Volunteers Providing Support to the Performing Arts at Fayetteville-Manlius High School
Events We Support
F-M High School has many exciting performances throughout the school year and Backstage Backers are there to provide volunteer support in many facets for all of them.
The Fall Play is typically held in November of each school year and is sponsored by Thespian Troupe #98. Auditions are open to all students in grades 9-12.
Dessert Night Concert
Every Fall the Music Department holds a Dessert Night Concert. The groups performing are those that are going on the music trip for that particular year. It is typically held in the gym and amazing desserts are served so that concertgoers can enjoy sweets while they listen. This concert is always a fantastic performance!
Spring Musical
Every spring the Music Department puts on an amazing show. It is a large scale production that typically includes over 150 students in cast, crew and pit orchestra.
NYSSMA
The mission of the New York State School Music Association is to advance music education across New York State for its membership and students in member school programs. At solo and small ensemble festivals, students are given a performance evaluation that involves playing a graded solo from the NYSSMA Manual, playing scales and sight reading.
Showboat
Showboat is F-M High School's talent showcase. All proceeds from ticket sales support F-M's A Better Chance Program.
Music Trip
Each year in the Spring the Music Department takes a group of students on a trip where they typically attend "master classes" and perform for an audience as well as take in the sights of their destination. Past trips have been to Nashville, Virginia Beach and Orlando. The trip alternates each year between Band groups and Vocal/Orchestral groups.