Henry Lewers graduated from High Mowing School in Wilton, New Hampshire in 2008, and is currently attending St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. The Music Department at St. Olaf is world-renowned; it boasts seven choirs, two bands, and two orchestras, including the famous St. Olaf Band, St. Olaf Choir, and St. Olaf Orchestra. Henry is a member of the Chapel Choir, a mixed choir directed by Dr. Christopher Aspaas; Jazz I, directed by Dr. David Hagedorn, and two student-run jazz combos: Sangama Pie and The Shamen.
Henry has played frequently in the Monadnock region of New Hampshire, where he resides. In May 2008, he completed the two-year Certificate Program in Jazz at the New England Conservatory Prep School, receiving a Level IV Certificate with Honors. He studied there with David Zoffer. In 2007, he was selected for the New Hampshire All-State Jazz Band, and in 2008, after receiving the highest score among pianists in the state, played with the Honors Jazz Band and Jazz Combo.
Henry also has extensive experience playing for musical theater. In 2006, he served as the Music Director and pianist for High Mowing School's production of Gilbert & Sullivan's Patience, and served in the same capacity in HMS' 2008 production of Bye Bye Birdie (Lee Adams and Charles Strouse.) Also in 2008, he produced and directed a musical revue for his senior project. The show included songs from contemporary musicals, and the cast was comprised of six singers. Other shows Henry has played for include The Wizard of Oz and Into The Woods (Stephen Sondheim.)
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