Behind the scenes: Holiday Band Concert

The annual Holiday Band Concert, showcasing the cadet, concert and symphonic bands, as well as two percussion ensembles, took place Thursday evening in the auditorium.  Before the bands took to the stage to showcase their hard work to friends and family, York-hi stopped by the band room for a behind the scenes look at the pre-show excitement and to ask students about their favorite part of the holiday concert.

“Sleigh ride.” – Jack Gornick, senior
“Sleigh ride, because it’s my favorite song ever in the whole world.” – Olivia Braun, junior
“The holidays.” – Kelly Urquhart, freshman; “Christmas feelings.” -Ivonne Rios freshman, and Samantha Cruz, freshman
“Can I take an epic picture?” – Erin Lee, sophomore
“Holiday music of course.” – Angelo Buscaglia, senior
“Feliz Navidad.” – Lance Dudley, freshman; “Dressing up.” – Alex Rozack, freshman. Also pictured: Bruce Peters, Tyler del Alcazar
“All the bands together.” – Mollie Grasse, sophomore; “Sleigh ride.” – Lauren Hund, sophomore
“All the really nice Christmas songs.” – Eddie Ryan, sophomore (right)
“Agreed.” – Johnny Sciabica, sophomore (left)
“Spreading Christmas spirit.” – Nick Thomas, senior
“Sleigh ride.” – Nick Jack Agliata, junior
Also pictured: Emmett O’Brien, senior
“Reigning in the holiday cheer.” – Sam Griffin, junior
Also pictured: Nick Jack Agliata, junior
“Favorite part of the holiday concert…hmmm….” – Chuck Miller, junior
“Nutmeg, eggnog, eggs” -Matt Dardick, junior; Dominic Pastorale, junior; Jimmy Chaudoin, junior
Juniors Chuck Miller and Sam Griffin “look classy” as they prepare to take the stage.
Freshman Sam Jensen and Paul Benson make their way to the auditorium to take their seats for the concert.
Sophomore Siena Olson hides behind a Santa hat while pulling saxophonist Grace Clarke, sophomore, on a makeshift sleigh.
Symphonic Band members flock to the auditorium to begin their performance.
Band members recreate the iconic scene from the Titanic.
Brendan Goese, junior

Bonus round: Abandoned Instruments

A lonesome trumpet left in the band room to survive on its own.
A french horn sulks on a chair in isolation.