Music & Arts in our Schools Month

March 2025

Weston Ranch Area Percussion Assembly

Manteca Unified's Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) team hosted University of the Pacific (UOP) Associate Professor Dr. Jon Latta and his music students as they brought the beat to Great Valley, George Komure, and August Knodt Elementary Schools with an electrifying percussion assembly!

Students witnessed drumming styles from West Africa, Brazil, India, and America. exploring the rhythm and culture behind each tradition as part of percussion learning standards. From polyrhythms in West African drumming to the energetic beats of Brazilian samba, the assembly showcased CA music standards, enriching students’ understanding of music, history, and global traditions!

Huge thanks to UOP for sharing the joy of music with our students!

Lathrop Joint Choir Concert

Elementary students from Lathrop area schools joined forces with Lathrop High’s choir for a truly special Spring Choir Concert!

Watching our high school students mentor and inspire younger performers throughout the night was incredible. The talent, collaboration, and passion on display made for an unforgettable evening!

East Union High School Theater

East Union High School’s talented performers have been hard at work rehearsing for their spring production of “The Fantasticks” and opening night is finally here!

Show Schedule:

March 20 – 6 PM (Opening Night!)

Friday, March 21 – 7 PM

Saturday, March 22 – 2 PM

Sunday, March 22 – 7 PM

Don’t miss out on this amazing performance! Get your tickets now: https://bit.ly/4ijlunC

Weston Ranch High School Theater

Weston Ranch High School’s talented performers are hard at work rehearsing for their spring production of Mean Girls! Get ready for an unforgettable show filled with music, drama, and plenty of fetch moments!

Show Dates: April 24-26 & May 1-3

Showtime: 7 PM

Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/4j2jksg

Don’t miss out—come support our amazing students and experience the magic of live theater. For now, check out these fun rehearsal photos!

Manteca High School Art Show

Students, staff, families, and community members stepped into a world of creativity, surrounded by stunning paintings, captivating photographs, and incredible ceramic pieces—all created by talented students.

Adding to the atmosphere, a student group provided live music as guests admired the artwork. In the back of the room, a special display showcased the Fashion Class, highlighting the impressive design work happening at Manteca High!

Bravo to the talented Manteca High artists for sharing their passion and creativity!

Sierra High School Evening of the Arts

Sierra High School was buzzing with creativity at its Evening of the Arts! 

The night kicked off in the cafeteria, where stunning paintings, ceramics, photographs, and more showcased the incredible talent of Sierra’s artists.

Then, in the theatre, the choir and theatre students lit up the stage with a performance full of hits! From the nostalgic harmonies of “Sh-Boom” to the crowd-favorite “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”, the audience was singing, snapping, and swaying along!

And to top it all off, the Sierra High band delivered a showstopping finale, leaving the crowd cheering for more!

Way to go, Sierra High Timberwolves! Your passion and talent made for an unforgettable night!