Get ready for a high-energy musical experience as Boardman High School’s premier rock orchestra, Project Mayhem, returns to the Boardman Performing Arts Center (BPAC) on Friday, March 27, at 7:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now at BHS Door #1 during school hours, 7 AM - 2:30 PM.
Founded in 2006, Project Mayhem began as a creative vision to bridge classical training with modern rock. The ensemble held its inaugural performance in March 2007, drawing a massive crowd of over 1,000 fans. Since then, it has evolved into a full-scale professional production featuring student vocalists, a professional laser light show, and even smoke cannons.
"It's a labor of love that allows them to be 'rock stars' on our BPAC stage," says Director Bill Amendol. The group consists of approximately 45 auditioned student musicians who practice year-round to deliver a professional-grade show.
This year’s setlist features a massive variety of hits spanning decades, including:
Rock Anthems: "Jukebox Hero" (Foreigner), "Crazy Train" (Ozzy Osbourne), and "One" (Metallica) (p. 1).
Modern Favorites: "Stargazing" (Myles Smith) and "You Belong With Me" (Taylor Swift) (p. 1).
Classic Hits: "Bobby McGee" (Janis Joplin), "Dancing Queen" (ABBA), and "I Will Survive" (Gloria Gaynor) (p. 1).
With a history of sold-out shows, fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets early. All proceeds from the performance are reinvested into the program to provide students with professional-grade musical equipment and experiences.