by Hannah Allen, Sophomore Class Reporter
Several Sturgis students were selected to perform at the All Cape Music Festival! (Photo from StormWatch Staff)
Do you enjoy going to phenomenal concerts? Well, on February 4, there was a great opportunity to watch a variety of fantastic musicians. Many students from local high schools performed at the All Cape Music Festival at Barnstable High School. Some of these students were Sturgis’s very own Cecelia Kane, Hannah Allen, and David Girardin! There were four different musical performances in the festival: the Orchestra, the Band, the Mixed Chorus, and the Treble Chorus. All of these groups were music to the audience’s ears.
First was the Orchestra. The Orchestra consisted of several different string instruments varying from violas to bases. Conducted by Mr. Ira Schaefer, the Orchestra treated the audience to a beautiful repertoire that included "Overture To Nabucco" by Giuseppe Verdi as arranged by Dackow, "Hungarian Dance No. 5" by Johannes Brahms as arranged by Phillippe, "The Typewriter" by Leroy Anderson, and "Fourth Movement from Symphony No. 2" by Jean Sibelius as arranged by Leidig. It was truly a treat to be able to listen to such virtuosos.
First was the Orchestra. The Orchestra consisted of several different string instruments varying from violas to bases. Conducted by Mr. Ira Schaefer, the Orchestra treated the audience to a beautiful repertoire that included "Overture To Nabucco" by Giuseppe Verdi as arranged by Dackow, "Hungarian Dance No. 5" by Johannes Brahms as arranged by Phillippe, "The Typewriter" by Leroy Anderson, and "Fourth Movement from Symphony No. 2" by Jean Sibelius as arranged by Leidig. It was truly a treat to be able to listen to such virtuosos.
The Treble Chorus stole the show!
Next came the Treble Chorus. This group, an all women’s choir, was extremely talented. With the help of a terrific conductor, William Gunn, the Treble Chorus sang like there was no tomorrow and created a stunning performance. They performed "Thulele Mama" by Lisa Young, Omnia Sol by Z. Randall Stroope, "Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around" by Rollo Dilworth, "How Can I Keep From Singing" by Robert Lowry arranged by Hugh, and "Stand Together" by Jim Papoulis. They did a fantastic job!
Afterwards, the Mixed Chorus arrived. This was an SATB chorus (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) which contained a variety of different male and female singers that blended perfectly. Ms. Erica Washburn conducted this chorus, leading to an incredible performance. The Mixed Chorus performed "Let Their Celestial Concerts All Unite" by G. F. Handel, "Ave Verum Corpus" by W. A. Mozart, "Siehe, Um Trost War Mir Sehr Bange" by H. Von Herzogenberg, "Nelly Bly" by Stephen Foster arranged by J. Halloran, and "The Drunken Sailor" arranged by R. Sund. The Mixed Chorus could not have performed any better than they had.
The final group to perform was the Band. Conducted by the famous Dr. Brian Cardany, the band knocked the socks off everyone in the audience. The band performed "Portraits" by Jim Colonna, "Air for Band" by Frank Erickson, and "Greek Folk Song Suite" by Franco Cesarini. The Band played their hearts out all the way to the finish line.
The All Cape Music Festival was an extraordinary event for all musicians. Not only was it fun to practice and perform, but it was very rewarding to be able to walk off the stage after completing amazing performances.
Afterwards, the Mixed Chorus arrived. This was an SATB chorus (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) which contained a variety of different male and female singers that blended perfectly. Ms. Erica Washburn conducted this chorus, leading to an incredible performance. The Mixed Chorus performed "Let Their Celestial Concerts All Unite" by G. F. Handel, "Ave Verum Corpus" by W. A. Mozart, "Siehe, Um Trost War Mir Sehr Bange" by H. Von Herzogenberg, "Nelly Bly" by Stephen Foster arranged by J. Halloran, and "The Drunken Sailor" arranged by R. Sund. The Mixed Chorus could not have performed any better than they had.
The final group to perform was the Band. Conducted by the famous Dr. Brian Cardany, the band knocked the socks off everyone in the audience. The band performed "Portraits" by Jim Colonna, "Air for Band" by Frank Erickson, and "Greek Folk Song Suite" by Franco Cesarini. The Band played their hearts out all the way to the finish line.
The All Cape Music Festival was an extraordinary event for all musicians. Not only was it fun to practice and perform, but it was very rewarding to be able to walk off the stage after completing amazing performances.
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