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It's so crowded that you can only shuffle through the doors on either side of the Niwot High School auditorium. People are milling about below, trying to find their seats, catching up with friends, proudly bragging about their students and how hard they work. After a little time, the chatter falls to a hush, the lights dim, and the Fall Musical Extravaganza begins.

The Fall Extravaganza has taken place annually for over five years, but in the last two, it has evolved. While various ensembles across the music department--including choirs, jazz bands, and the orchestra--still perform, this is...