SOUNDS OF THE SEASON
A look into what LHS’s fine arts program is doing in the month of December.
Story by Alyah Craig and Zahra Kahn Clear the stage for the musicians of LHS. December is the season for orchestra, band and choir to perform some of their most celebratory music.
Orchestra
Orchestra has been preparing for the many events that they hold during the most wonderful time of the year. The orchestra performed at the Liberty Performing Arts Theatre for some holiday fun on December 5. “All the orchestras played. That includes the 8th graders, Freshman, Concert, Symphonic and Chamber orchestra,” senior cellist Ian Watson said. “Everyone played their own little piece then we all came together to play one.” First the eighth graders, Freshman and Chamber performed followed by Symphonic and Concert orchestra. A hat was passed around during the concert for fundraising. “We collected money from audience members and for every dollar we got we played one measure of Christmas
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Photo by Chrystian Noble
Eve/Sarajevo for them. The money went towards our boosters, which are used for scholarships, travel, instrumental rental, field trips, senior gifts and much more.” orchestra teacher Michelle Davis said. Another event orchestra got to be apart of this year was Sounds of the Holiday for KSHB-TV news station. “The Symphonic orchestra went to Johnson County Community college to play holiday music and get recorded for KSHB Sounds of the Holiday. They live broadcast it on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day,” junior violinist Amanda Floray said. Students from Symphonic orchestra played holiday tunes, including Lullaby Christmas and movements from the Nutcracker.
Band
Ya like jazz? And LHS Band? This December, the band is set to play for several winter events. This month, the jazz band performed during lunch for students and teachers. They performed “Groove
Merchant,” “A Nasty Bit of Blues,” “Baby it’s Cold Outside” and more holiday themed classics to get everyone in the holiday spirit. Also, the Concert and Symphonic groups performed at the Liberty Performing Arts Theatre at 7 P.M. on December 12 for an event open to the community. “The concert highlighted pieces the band has been working on for the past month or so,” sophomore clarinet player Evan Moody said. “Each band had about four to five pieces that they had been working on and showcased. This definitely gave players an opportunity to perform to the community and our school.” sophomore clarinet player Evan Moody said. Like any other performance, a lot of work was required for the concert. “There’s been a lot of practice that’s gone into it, just making sure that all the music is as good as it can be. A lot of repetition on the pieces is the main thing we do,” freshman percussionist Grant Owen said.
Left: Senior Sarah Noble prepares for their orchestra concert on December 5. Right: Junior William Laycock, senior Ian Watson, sophomore Emily Reynolds, senior Benja Albornoz-Cabezas and senior Jack Fulkerson have built a strong bond through their work in orchestra.
News December 19, 2017
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