It was a full house this evening at GES's Spring Concert at the high school.  The Beginner Band, Symphonic Band, and the Fifth Grade Concert Band performed an outstanding concert this evening. 

 

The Beginner Band sounded loud but strong with 105 students on stage.  The melodious music of "Rhythm X", "Old MacDonald Had a Band", and "Midnight Madness," as well as featured songs of each instrument group filled the auditorium. From the first lesson in September to where they are now, the band has made tremendous progress througout the year because of their enthusiam and practicing.  It's the biggest beginner group I've ever had so far!  Job well done fourth graders!  See you next year!

 

To the Fifth Grade Band - you are such a talented group of students.  It's been a great year from playing in the Winter Concert, participating in the MICCA Festival (that was a lot of practicing!!), marching in the Memorial Day Parade, to your final performance at the Spring Concert tonight.  All of you have taken the challenges I given you and pushed it to a higher level that I've never expected. 

 

I hoped you had a fun and great experience in band.  I had fun myself teaching you guys.  I am proud of the band and you should be proud of what you have accomplished in the past two years -- from your first note in fourth grade to your last song tonight.  I am sure going to miss the band :(  and I wish you the best of luck in middle school.  Please keep in touch and keep on playing!!