For 94 years Franklin Area High School has taken a unique approach to their spring talent show - The Musical Broadcast is entirely performed live with no backing tracks at all.
In fact, a dance performance this year almost didn't make it in when the dancers, Ella Bodien and Quinlan Karns wanted to use a specific song that the show's band director Steve Johnston just didn't have the time to arrange.
In fact, a dance performance this year almost didn't make it in when the dancers, Ella Bodien and Quinlan Karns wanted to use a specific song that the show's band director Steve Johnston just didn't have the time to arrange.
But when they approached him with the idea of fellow student Madolyn Williams singing the song as chorale teacher Sarah Gilbert played accompaniment on piano, it was a go.
The show features all live music and skits performed by the students and includes performance by the cheerleading squads and the marching band Silks and Knightettes. The concert and jazz bands are responsible for all the orchestrated music.
The two-day show is a fundraiser for the music program. The curtain goes up at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are only $5.
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