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The Blue and Gold Graduation 2011
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“A Year to Remember” Kristen Leonard Reporter
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How Can They Stop Singing Their Song? Timothee Pierre Reporter
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melody, a melody that has the potential to draw in the attention of the outspoken crowd. A melody that has the ability to leave them in awe is what the concert choir had achieved. The concert started at 7 pm, and was free to everyone. It was performed in the Malden High School Jenkins auditorium. The Mixed Choir performed first, singing “One Short Day,” “How Can I Stop Singing My Song,” “The Tide Rises,” “Neighbors’ Chorus,” and “We Dance.” Choral Teacher, Todd Cole explained how the songs were chosen, stating, “with Mixed and Concert, [they are] different groups, with different styles, and different music.” Some of the Mixed Concert students had something to say about their thoughts on the concert on its music selection. Freshman Jessie Memmolo stated, “The first song ‘One Short Day’ was the best, in my own opinion.” During the concert, there were solo parts in the mixed and concert choir. Nora Riordan stated, “I think it went really good, I enjoyed watching others [perform.]” After the Mixed Choir performed, the Show Chorus and the Madrigal Singers performed. When the Show Choir came up to perform, they sang a song called “Who Can I Turn To.” Sophomore Cindy Morales stated, “I wish we were singing more songs, but then again I loved it.” Cole added that the Show Choir did not have long to practice for the concert due to the construction and lack of a music room because of the room changes. During the concert, Freshman Ramses Neves-Riviere and Vanessa
Above headline: The concert choir sings as Mr. Cole--director of the show-conducts. Below headline: Vanessea Morales and Ramese Neves-Riviere of the mixed chorus sing their solo parts. Photos by Matteo Pocobene. Morales sang a solo part in the song called ‘We Dance.’ Morales stated that when she was practicing for this concert, what went through her mind was: “typically, I was very nervous. I was mainly thinking of the tempo mostly. I had a ton of trouble with that because I was the first one up to sing; I only had one beat to start.” Riviere stated, “ it is just learning lyrics is not that hard for me.” With one short solo, Riviere stated, “You get what you can get and I am grateful for what I [have.]” The concert, according to MHS students, was thought of as great. Freshman Ashleigh Ortiz said, “it went pretty swell.” Sophomore Stanley Syliant stated, “I was not
disappointed.” After the show chorus, the Madrigal Singers performed. According to MHS students, they were the best because of the way the they sing with no music, but they are not an acappella group. Cole stated that the groups are all different. The Madrigal Singers sang seven songs in total and every one of those songs did not need music. After the Madrigal Singers sang, it was all up to the Concert Chorus to take the night away with some very good songs. They ended the concert with a sweet and loving by handing out flowers to people in the audience.
alden High School’s Concert Band put on a great act for their 2011 Spring Concert. The concert was titled “A Year to Remember”. “It was the year we thought would never happen”, stated MHS Concert Band director Matthew Tavares during the concert. Parents, grandparents, siblings, and friends all sat in the Jenkins Auditorium on May 29, 2011 to watch the band perform. Tavares felt “very strong and confident that all areas of our instrumental program will be very well represented” and he “expect[ed] the students to play well, as always.” All the practice really did pay off. After a brief speech made by Tavares the concert began. At the wave of Tavares’ hand, the band’s instruments were raised and ready to play. Tavares states, “Music [was] a collection of works from our concert band work at the MICCA concert band festival where we scored a silver medal” The concert ‘s repertoire started off with the piece “Brighton Beach” composed by William P. Latham. The second selection was “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” composed by John Williams and arranged by Robert Smith. To help the MHS band perform this selection the Middle School Band also joined in. The third piece played was “On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss” composed by David Holsigner. The final piece played by the band was also composed by David Holsigner was titled “Abram’s Pursuit.” When the Band was done performing, there was an intermission for the audience to make their way down to the Gymnasium for the second half of the concert. The Concert Band’s performance may have been over, but there was still more to come for the audience. First up was MHS Colorguard’s performance of “Oh the Places You’ll Go”. The gymnasium looked like it was a scene from the beloved Dr. Sues book. The team had on yellow costumes just like the character from the book. The Colorguard team did their routine to a track that was reading the book outloud. Finally the Malden Percussion took the floor to wrap up the night. Their performance called “Battlefield Saga: Secrets!” featured students playing instruments, working the soundboards, singing, and even rapping. The Malden Percussion preformed their own twist on the popular songs “Love the Way You Lie” by Eminem featuring Rhianna and “Secrets” by One Republic. All three groups, The Concert Band, MHS Colorguard, and the Malden Percussion Ensemble all put on a show to remember.