Members of the various performing arts departments at Noblesville High School grabbed their guitars, microphones, musical instruments and theater scripts during Mayfest, an annual daylong student talent showcase.
“It’s a neat way to showcase what the performing arts are doing,” said NHS Band Director Stacey White. “I’d love to see more community folks come out. It’s nice not only for the school to be really focused in on spotlighting performing arts, but it’s a nice way to have students to see their peers.”
White said the number of students involved has made it “almost to the point where we’ve grown a little too big.”
“There are tons of bands, everything from color guard to percussion, ensemble to concert and jazz bands, orchestra, choirs, guitar, piano programs,” he said. “There’s lots of different ways to showcase individuals or the group.”
Sophomore Nathan Haston performed on the piano and played alto saxophone with the jazz band and wind ensemble.
“It gives us the chance to perform in front of a lot of people,” said Haston. “It keeps us from getting nervous when we play later on.”
During the senior showcase, Amanda Horton sang “Don’t Forget to Remember Me.” Horton, who plans to major in nursing at Anderson University in the fall, said the song has specific meaning in her life.
“It’s about a girl leaving her mom,” she explained. “My mom is not just my mom but my best friend. I wasn’t crying until I looked at her and she was crying.”
Fellow senior Hannah Pimley sang “On the Radio” with Phoebe Davis accompanying on the ukulele.
“It’s a song I’ve been singing since eighth grade and thought now would be the time to perform it,” Pimley said.
Pimley, who will major in chemistry and chemistry education at Indiana University, said she enjoyed the feeling of unity the event created.
“I love it because it allows the performing arts to come together. We can come together to watch each other,” she said.