2024-25 Bellarmine Music Department Program

Bellarmine Preparatory School

Music Department

Message from the Directors Dear Bellarmine Music Community, I am thrilled to be undertaking my 12th year as Bellarmine's Director of Bands and my 7th year as chair for the Music Department. I am moved to reflect upon how the time could have gone by so quickly, but also on how so much has changed in a relatively short time for both our world and in my personal life since arriving for the 2013-2014 school year. But more importantly, I am struck by what hasn't changed in all my time here and what keeps me trekking up the hill day after day and year after year. Specifically, it is a pleasure serving such a dedicated and supportive community.

Bellarmine's music families, alumni, and benefactors are of particular note in this way and I really hope that everyone will take the time to peruse the messages from our business and family supporters presented in this document and consider patronizing those businesses that help make music at Bellarmine possible!

Casey Whitson Director of Bands

Message from the Directors It is my privilege to welcome you to this year's Bellarmine Music Department concert series! It is also my honor to share the stage with my esteemed colleague and his talented bands. I'm confident they will wow you with their performances!

I hope you enjoy the show and leave with delighted smiles. Allow yourself to sit back, relax, and let the peace and joy we bring with our music transcend you to a more joyous place of being.

A special thank-you goes out to the administration, faculty, and staff, as well as to our wonderful students, friends, and family for supporting Bellarmine's legacy of musical excellence.

Please enjoy the concert!

Samuel Booth Director of Choirs and Orchestra

Special Thanks To: Dr. Kelly Goodsell, Bellarmine President Cindy Davis, Bellarmine Principal Bill Baerg B’86, Bellarmine VP of Curriculum & Instruction C.W. Herchold B’96, Bellarmine VP of Institutional Advancement and Community Engagement Our wonderful colleagues at Bellarmine who make the school a terrific place to learn and work

Our generous Donors and Sponsors The families of our musicians, without whose support none of this would be possible!