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December 5, 2011
Hilton HS students to pay tribute to
Vietnam-era veterans in Winter Concert Dec. 22; community
and area veterans cordially invited to attend
Hilton High School Instrumental
Music Instructor and Program Coordinator Nancy Russo
has selected "Mekong," composed by Robert W. Smith,
as part of the High School's Winter Concert program
Dec. 22 from 7 pm-8 pm in the Hilton High School
Gymnasium [handicapped accessible seating
available]. "As a country we are now
experiencing the return of many of our veterans from
wars abroad and as a tribute to Vietnam-era veterans
and returning veterans, the High School music
students and teachers are extending an invitation to
the community," Ms. Russo said.
Mekong is a powerful, but haunting
score with percussion special effects [helicopters, C-130s
and planes landing] as well as special solos including an
alto sax solo by Carlos Rivera; keyboards by Mike Johnson;
piccolo by Diana Russo; saxophone by Phil Schuler and Brad Whittemore;
and flute by Allison Shields; trumpet solo by Anne Taylor
and Joe Grieco; additional flute soloists by Shannen Drennon,
Marion Tufano, Miranda DiMaria and Rachel Zachary.
Michael Wall on bass, at right.
Groups participating are: Mixed Chorus,
Da Capo, Chorale, Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus Symphonia,
Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble. Musical Selections
Include: Happy Christmas (John Lennon/Yoko One),
The Twelve Days After Christmas, Frosty the Snowman,
Little St. Nick, Jubilante, Alleluia!, Scherzo for Santa,
It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Sleigh Ride,
Mekong (featuring sounds of The Mekong River, AF-4
fighter jets, Huey helicopters, M-16 gunfire, aircraft).
The dramatic, ten-minute piece tells
the story of a Vietnam battle and its aftermath through a
powerful composition. Also on the program is the Lennon/Ono
"Happy Christmas." - read more - For further information:
585-392-1000 ext. 2284.
Winter Concert Schedule for December and January
~ the community is welcome to attend these free
concerts:
Dec.
7 - Quest Band/Choral
Concert 7 pm at Quest Elementary Auditorium, 225 West Ave.,
Hilton
Dec.
7 - Village Elementary
Choral Concert 7 pm at Hilton High School Auditorium, 400
East Ave., Hilton
Dec. 8
- Northwood Elementary Bands/Choral Concert 7
pm at Hilton High School Auditorium, 400 East Ave., Hilton
Dec.
20 - 'Twas
the Night Before Christmas Concert 6:30 pm at Hilton
High School Auditorium, 400 East Ave. Hilton
Dec. 22
- Hilton High School Chorus and Band Concert 7 pm
Hilton High School Gym, 400 East Ave., Hilton. This is a
special concert which features "Mekong" by Robert W. Smith.
- read more -
Jan. 25
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Village Elementary Band Concert 7 pm at Quest Elementary
Auditorium, 225 West Ave., Hilton
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