Concert Brings Forth The Need To Belong
GRAHAMSVILLE--High School Winter Holiday concerts sometimes lack the true meaning of Christmas but the rendition of "O Nata Lux" "The Need to Belong" by the 9-12 Tri-Valley Central School Chorus December 15 displayed with words and song the true meaning of what Christmas is really about.
In doing so it demonstrated the human yearning to be a part of something bigger than themselves.
The Tri-Valley Secondary School 9-12 Winter Concert took place in the Bernstein Theatre and included both the Chorus, the Symphonic Band and the Sr. Jazz Band.
"O Nata Lux" was sung in the second segment of the concert featuring the Chorus conducted by Director Kevin J. Giroux and two verses of the song put a heavy spotlight on the meaning of Christmas with these words "O Light born of light, Jesus, redeemer of the world, deign mercifully the kneeling praises and prayers to receive."
Also included in "The Need to Belong" portion of the concert was the singing of "Hold Me, Rock Me" with solo's by Brian Tate, Evan Edwards and Max Cabrera.
The opening of the Chorus portion of the concert included two English Anthems, "With A Voice of Singing," and When Rooks Fly Homeward.
Two verses of "When Rooks Fly Homeward" by composer Arthur Baynon with the text provided by Irish poet Joseph Campbell added to the concert's Christmas theme by saying "When rooks fly homeward and shadows fall, When roses fold on the hay-ward wall, When blind moths flutter by door and tree, Then comes the quiet of Christ to me," and "When stars look out on the Children's Path And grey mists gather on carn and rath, When night is one with the brooding sea, Then comes the quiet of Christ to me."
The Chorus also sang "The First Noel" with soloists James Tierney, Daren Huebsch Jr. and Tiffani Foncree and closed with "Merrily Sing Noel."
Keira Weyant was the piano accompanist for the chorus.
Opening the December 15 Winter Concert was the Sr. Jazz Band conducted by Director Matthew Weyant.
This Jazz Band performed "Autumn Leaves," Winter Wonderland" and Celebration. The band was joined by well-known local musician BJ Hendrickson on guitar.
Director Weyant led the Symphonic Band as they performed "Amparito Roco" with soloist Aidan Mentnech, "Cantus Jubilante" and closed the evening's concert with a great rendition of "Christmas Eve In Sarajevo." Mr. Hendrickson on guitar and Director Giroux on Keys/Bass joined in with the band on the closing song.
GRAHAMSVILLE--High School Winter Holiday concerts sometimes lack the true meaning of Christmas but the rendition of "O Nata Lux" "The Need to Belong" by the 9-12 Tri-Valley Central School Chorus December 15 displayed with words and song the true meaning of what Christmas is really about.
In doing so it demonstrated the human yearning to be a part of something bigger than themselves.
The Tri-Valley Secondary School 9-12 Winter Concert took place in the Bernstein Theatre and included both the Chorus, the Symphonic Band and the Sr. Jazz Band.
"O Nata Lux" was sung in the second segment of the concert featuring the Chorus conducted by Director Kevin J. Giroux and two verses of the song put a heavy spotlight on the meaning of Christmas with these words "O Light born of light, Jesus, redeemer of the world, deign mercifully the kneeling praises and prayers to receive."
Also included in "The Need to Belong" portion of the concert was the singing of "Hold Me, Rock Me" with solo's by Brian Tate, Evan Edwards and Max Cabrera.
The opening of the Chorus portion of the concert included two English Anthems, "With A Voice of Singing," and When Rooks Fly Homeward.
Two verses of "When Rooks Fly Homeward" by composer Arthur Baynon with the text provided by Irish poet Joseph Campbell added to the concert's Christmas theme by saying "When rooks fly homeward and shadows fall, When roses fold on the hay-ward wall, When blind moths flutter by door and tree, Then comes the quiet of Christ to me," and "When stars look out on the Children's Path And grey mists gather on carn and rath, When night is one with the brooding sea, Then comes the quiet of Christ to me."
The Chorus also sang "The First Noel" with soloists James Tierney, Daren Huebsch Jr. and Tiffani Foncree and closed with "Merrily Sing Noel."
Keira Weyant was the piano accompanist for the chorus.
Opening the December 15 Winter Concert was the Sr. Jazz Band conducted by Director Matthew Weyant.
This Jazz Band performed "Autumn Leaves," Winter Wonderland" and Celebration. The band was joined by well-known local musician BJ Hendrickson on guitar.
Director Weyant led the Symphonic Band as they performed "Amparito Roco" with soloist Aidan Mentnech, "Cantus Jubilante" and closed the evening's concert with a great rendition of "Christmas Eve In Sarajevo." Mr. Hendrickson on guitar and Director Giroux on Keys/Bass joined in with the band on the closing song.
Tri-Valley Central School Chorus Director Kevin Giroux leads the 9-12 Chorus performing in the Secondary School Winter Concert Tuesday night in the Bernstein Theatre.
Matthew Weyant, at the Key board, directs the Sr. Jazz Band at the Tuesday Winter Concert.
The Tri-Valley Central School Symphonic Band, under the direction of Matthew Weyant, performs the song "Christmas Eve In Sarajevo during the Tuesday Winter Concert.
Max Cabrera (front) and Evan Edwards in back, performed solos in the "Hold Me, Rock Me" song sung by the 9-12 chorus at the Tri-Valley Tuesday Winter Concert.
Aiden Mentnech plays a flute solo during the Tri-Valley's Symphonic Band's performance of "Amparito Roco" at the Tueday 9-12 Winter Concert.
Student Cafui Awasu plays the chimes during the Tri-Valley Symphonic Band's performance of "Christmas Eve In Sarajevo" as part of the 9-12 Tuesday Winter Concert.
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