stand located in the orchestra pit looking up towards the stage in the Niwot High School auditorium.
I’m passionate about music, and I feel that theatre has an extraordinarily musical ability in the way it operates on the audience.
— Simon Mcburney