A&E Campus News FHSU Music PHOTOS: Hays Symphony performs at FHSU tmn-admin May 6, 2026 By RORY MOORE Tiger Media Network On Saturday, the Hays Symphony presented Spring Classics: Viva Percussion! The event took place at Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center. Helker performing alongside bass, brass, and viola. Allen Brockmeier and Jaida Wright. Shoemaker singing a solo. Terry Crull directing applause to the symphony. Huang and Arney performing as Benjamin Cline conducts. The Chorus backing up Thompson and Shoemaker. Chris Thompson and Hayley Shoemaker join the symphony on baritone and mezzo-soprano vocals. The Hays Symphony Orchestra performs with guest percussionists Garrett Arney and Sija Huang inside the Beach-Schmidt Performing Arts Center. Luke Helker playing the timpani instrument. Cline conducting the symphony through “Antropolis” by Gabriella Ortiz.Alex Lofland on snare drums. Arney playing a variety of percussion instruments. Tabor Rucker and Jeremiah Collins maintaining the beat. Arney has performed with Huang at variousw venues around the world. Sija Huang is a member of the Arx Duo alongside Garrett Arney. ShareClick to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Related