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Calling All Artists

The Fine Arts Department at Bishop Luers is founded on the rich artistic traditions of the Church. Our nationally recognized art programs help students fine tune technical and performance skills, foster creativity, encourage cooperation, build confidence, and develop a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

Happening in the Arts

Spring Musical - High School Musical
May 2 and 3, 2025
BLHS Gymnasium

Cabaret Night
January 19, 2025
4pm at BLHS

Jazz Cafe
Saturday, May 10
6pm in the BLHS Gymnasium

Spring Concert
Saturday, May 17
BLHS Gymnasium

Support the Arts

The Performing and Visual Arts are a very important part of our school. Please consider donating to the Arts Program to support its future!

MAKE A GIFT

In the Gift Designation box, please type Performing Arts, and then the specific program you would like to support (Show Choir, Midwest Show Choir Invitational, Concert Choir, Theater, Band, St. Cecilia Honor Band, Visual Art classes)

Programs We Offer

Show Choir

Bishop Luers High School has a nationally ranked show choir and is home to the longest-running Show Choir Invitational in the nation! Director Kris Andorfer hosted the first ever 50th Show Choir Invitational in the nation at Bishop Luers this past Spring. Bishop Luers is proud to be the place where high school swing choir competition began more than 45 years ago. In January of 1975 the Minstrels, the swing choir at Bishop Luers High School, conceived the idea of organizing and hosting a swing choir contest.

ISSMA State Show Choir Finalists (2010)

ISSMA State Show Choir Band Grand Champions (2010)

Each Show Choir Member is required to fundraise $400 as part of their show choir fees. Monies raised supports the operating expenses of the Invitational and equipment costs for Show Choir. Become a show choir patron today! Contact Kris Andorfer at 260-456-1261 ext. 3122 for more details.

Concert Choir

Directed by Kris Andorfer, the Bishop Luers Concert Choirs provide sacred music for the All-School Masses once a month in the gym. They also perform during the Lessons and Carols program and have two concerts per year.

Theater

The Bishop Luers Performing Arts Theater Department, directed by Karlene Krouse, offers many ways for students to express their talent!

The Theater Department performs two musicals and one dramatic play each year. Students have the opportunity to earn college credits in Theater as they attend Bishop Luers High School.

Audition times are posted in the Performing Arts hallway for students who want to participate. For those who do not want to perform, there are also opportunities to help as a stage crew member.

Spring Musical: Beauty and the Beast
Here are some recap photos from our 2024 Spring Musical!

Band

The Bishop Luers Band helps spread Luers Spirit! From beginning band, concert band, jazz band to the ukulele society, Bishop Luers has many opportunities for students to start and expand their instrumental talents.

Directed by Adam Hanke, students perform in a Christmas and Spring Concert each year, as well as at Pep Sessions. The Pep Band performs at football and basketball games.

St. Cecilia Honor Band: Bishop Luers High School partners with Bishop Dwenger High School for our annual St. Cecilia Honor Band program! Students from both high schools meet for a day of instruction with professional musicians, then perform a concert in the evening. Check out this article from Today's Catholic to learn about a past Honor Band event: Fort Wayne Catholic high schools join in concert - Today's Catholic (todayscatholic.org)

Visual Arts

The Bishop Luers Art Program provides many ways for students to express their artistic talent. 2D Art, 3D Art and Graphic Design are offered as courses for students.

Amazing transformations will take place as students discover their hidden talents.