The CHIEF March\April 2020

By Alyssa Rodriguez

Band Update

Winter Band Concert

On the night of February 27th, students involved performed the songs that they had been working on for the past six weeks. The whole event was titled “A Night at the Movies!” and featured songs from many great blockbusters. The concert band kicked off the night playing “Highlights from Frozen” and “Avengers: Endgame.” Jazz band then took the stage and performed two of their songs that they took to an earlier festival. Several solos and ensembles were featured during this concert due to their superior scores during the Music Department’s contest. These individuals were Mason Christianson, Mallory Dennis, Sam Kelly, Aaron Putnam, Dani Grace Schrock, and Devin Wunsch. As well as those solos and the percussion trio, the Symphonic Band brass played a piece as well. These performances were kicked off by the Symphonic Band playing “Music from the Incredibles,” and then were preceded by the solos and ensembles. Another piece performed by the Symphonic Band was “Pennywhistle Jig” by Mancini and arranged by Moss. To end the concert, the band played “Mambo from West Side Story” with a bang and appeared to be an audience favorite. Band Update While the COVID-19 Virus continues to spread and we are on our e-learning days, Band is now using Smart Music. This website allows the teacher to make a class and assigns students pieces and sections of music to practice at home. It allows you to record yourself playing your part at a certain tempo that the director assigns. Also, the program gives you a percentage on well you did. It also features a metronome and the other parts playing their own parts for you to listen as well. You can select the best percentage and you can submit to the assignment. Hopefully, the Band will be together and performing soon.

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