Perry Performing Arts Center
Upcoming EventS
Perry Fine Arts Series -
Al Welsh Orchestra
October 14, 2018 - 2:00 p.m.
The Perry Fine Arts Series will be presenting the Al Welsh Orchestra in concert on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Perry Performing Arts Center,
The Al Welsh Orchestra plays music of the big band era along with many of the most famous dance tunes of the 1920s, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, and beyond! They play the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Woody Hermann, Benny Goodman as well as music of the most popular dance bands such as Lawrence Welk, Guy Lombardo, Sammy Kaye, and many others!
Since the mid 1950's, the Al Welsh Orchestra has entertained thousands of people annually, playing for many different occasions. Just as in decades past, the orchestra continues on to this day, playing ballrooms, dance clubs, town celebrations, wedding receptions, birthday and anniversary parties, and dedications, among other venues. Al Welsh was regarded as one of Iowa's most well-known swing band leaders and performers. Welsh started his band in the early 1950's and led his group for 39 years until his untimely death in March 1989 at the age of 59. Sherry Welsh continued to keep the band in existence after her husband's death, along with saxophone/clarinet player, Ross Leeper, who took over as leader and announcer. In January 2003, trombone player Denny Anderson purchased the band from Mrs. Welsh. Members of the Al Welsh Orchestra have been playing together for most of their playing careers. Several members have been with the orchestra for over 40 years. To learn more about the Al Welsh Orchestra and their members, visit their website Al Welsh Orchestra.
Perry Fine Arts concerts are free, donations accepted, and open to all.
The Perry Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
Al Welsh Orchestra
October 14, 2018 - 2:00 p.m.
The Perry Fine Arts Series will be presenting the Al Welsh Orchestra in concert on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Perry Performing Arts Center,
The Al Welsh Orchestra plays music of the big band era along with many of the most famous dance tunes of the 1920s, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, and beyond! They play the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Woody Hermann, Benny Goodman as well as music of the most popular dance bands such as Lawrence Welk, Guy Lombardo, Sammy Kaye, and many others!
Since the mid 1950's, the Al Welsh Orchestra has entertained thousands of people annually, playing for many different occasions. Just as in decades past, the orchestra continues on to this day, playing ballrooms, dance clubs, town celebrations, wedding receptions, birthday and anniversary parties, and dedications, among other venues. Al Welsh was regarded as one of Iowa's most well-known swing band leaders and performers. Welsh started his band in the early 1950's and led his group for 39 years until his untimely death in March 1989 at the age of 59. Sherry Welsh continued to keep the band in existence after her husband's death, along with saxophone/clarinet player, Ross Leeper, who took over as leader and announcer. In January 2003, trombone player Denny Anderson purchased the band from Mrs. Welsh. Members of the Al Welsh Orchestra have been playing together for most of their playing careers. Several members have been with the orchestra for over 40 years. To learn more about the Al Welsh Orchestra and their members, visit their website Al Welsh Orchestra.
Perry Fine Arts concerts are free, donations accepted, and open to all.
The Perry Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
Perry HS Choir Fall Concert
October 16, 2018
Perry High School Vocal Music Department will perform a Fall Concert on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Perry High School Performing Arts Center.
This concert is free and open to the public.
The Perry Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
October 16, 2018
Perry High School Vocal Music Department will perform a Fall Concert on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Perry High School Performing Arts Center.
This concert is free and open to the public.
The Perry Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
Robin Hood
Perry High School Drama Department
November 2-3, 2018
Perry High School Drama Department will present Robin Hood by Dan Niedermyer on November 2 & 3, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Perry High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets to Robin Hood will be on sale in the High School office beginning October 22, 2018. Ticket prices are $5.00 for adults.
Experience a fresh take on the life of Robin Hood, prince of thieves, through the amusing narrative of wandering minstrel-troubadour, Friar Tuck, as the legend marvelously comes to life! Meet Little John, Robin’s right-hand-man, Maid Marian, Robin’s sweetheart and love, and Marian’s dedicated handmaiden, Cassandra. Robin Hood will take you through the legend of Sherwood Forest to the robbing of the Sheriff’s men, when Robin Hood dared to defy both the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and the despotic monarch King John.
The Perry Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
Perry High School Drama Department
November 2-3, 2018
Perry High School Drama Department will present Robin Hood by Dan Niedermyer on November 2 & 3, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Perry High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets to Robin Hood will be on sale in the High School office beginning October 22, 2018. Ticket prices are $5.00 for adults.
Experience a fresh take on the life of Robin Hood, prince of thieves, through the amusing narrative of wandering minstrel-troubadour, Friar Tuck, as the legend marvelously comes to life! Meet Little John, Robin’s right-hand-man, Maid Marian, Robin’s sweetheart and love, and Marian’s dedicated handmaiden, Cassandra. Robin Hood will take you through the legend of Sherwood Forest to the robbing of the Sheriff’s men, when Robin Hood dared to defy both the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and the despotic monarch King John.
The Perry Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
N.H.S. Induction Ceremony
November 5, 2018
Perry High School National Honor Society Induction Ceremony on Monday, November 5, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Perry High School Performing Arts Center.
This event is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
November 5, 2018
Perry High School National Honor Society Induction Ceremony on Monday, November 5, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Perry High School Performing Arts Center.
This event is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
RESCHEDULED - 2nd Grade Concert
November 6, 2018
Perry Elementary School 2nd Grade Concert on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Perry High School Performing Arts Center.
This concert is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
This concert was originally scheduled on October 9, 2018 and was cancelled due to severe weather in the Perry area.
November 6, 2018
Perry Elementary School 2nd Grade Concert on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Perry High School Performing Arts Center.
This concert is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
This concert was originally scheduled on October 9, 2018 and was cancelled due to severe weather in the Perry area.
RESCHEDULED - 3rd Grade Concert
November 6, 2018
Perry Elementary School 3rd Grade Concert on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Perry High School Performing Arts Center.
This concert is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
This concert was originally scheduled on October 9, 2018 and was cancelled due to severe weather in the Perry area.
November 6, 2018
Perry Elementary School 3rd Grade Concert on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Perry High School Performing Arts Center.
This concert is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
This concert was originally scheduled on October 9, 2018 and was cancelled due to severe weather in the Perry area.
Veterans Day Celebration
November 12, 2018
The twenty-first annual Perry Community High School Veterans Day Celebration will be held on Monday, November 12, 2018. A cooperative effort between Bluejay Congress, the Perry Student Activities Department, the Perry Historical Commission, and the local Perry chapters of the American Legion and the VFW.
On November 11, 1989, the Perry Community High School Social Studies Department of Jim Kaufman, Tom Lipovac, and Tom Schleicher held its first Veterans Day Panel Discussion. World War II Veterans Mayor George Soumas, Mr. Emil Natalle, and Mr. Dale Grow visited with our American History students. Each Veterans Day since, veterans have visited Perry High School sharing their memories.
On Veterans Day in 1997, Mr. Natalle remarked that no community observance of this special day was planned. With this in mind, Bluejay Congress under the leadership of Linda Kaufman and with the assistance of International Affairs class, organized and hosted the first Perry High School Veterans Day Celebration in 1998.
This event is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
4th Grade Concert
November 13, 2018
Perry Elementary School 4th Grade Concert on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Perry High School Performing Arts Center.
This concert is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
November 13, 2018
Perry Elementary School 4th Grade Concert on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Perry High School Performing Arts Center.
This concert is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
5th Grade Vocal Concert
November 13, 2018
Perry Elementary 5th Grade Vocal Concert on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Perry Performing Arts Center.
This concert is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
November 13, 2018
Perry Elementary 5th Grade Vocal Concert on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Perry Performing Arts Center.
This concert is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
Perry Fine Arts Series - Greater Des Moines Community Band
December 2, 2018 - 2:00 p.m.
The Perry Fine Arts Series will be presenting the Greater Des Moines Community Band in concert on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Perry Performing Arts Center.
The Greater Des Moines Community Band is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Our ensemble of 65 plus voluntary musicians ages 16 to 80+ love to share their lifetime love of music by performing Fall, Holiday and Spring concerts on the week-ends at Merle Hay Mall, First Christian Church and Retirement Homes as well as performing in parades and at senior living centers from Memorial Day to the end of the Iowa State Fair.
The Greater Des Moines Community Band was established in October 1987 by Dr. Carroll Childs who was then Supervisor of Music for the Des Moines Public Schools. The second conductor as Jimmy Selland, retired Coordinator of Music for the West Des Moines Community Schools. In the fall of 1991, Vic Anderson became Music Director and in 2011, David Lilijedahl became our next Music Director with our assistant conductor, Ms. Christa Miller, a member of the euphonium section. Christa Miller now serves at our director.
About Our Director
Christa Miller is an active music educator teaching Middle School Band and Choir at St. Theresa in Des Moines. Her professional affiliations include SCIBA, IBA, and IHSMA. She serves on the IBA MS Affairs Committee and is SCIBA MS Affairs and MS Honor Band Chair and Commission Project Chair. Christa’s service also includes adjudication for SCIBA and IHSMA. In addition to her directing duties with Greater Des Moines Community Band, she plays euphonium in Sax ‘N Brass.
Perry Fine Arts concerts are free, donations accepted, and open to all.
The Perry Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
December 2, 2018 - 2:00 p.m.
The Perry Fine Arts Series will be presenting the Greater Des Moines Community Band in concert on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Perry Performing Arts Center.
The Greater Des Moines Community Band is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Our ensemble of 65 plus voluntary musicians ages 16 to 80+ love to share their lifetime love of music by performing Fall, Holiday and Spring concerts on the week-ends at Merle Hay Mall, First Christian Church and Retirement Homes as well as performing in parades and at senior living centers from Memorial Day to the end of the Iowa State Fair.
The Greater Des Moines Community Band was established in October 1987 by Dr. Carroll Childs who was then Supervisor of Music for the Des Moines Public Schools. The second conductor as Jimmy Selland, retired Coordinator of Music for the West Des Moines Community Schools. In the fall of 1991, Vic Anderson became Music Director and in 2011, David Lilijedahl became our next Music Director with our assistant conductor, Ms. Christa Miller, a member of the euphonium section. Christa Miller now serves at our director.
About Our Director
Christa Miller is an active music educator teaching Middle School Band and Choir at St. Theresa in Des Moines. Her professional affiliations include SCIBA, IBA, and IHSMA. She serves on the IBA MS Affairs Committee and is SCIBA MS Affairs and MS Honor Band Chair and Commission Project Chair. Christa’s service also includes adjudication for SCIBA and IHSMA. In addition to her directing duties with Greater Des Moines Community Band, she plays euphonium in Sax ‘N Brass.
Perry Fine Arts concerts are free, donations accepted, and open to all.
The Perry Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
HS Band & HS Choir Christmas Concert
December 3, 2018
Perry High School Band & Choir Christmas Concert on Monday, December 3, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Perry High School Performing Arts Center.
This concert is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
December 3, 2018
Perry High School Band & Choir Christmas Concert on Monday, December 3, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Perry High School Performing Arts Center.
This concert is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
Elementary Bluejay Chorus Concert
December 10, 2018
Perry Elementary School Bluejay Chorus Concert on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Perry Performing Arts Center.
This concert is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
December 10, 2018
Perry Elementary School Bluejay Chorus Concert on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Perry Performing Arts Center.
This concert is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
MS Choir Winter Concert
December 17, 2018
Perry Middle School Choir Winter Concert on Monday, December 17, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Perry Performing Arts Center.
This concert is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
December 17, 2018
Perry Middle School Choir Winter Concert on Monday, December 17, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Perry Performing Arts Center.
This concert is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
