Ed W. Clark High School
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Clark High School, opened in 1965, is a nine-month magnet high school that is part of the Clark County School District
and is located in Las Vegas, Nevada
.
The orchestra is now under the direction of Chuck Cushinery. Now with a beginning orchestra, any student who wishes to learn how to play classical string instrument may join the orchestra. There are also the intermediate and advanced orchestras for more experienced players. In addition to that, more proficient musicians may opt to audition for the chamber orchestra, which challenges students with a considerably advanced repertoire.
The marching band, directed by Jeff Lacoff and Nick Aultz, now consistently makes finals in marching band competitions and regularly contends with the better groups in the city of Las Vegas . The marching band divides into two bands during the winter and spring seasons: the symphonic band (for the intermediate musicians) and the wind ensemble (for the advanced musicians). Also, jazz band is currently directed by Nick Aultz and in the past has performed at Disneyland and on KLVX's Inside Education.
The chorus, under the direction of Robert West, consists of several different groups. These include: All-men, All-women, Jazz, Concert, Advanced, and Chamber choirs.
In 2008, Clark's full orchestra (consisting of orchestra and band) performed at Carnegie Hall
in New York. They will again play at Carnegie Hall in March 2011.
Clark County School District
The Clark County School District, , is the 5th largest school district in the United States. It serves all of Clark County, Nevada, including the cities of Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, and Mesquite; plus the census-designated places of Laughlin, Blue Diamond, Logandale,...
and is located in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
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Magnet programs at Clark High School
- Academy of Finance: (A.O.F.)
- Academy for Mathematics, Science, and Applied Technology: (A.M.S.A.T.)
- Teacher Education At Clark High: (T.E.A.C.H.)
Notable alumni
- Louis Prima JrLouis Prima Jr-Origins:Louis Prima Jr. is a Las Vegas-based entertainer best known for carrying on the legacy of his father Louis Prima, the original "King of Swing." Born on Father's Day in 1965, he is the youngest child of Louis Prima and Gia Maione Prima, and is Louis Prima’s only son...
, entertainer and son of Louis PrimaLouis PrimaLouis Prima was a Sicilian American singer, actor, songwriter, and trumpeter. Prima rode the musical trends of his time, starting with his seven-piece New Orleans style jazz band in the 1920s, then successively leading a swing combo in the 1930s, a big band in the 1940s, a Vegas lounge act in the...
. - John EnsignJohn EnsignJohn Eric Ensign is a former United States Senator from Nevada, serving from January 2001 until he resigned amid an investigation of an ethics violation in May 2011...
, Senator (R-NV) - Steven FalesSteven FalesSteven Heard Fales was born March 17, 1970 in Provo, Utah and raised in California and later Las Vegas, Nevada. He is a classically trained playwright and actor who has gained broad recognition in both the theatre world gay community and the LDS community for his award-winning one-man play, . Its...
, BroadwayBroadway theatreBroadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
actorActorAn actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and comedianComedianA comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
. - Jimmy KimmelJimmy KimmelJames Christian "Jimmy" Kimmel is an American television host and comedian. He is the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a late-night talk show that airs on ABC. Prior to that, Kimmel was best known as the co-host of Comedy Central's The Man Show and Win Ben Stein's Money...
, Talk show host, comedianComedianA comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
and funny guy. - Ronnie Vannucci Jr.Ronnie Vannucci Jr.Ronald Dante "Ronnie" Vannucci, Jr. is the drummer of the American rock band The Killers. He is also involved in a side project called Big Talk.-Personal life:...
, Musician/Drummer of The Killers. - Ron MerkersonRon MerkersonRon Merkerson is a former American football linebacker. Merkerson attended Ed W. Clark High School in Las Vegas before playing football at the University of Colorado...
, professional football player - Lisa Pittman, Celebrity & Radio DJ DJ LISA PITTMAN.
- Steven HorsfordSteven HorsfordSteven Horsford is a Democratic member and Majority Leader of the Nevada Senate, representing Clark County District 4 since 2004 . He is Nevada's first African-American state senate Majority Leader.-Biography:...
, Majority Leader of the Nevada Senate (D-Las Vegas) - Rory ReidRory ReidRory Jason Reid is an American lawyer and politician. He served as elected Chairman of the Clark County Commission in Clark County, Nevada, and was an unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Nevada in the 2010 gubernatorial election. Reid is a member of the Democratic Party and a son of United...
, Clark County Commissioner - Catherine Cortez Masto; Attorney General, Nevada; class of 1982
- Robert Gamez, Professional Golfer, 1987
Performing arts
Clark High School is home to a number of award-winning performing groups, including the orchestra, band, and choir.The orchestra is now under the direction of Chuck Cushinery. Now with a beginning orchestra, any student who wishes to learn how to play classical string instrument may join the orchestra. There are also the intermediate and advanced orchestras for more experienced players. In addition to that, more proficient musicians may opt to audition for the chamber orchestra, which challenges students with a considerably advanced repertoire.
The marching band, directed by Jeff Lacoff and Nick Aultz, now consistently makes finals in marching band competitions and regularly contends with the better groups in the city of Las Vegas . The marching band divides into two bands during the winter and spring seasons: the symphonic band (for the intermediate musicians) and the wind ensemble (for the advanced musicians). Also, jazz band is currently directed by Nick Aultz and in the past has performed at Disneyland and on KLVX's Inside Education.
The chorus, under the direction of Robert West, consists of several different groups. These include: All-men, All-women, Jazz, Concert, Advanced, and Chamber choirs.
In 2008, Clark's full orchestra (consisting of orchestra and band) performed at Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall is a concert venue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, United States, located at 881 Seventh Avenue, occupying the east stretch of Seventh Avenue between West 56th Street and West 57th Street, two blocks south of Central Park....
in New York. They will again play at Carnegie Hall in March 2011.