Arts and Music

The William Penn School District Arts & Music Department is dedicated to inspiring creativity, expression, and excellence through high-quality arts education. Our programs empower students to explore their talents, amplify their voices, and connect learning to culture and community.

The Penn Wood High School Show Choir Preview Concert will take place on Thursday, March 19th, at 6:00 PM in the Penn Wood HS-GAC Auditorium. This special performance, presented by the William Penn School District, precedes the choir's out-of-state competition. The program lasts under 30 minutes and includes an opportunity to chat with the performers afterward. The flyer features a maroon background with silhouettes of performers and musical notes, topped with the district's logo and slogan:
Promotional flyer for Penn Wood High School Theater's production of Disney’s High School Musical 2. Performances are February 26, 27, and 28 at 7:00 PM at 100 Green Ave, Lansdowne, PA. Tickets are advance/ door for general admission, and advance/ door for WPSD students. 3-day passes are .

Arts and music play a vital role in our students’ academic and personal growth. Through visual art, instrumental and vocal music, and performance opportunities, students develop creativity, discipline, collaboration, and confidence.

Our programs are designed to be inclusive, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate, ensuring every student has access to meaningful arts experiences from elementary school through graduation.

 

Penn Wood Theater Club

The Penn Wood Middle School production of Matilda Jr. will be held at the middle school, located at
121 Summit Street, Darby.

Thursday, March 12 – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 13 – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 14 – 3:00 p.m.

The Penn Wood High School production of Disney’s High School Musical 2 will take place at the high school, located at 100 Green Avenue, Lansdowne.

Thursday, April 9 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 10 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 11 – 7:00 p.m.

Tickets for all performances are available through the official online portal at www.pennwoodtheater.ludus.com.

Discounted general admission is available for advance purchases, and tickets will also be sold at the door.

 

Band and Choir

The Penn Wood High School Show Choir will present a special Preview Concert to the WPSD community on Thursday, March 19th, at 6:00 p.m.

This performance is a debut showcase for the students before they take the program on the road for competition. This will be the first time the ensemble has participated in a competitive circuit.

 

A diverse group of students is gathered on stage, dressed in matching black polo shirts featuring the school's music program logo. A student with long locs and glasses stands at the center, holding a microphone and singing. The students surrounding the soloist are smiling and engaged, appearing to provide backing vocals or support. The lighting is dramatic and cool-toned, typical of an indoor auditorium performance.

Penn Wood Theater Club Presents

Promotional flyer for Penn Wood Middle School Theater's production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Jr. Performances are March 12 and 13 at 6:00 PM, and March 14 at 3:00 PM at 121 Summit Street, Darby, PA. Tickets are $10 advance/$15 door for general admission, and $7 advance/$10 door for WPSD students.

 

A red promotional flyer for "High School Musical 2" presented by Penn Wood High School Theater. The production runs from April 9th to April 11th at 7:00 PM at 100 Green Ave, Lansdowne, PA. General admission is $10.00 in advance or $15.00 at the door; students with ID pay $7.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door. A QR code is provided for tickets. The bottom of the flyer features black silhouettes of teenagers jumping and dancing against the red background.

Upcoming Band and Choir Performances

The Penn Wood High School Show Choir Preview Concert will take place on Thursday, March 19th, at 6:00 PM in the Penn Wood HS-GAC Auditorium. This special performance, presented by the William Penn School District, precedes the choir's out-of-state competition. The program lasts under 30 minutes and includes an opportunity to chat with the performers afterward. The flyer features a maroon background with silhouettes of performers and musical notes, topped with the district's logo and slogan: "Innovation. Opportunity. Success."