Thursday, December 11, at 7:00 p.m, Orcas School Cafeteria
— from Kristen Wilson —
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Almost 100 Orcas public school student musicians from the 5th through 8th grades will bring their voices and instruments together for a holiday concert on Thursday, December 11, at 7:00 p.m. in the Orcas School Cafeteria. Because construction will begin very soon on the new school cafeteria, this will be the last concert ever on this stage! Music Directors Pamela Wright (strings and choir) and Darren Dix (band) have planned an excellent musical program with a wide variety of numbers. This concert is free and open to the public.
The 15-member 5th Grade Band will play Au Claire de la Lune, A Tisket – A Tasket, and Jingle Bells. The 6th Grade Band, the largest band in the school at 19 members, will play Angels on Parade and Christmas in the Kitchen. The Middle School Band, with 16 players, will perform Santa Loves to Cha Cha, Joyful Sounds of Christmas, Ukrainian Bell Carol and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
The 5th and 6th Grade Choir, 8 members strong, will sing Still Still Still and Brave. The Middle School Choir’s 5 singers (who meet just once a week) will present three numbers: The Echo Carol, Sakura, and Popular.
The 5th and 6th Grade Strings (17 young string players) will play Good King Wenceslas and Dreidel. The Middle School Strings (13 members) will play Boulevard, Chorale, and Good King.
The newly formed Young Orcas Youth Orchestra (YOYO – middle school band and strings combined) will close out the evening with the classic Winter Wonderland. They will be joined by both choirs for Christmas Here We Come.
This is the second in a trio of concerts by Orcas music students this winter. The kindergarten to 4th grade concert will take place on Thursday, December 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Old Gym.
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Delighted that at least one non-Christian song will be performed. Thanks.
Just got home from this really wonderful concert by kids that love music and performing. There was a wonderful diverse assortment of songs that pleased everyone. Bravo kids…great job!!