Marriottsville/ Sykesville /Woodstock

How reassuring to know that one can venture out into the world and yet still return to the security and familiarity of home. The River Hill High School Theater Arts Department thus presents its 2nd annual performance of the You Can Always Come Home Players. The group appears this year in Noel Coward’s “Blithe Spirit,” a light-hearted comedy about a novelist haunted by the ghost of his first wife.

This collaborative effort between River Hill and Marriotts Ridge high schools features past and present fine arts students under the direction of MRHS theater arts teacher Sally Livingston and assistant Cara Antico (MRHS Class of ’08).

Cast and crew include Rocky Bostick (RHHS ’09), Mike Brophy (RHHS ‘09), Jamie Driskill (RHHS ’04), Gabe Fremuth (RHHS ’07), Jimmy Hession (RHHS ’09), Robert Kubisen (MRHS ’09), Jonathan Kwolek (MRHS ‘10), Pam Land (RHHS Director of Theatre Arts), Mike Leon (RHHS ’07), David Llanso (RHHS ’12), Amanda Ogorzalek (RHHS ‘08), Martin Proulx (RHHS ’10), Abby Schwarz (MRHS ’08), Michelle Shankar (RHHS’08), Sara Vanasse (RHHS ’09), and Nick Woodhouse (RHHS ‘09).

Performances take place June 25-27 at 7:30 p.m. in the RHHS auditorium, and tickets cost $10. Proceeds benefit the “You Can Always Come Home Players” Fine Arts Scholarship Fund. To purchase, visit the RHHS front office from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday – Friday, or go to the box office 6-7:30 p.m. on show nights. For more information, call Nancy Duffy or Carla Styczynski at 410-313-7120.

On Dec. 17 at 10 a.m., the River Hill High School Band and Choir will present a Tiny Tots Concert for children of all ages. This holiday celebration includes lively music plus special appearances by Frosty, Rudolph, and several elves. Admission costs $5 per person; a group discount is available and individual walk-ins are welcome.

For more information or to make group reservations, e-mail Kathy Hartley at ki.hartley@verizon.net. The address for River Hill High School is 12101 Route 108 (Clarksville Pike) in Clarksville.

On Friday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m., the River Hill High School Department of Music proudly hosts the United States Navy Band live in concert. Admission is free and open to all. Call the music office at 410-313-6927 with any questions. The address for River Hill High School is 12101 Route 108 (Clarksville Pike) in Clarksville.

On Nov. 24, the River Hill High School music department will present a workshop entitled, “So…You Want to Major in Music?” The program begins at 6:30 p.m. in the school auditorium and offers information for students who are considering a college degree in music.

Topics include how to choose a music school, how to prepare for a college audition, degree choices, teacher recommendations, campus visits, financial aid, and more. Students will also get an opportunity to question educators in band, choir, orchestra and music technology disciplines. For more information, e-mail River Hill band director Joe Fischer at joe_fischer@hcpss.org or go to the music department’s Web site at www.riverhillmusic.org.