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| WHS sign advertising band event to the town |
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| New music room at WHS with special sound panels and educational musical materials |
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| The new auditorium in the new WHS |
Many communities in the United States do not have the public interest or the budget to support the arts. The town of Wilmington is unique due to its overwhelming support for the visual, theatrical, and musical arts. Throughout our community, we can see signs that the people around us are proud to bring attention to the arts of Wilmington. The citizens of Wilmington voted overwhelmingly for a new school, featuring special rooms and accommodations for the arts. Specialized rooms for art classes including ceramics and photography add to curriculum to create more well rounded students. Though we as bloggers are not artistically talented enough to make a pot in ceramics, we are able to admire the talents of other students through display cases throughout the art wings. A new, state-of-the art auditorium was constructed; bigger and better than the old one. This will be used for new plays and musicals- events that are well advertised and attended by the civilians of Wilmington. Music groups will also perform in this space, after practicing in the ensemble room. This room was especially designed for the Wildcat Band, Strings Attached Orchestra, and Wilmington High School singing groups. The room is complete with sound panels, storage space, and new supplies for musical education. These musical groups are loved and embraced by the community, while being emotionally and financially supported.
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| Wildcat Band marches down Main Street in Disney World this past December, 2014 |
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| Strings Orchestra instruments in handmade stand in music room |
The musical groups in Wilmington High School are large and growing still. Groups are supported by the community to perform and travel. The Wildcat Band ("Best Band in the Land") is in attendance at every home Friday night football game, and has recently traveled to Disney World in Florida to march down Main Street. Many members of the community donated to this trip, and even traveled to see the parade. The Strings Attached Orchestra travels to Europe every two years where they represent the community. They enjoyed overpriced pasta and gelato while performing for Italian government officials.These groups would not be successful or financially able without the support of our unique community. The tax payers and leaders have invested in the arts at Wilmington High School and have allowed the programs to grow and travel. Without the unique love and care from our unique community, arts at WHS can flourish and enrich the lives of students and community members alike.
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