By Paige Gelling
The halls of Newman Catholic are filled with the sounds of songs such as “Navy Hymn,” “Seasons of Love,” and “Just Friends” as the music department prepares for their Fall Concert. This year’s concert will be held on Monday, October 18, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the NCHS gymnasium.
The concert will feature all three branches of the music department; Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Concert Choir. Heading up the preparation for the event are Mrs. Ginny Mootz, Mrs. Lynn Ahles, and Mr. John Greiner. They have spent a large amount of time selecting music for the students. The students have also contributed many hours preparing and practicing.
The beginning of the school year is always busy and stressful, especially for Concert Band students, due to events such as the Labor Day Parade and Homecoming, so putting together a concert is just a few weeks is always a challenge.
It is also a challenge for both the teachers and students due to the small numbers present in each ensemble. Many students in band and choir are required to either double up on parts or hold their own in a harmony in order to create the complete sound or the full effect. Thankfully, there are some highly dedicated individuals in the Newman Catholic music department, and they are never afraid to take on the task of learning new music.
Other events in the music department this year include the Winter Concert and Solo and Ensemble. Please take the time to come out and acknowledge these musicians. The music events at NCHS are often enjoyable and successful, and this year will be more of the same.
