Highland schools host winter concert series

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Posted 12/20/23

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Highland schools host winter concert series

The 5th grade Chorus sang ‘No Elephant’ ‘Light of Hope, A Song of Peace’ and ‘Mele Kalikimaka’

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The Highland 5th grade Select Chorus sang ‘Snow on Snow’ and ‘Sparklejollytwinklejingley’, under the direction of Jodie McCaffrey

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The 5th grade Highland Band, under the baton of Karen Adamec, performed holiday favorites ‘Sleigh Ride’ ‘Let It Snow’ and ‘Deck the Halls’

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Choir Director Erin Matthews, Alex Herrling (who led the Concert Band in some of their selections) and Dan Shaut, Concert Band Director

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Dan Shaut’s Concert Band performed ‘Everest’ ‘Ashokan Farewell’ ‘Mesa Dances’ ‘Patapan’ and ‘Bandology’

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The High School Choir, under the direction of Erin Matthews, sang ‘Crossing a Bridge’ ‘I Am Peace’ ‘January Hymn’ ‘Hallelujah’ and ‘Do a Little Good’

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Dan Shaut had the Highland High School Jazz Ensemble perform ‘All Blues’ ‘Feeling Good’ ‘Norwegian Wood’ and ‘St. Thomas’

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Band Director Vincent Rizzi [L] and Choral Director Matthew Hogan

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Vincent Rizzi directing the 7th/8th grade Band performing ‘Inspiration Fanfare’ ‘Scorplus’ and ‘Up On the Hip-Hop House Top’

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The 7th/8th grade Chorus, with Matthew Hogan directing, sang ‘Talking to the Moon’ ‘A Million Dreams’ ‘The Christmas Song’ and ‘Jingle Bell Rock’

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The 6th grade Band, under Vincent Rizzi, tackled ‘Aztec Gold’ ‘Outta Time’ and ‘A Festive Finale’ with Vincent Rizzi directing

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Matthew Hogan’s 6th grade Chorus sang ‘We’re Going to Be Friends’ ‘The Addams Family Theme’ ‘Winter Wonderland and ‘Snowman’

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Music Directors Jodie McCaffrey [L] and Karen Adamec

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Posted Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Photos by Mark Reynolds

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