Spring Concert 2012

The last band and choir concert of the 2011-2012 school year happened this Thursday. It was a great night that showcased vocal and instrumental music from both the middle and high schools. Along with music, many parents, grandparents, and friends enjoyed a beautiful art display set up in the rotunda. The art was all done by middle and high school students at CCS. It varied from drawings to paintings, and so many other interesting projects. Mrs. Lynne Meyer, the art teacher, worked really hard to display all of these works in the best way possible with help from Mrs. Kristin Price. There was even a big tree display with art hung between the trees!

At 6:30, the Middle School Choir began the concert with three well-prepared songs. Mrs. Rosanne Byers accompanied them as they sang the fun and lively song, Chili Caliente, the slow and sentimental song, Simple Gifts / Pachelbel's Canon and the beautiful finale, Furaha!

Directly following the Middle School Choir, the High School Choir filed in to sing four songs. They started with an upbeat song by John Lennon and Paul McCartney called, Can't Buy Me Love. Next, the boys sang a humorous song entitled, We're the Men. Then, the girls sang a lovely rendition of Over the Rainbow in three parts. Finally, they ended the choir portion of the concert with a touching song named, A Blessing. This was also the last song six seniors would sing in a Calvary choir. Director Katie Hildebrand, pianist Joelle Byers, and the 37 choir members did a wonderful job putting these songs together.

After the vocalists were done, the three Calvary bands took stage. Director Rob Finn did an amazing job coordinating the Sixth, Middle, and High School Bands into one flowing concert. First, the sixth graders played Recorder Rag. After that, the Middle School Band played Veggie Tales and Impressions. Then the Sixth and Middle School Bands combined to play Canticum.

To end the night, the High School Band played Fiesta Nueva, the Halo Theme, and Incantations. In between each song, Mr. Finn called up the 8 senior band members to give them little parting gifts. Then, all three bands finished with Episode for Band. Altogether it was a wonderful night for everyone involved.

Hayley Mohr, Junior