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The student voice of Perry High School

The Precedent

The student voice of Perry High School

The Precedent

The student voice of Perry High School

The Precedent

(From left to right) Natalie Park, Julia Pitman, Adithi Nythruva, Aerin Mason, and Sarah Bishop sing the song “Have yourself a merry little Christmas.” They represent holiday cheer with their festive headwear.

Holiday cheer in every note

Mark Jaber, Staff Reporter December 16, 2022

Throughout the second quarter, all four choirs practiced and produced a cheerful myriad of performances. They sang songs ranging from classic seasonal melodies to modern Christmas classics to jazzy reimagined...

Sound of music

Julia Carvalho, Staff Reporter September 2, 2022

As the fall season is quickly approaching, the music department has been hard at work preparing for concerts, competitions, and additional performances. With the help of their directors, musicians have...

Senior Eden Smith demonstrates ensemble choreography in "Mamma Mia!" auditions.

Here we go again

Julia Carvalho and Presley Plant September 2, 2022

On July 27 and 28, the Perry Theater Company held auditions for its first ever production of “Mamma Mia!” Set on a small Greek island, the play follows Donna, an inn owner, and her daughter Sophie...

Friend of senior Makenna Webb photographs Webb for her single's cover photo. The single is released on all platforms including, but not limited to, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and TikTok.

Senior professionally releases single

Madeleine Nseir, Staff Reporter May 14, 2021

“Dedicated, passionate, and unique”: three words former Perry student, photographer and friend, Kenna Ketcher used to describe senior Makenna Webb and her singing. Webb recently accomplished a personal...

Clarinet player Brandon Moak, junior, practicing for Regional auditions. Auditions are structured virtually this year, due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Regional auditions look different for students in music programs

Saydria Ostler, Staff Reporter February 12, 2021

Every year, students enrolled in choir, orchestra, or band have the opportunity to audition for the AMEA Southwest Region Honor Groups. There are eight regions in Arizona, and students can audition for...

Choir getting through the toughest challenges

Choir getting through the toughest challenges

Natalie Tizatl, Staff Reporter November 2, 2020

Now that choir students are now in class in person, the resources that they use is limited. But they are still able to make this year exciting and entertaining, even though the first few months of virtual...

Staley and his second hour practicing for their upcoming concert.

Holiday Concert!

Natalie Tizatl, Staff Reporter November 14, 2019
“I think kids’ hard work and paying attention to detail and striving to be their best musically and performing challenging music has helped them,” Staley said. “Striving to have excellence in our own concerts here has helped us [to get here].”

Choirs perform in iconic Carnegie Hall

Morgan Chung, Staff Reporter April 25, 2018

On Apr. 12, concert choir and advance women’s choir traveled to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall. Choir’s performance these past few years and getting gold at their festivals has allowed...

Perry Choir attended the Worldstrides Onstage Festival at Universal Studios Hollywood Mar. 31 to Apr. 1

Choirs place at Worldstrides Onstage Festival

Morgan Chung, Staff Reporter April 25, 2017

Perry Choir sang a perfect pitch at the Worldstrides Onstage Festival at Universal Studios Hollywood on  Mar. 30 to Apr. 2. Competing against six other schools, Intermediate Choir received second place...

Photo by Hailey James

“A Starry Night” features choir, local food trucks

Ian Graham and Nikki Soto December 12, 2016

The school’s first winter dance, “A Starry Night,” featured a variety of activities and performances, expanding on a traditional homecoming or prom. At the dawn of the dance, several small choir...

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