![The string orchestra perform their pieces "Scarf Dance" by Chaminade from Callirhoe arr. Longfield and "Lakay" by Ducasse to an audience filled with family and friends on December 20. Their music was derived from the French-speaking world and like the choral pieces, followed a nostalgic home theme.](https://shpantherpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/EVELYNN-LIN—INSTRUMENTAL-12-17-24-22-1200x800.jpg)
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Haven chorus, orchestra showcase winter concert to community
After rehearsals and preparations that began in August, Haven’s orchestra and choral department performed for family and friends.
![Sophomore Claire Salera, junior Orli Schoff, freshman Angel Gonzalez, sophomore Leah Reece, junior Norah Magargee, and sophomore Madeline Garson dance to "Sleigh Ride" during the winter Dance Haven showcase in the auditorium. The showcase took place on December 13 in the auditorium. "I think it went really well. I think we had a lot of choreographers, and a lot of people trying styles out of their comfort zones, which is really cool," Salera said. "I think it was a really successful show and a lot of people came out to support us, which was good."](https://shpantherpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Dance-Haven-12-13-EVIE-FERNANDEZ-22-1200x800.jpg)
Dance Haven winter showcase offers fun, festive performances
Members had the opportunity to show off their hard work for family and friends at the annual winter recital.
PHOTOS, VIDEO: All aboard “The Polar Express”: Orchestra performs in themed hallway
The second floor transformed into a festive fifth block pop-up concert.
![LEADING & RECRUITING • The Haven Marching Band drum majors salute to the crowd at the home opener against Radnor on September 13 before the start of the halftime show.](https://shpantherpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screenshot-2024-12-14-at-11.45.59 PM-1200x802.png)
BAND BEAT: Students, staff explore expansion of marching band
Maintaining the Panther Marching Band’s identity as the largest high school band in the state requires a team effort.
![MAKING BEATS • Saylor dabbles around with music software while practicing in his at-home studio.](https://shpantherpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SAYLOR-1200x800.jpg)
FEATURED ARTIST: Quinten Saylor shares genuine passion for music
Senior uses an array of musical outlets to express his creativity.
![STRUMMING SONGS • English teacher Mr. Robert Zakrzewski strums his guitar at his parent’s 50th anniversary. PHOTO: Marisa McGovern, MnM Family Photography](https://shpantherpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ZAKRZEWSKI-1200x800.jpg)
TEACHER CREATIONS: Mr. Robert Zakrzewski finds harmony through guitar
Freely playing the guitar has been a source of inspiration in his life at home and at school.
![MAKING LASTING MEMORIES • The Haven Panther Marching Band silks are all hands up as they
chant along to a stand song during the game against Lower Merion on October 19.](https://shpantherpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/marching-band-@-lower-merion-10_19_24-matthew-ramirez-106-1200x798.jpg)
Your 2024 Panther marching band, wrapped
Fifth block, Saturday parades, Friday night lights. Life moves fast, but lucky for you, we took notes.
![HERE WE GO AGAIN! • Director Mandie Banks discusses rehearsal plans with sophomore and student
director Caroline Boerth.](https://shpantherpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_0392-Dyllan-Leaf-1-e1734237487368-1200x900.jpg)
Early development of spring musical “Mamma Mia” sparks interest
It may be cold outside, but the Haven stage will soon be warmed by stage lights and the Greek summer sun.
![SOMETHING JAZZY • Junior (now senior) Silla Prown performs with the Jazz Band during Jazz Night on
April 4, 2024 in the Strath Haven High School Auditorium.](https://shpantherpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screenshot-2024-12-14-at-11.42.56 PM-1200x797.png)
Jazz, Modern Band arrive following end of marching band
Students prepare for the Jazz and Modern Bands in the spring semester.
![FOR A GOOD CAUSE • Ten recipients stand outside the Moore College of Art and Design during their field trip to visit the school on
December 10. Photo via @shhsart on Instagram.](https://shpantherpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/MOORE-COLLEGE-1-1200x800.jpg)
Moore College awards scholarships in honor of Carson Prey-Harbaugh
To carry on a creative legacy, ten Strath Haven students will attend free classes at Moore College of Art and Design.
![Dance Haven members rehearse choreography to the song "WILDFLOWER" by Billie Eilish on the second floor on Tuesday, December 10. Members utilize open spaces in hallways and stairwells during 5th block to prepare for the winter Dance Haven showcase.](https://shpantherpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/dance-haven-prep-1-2-1200x798.jpg)
Dance Haven promises exciting student-led performance
Participants in the student-run club share what they are doing to prepare everyone for the winter showcase.
![The Panther Marching Band marches along State St. in a Halloween-themed parade in Media, Pa on the morning of Saturday, October 26.](https://shpantherpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/HALLOWEEN-PARADE-1200x800.jpg)
Haven performs in Media Halloween parade
The Panther Marching Band takes to the streets of Media for this year’s Halloween Parade.