The CHIEF May 2019

By Alyssa Rodriguez

Fine  Arts

Spring Band Concert

The spring concert took place on May 5th at Pontiac Township High School. Before the concert, people had a chance to listen to small ensembles such as Swinging Bridges and the Jazz Band. To kick off the concert, students involved in Concert Band played songs such as “Chant and Savage Dance” by Brian Balmages and “Credo” by William Owens. This band played four total songs and then were preceded by the recognition of the senior band members. Between the transition from Concert Band and Symphonic, the seniors were recognized for all of the hard work and time that they had put into the music they played while in the band program at the high school. When Symphonic Band took the stage, they played two songs with one being titled “Skydance” by Robert Sheldon. After the first two pieces, two soloists were featured. The first solo was performed by senior Kiara Price on the bassoon and the second once was by senior Ali Schrock on the violin. To finish the concert off, symphonic band played “Pedal to the Metal” by David R. Gillingham and “Swing from ‘American Dances” by Robert W. Smith. During this last concert for the seniors, each and every participant played his or her hearts out to make a marvelous performance happen.

Spring Choral Concert

On April 28th, students involved with the high schools choir program put on their last concert of the year. While it was the final performance of the year for all of the participants, it was the final choral concert the seniors had the opportunity to be a part of. The concert began with Cantabile singing, “I Sing Because I’m Happy.” The next choir to perform was Men’s Choir, which sang songs such as “Hallelujah.” This choir then was joined by Bel Canto to form a Festival Choir for two songs. After singing with Men’s Choir, Bel Canto sang pieces such as “No Time” by themselves. In between the major groups, the audience also had the chance to listen the high school’s Route 66 Jazz Choir singing songs such as “Come Fly With Me!” Before the final group came up, all seniors were recognized for their hard work throughout their time in the choir program. To finish the concert, the audience listened to selections performed by Concert Choir which consisted of songs such as “Africa” and “Stars.” This bittersweet concert was truly one that the seniors will remember.