by Rachel Hunter
The Gouverneur Central School District hosted the Gouverneur High School Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 14 in the Gouverneur High School Auditorium. The concert featured student musicians and vocalists in the Grade 9-12 Concert Band, Chorus and Orchestra.
The Gouverneur High School (Grades 9-12) Concert Band, under the direction of Mrs. Jenelle Patchin, brought cinematic soundtracks to life with “The Great Movie Adventures” by John Williams, arr. by Sweeney, featuring the themes from "Star Wars," "Jurassic Park" and "E.T. (The Extra-Terrestrial). Special guests in an inflatable dinosaur costume, astronaut costume, etc. brought the surprise element to the performance. The Concert Band also performed music from “How To Train Your Dragon” by Sean O’Loughlin, “The Theory of Everything” by Johann Johannsson, arr. by Longfield, and “Guardians of the Galaxy” by Michael Brown.
Clarinet solos were performed by Brook Garrett, Carly Bartholomew, and Nicholas Bloxham. Also featured was Gavin Davis on drums.
The Concert Band includes the following student-musicians: Flute: Kylie Gallagher, Tiamane Hull, Ninah Newcombe, Emma Petrie. Clarinet: Carly Bartholomew, Brook Garrett, Anthony Jonquil, Paige Kirby, Tanner Knight, Wyatt Weatherup. Bass Clarinet: Nicholas Bloxham. Bassoon: Samantha Thomas. Alto Saxophone: Chloe Boclair, Janaya Fuller, Hailey Trimm. Tenor Saxophone: Everett Langille. Baritone Saxophone: Sylvia French. Trumpet: Tyler Dean, Malique Zeller. French Horn: Kelvin Bice, Sikoya Whitmarsh. Trombone: Brendan Campbell, Nathaniel Celley, Zorien Fuller, Owen Nichols, Dillon Storie, Mitchell Romans, Brianna Scott, Garrison White. Euphonium: Louis Beaver, Dallas Doxtater, Payton Kirby, Laina Kurdziel. Tuba: Hayley Burt, Robert Kulp, Hannah Sochia, Hunter Swem. Percussion: Destiny Blair, Cadin Brown, Gavin Davis, Liam Gallagher, Norris LaRue, Wyatt Slate, Mason Tribble.
The Gouverneur High School (Grades 9-12) Chorus, under the direction of Brett Worden, performed the following: “4 Chords” arr. by Mark Brymer, “Dreams of Thee” by Eric William Barnum, “Skye Boat Song” arr. by Thomas Rodgers, and “Passage” by Z. Randall Stroope.
The Chorus includes the following student-vocalists: Soprano: Abriana Casey, Kayden Cousino, Jaylynn Dalton, Janaya Fuller, Briahna McGill, Lilly Moore, Onna Moss, Hannah Roderick, Jeyliannie Rodriguez-Cosme, Kennadie Sawyer, Akaysha Shippee-Ray, Arianna Sibley, Sarah Sibley, Alyssa Stowell, Serenity Whitmarsh. Alto: Cassidy Chambers, Hannah Dafoe, Alyssa Farr, Autumn Genter, Madison Hopper, Armani Kelley, Madison Lewis, Kati McIntosh, Katie Moyer, Audrey Ormasen, Emma Petrie, Cheyenne Rathbun, Brianna Scott, Lillianna Shippee, Stephanie Sibley, Sikoya Whitmarsh, Jada Windover. Baritone: Kylen Bowman, Jackson Breckenridge, Cadin Brown, Antonio Calbo, Liam Gallagher, Alexander Hall, Tiamane Hull, Jackson Ritchie, Zackery Schiszler, and Marley Shippee.
The Gouverneur High School (Grades 9-12) String Orchestra, under the direction of Paul Buell, performed the following: “Selections from Phantom of the Opera” by Andrew Lloyd Webber, arr. by Larry Moore, “Czardas” by V. Monti, E. Del Borgo, “Finale From The Firebird” by Igor Stravinsky and Jamin Hoffman, “The Calliope” by Robert S. Frost, “A Midwinter Fantasy” by Gustav Holst, arr. by Morgan Denney, and “Eleanor Rigby” by J. Lennon and P. McCartney, arr. by Larry Moore.
GHS Senior Emalyn Kulp performed a violin solo during the String Orchestra’s performance of “Czardas” Eighth Grade strings musicians performing during “The Calliope” were Adrianna Mashaw, and MayLea Jenkins.
The String Orchestra, assisted by Student Conductor Mya Connor with piano accompaniment by Kathleen Buell, includes the following student-musicians: First Violin: Emalyn Kulp, Madison Hopper, Turner Sochia, and Jackson Ritchie. Second Violin: Samantha Thomas, Mya Connor, Norris LaRue, Electa Fitzgerald, Willow Knapp, Alexis Youngs, Cassidy Chambers. Viola: Brodey Daniels, Audrey Ormasen, Allysa Byrd. Cello: Llydia Blaine, Sophia Hewitt, Wyatt Slate. String Bass: Alexander Hall and Hannah Sochia.
Thunderous applause sounded in appreciation of the student musicians and student vocalists and the concert concluded.
Also recognized during the concert were the graduating seniors. See related story inside this edition. As well, those who participated in the NYSSMA Solo Festival, including the following students: Concert Band: Kylie Gallagher (flute), Tiamane Hull (flute), Carly Bartholomew (clarinet), Nicholas Bloxham (bass clarinet), Hailey Trimm (alto saxophone), Sylvia French (baritone saxophone), Kelvin Bice (French horn), Laina Kurdziel (euphonium). Chorus: Abrianna Casey (soprano), Kayden Cousino (soprano), Jaylynn Dalton (soprano), Lilly Moore (soprano), Hannah Roderick (soprano), Akaysha Shippee-Ray (soprano), Arianna Sibley (soprano), Serenity Whitmarsh (soprano), Hannah Dafoe (alto), Alyssa Farr (alto), Madison Hopper (alto), Madison Lewis (alto), Audrey Ormasen (alto), Brianna Scott (alto), Kylen Bowman (baritone), Liam Gallagher (baritone), Alexander Hall (baritone), Tiamane Hull (baritone), Jackson Ritchie (baritone), Zackery Schiszler (baritone). String Orchestra: Madison Hopper (first violin), Samantha Thomas (second violin), Sophia Hewitt (cello).
A special word of appreciation was extended to the Gouverneur Central School District Board of Education, Gouverneur CSD Superintendent of Schools Jackie Kelly, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Jessica Sullivan, GHS Principal Cory Wood, GHS Assistant Principal Nicole Donaldson, GHS Office Staff, Gouverneur CSD Custodial Staff, and Gouverneur CSD Music Department. Appreciation was also extended to the community for their support of music education.
For more information on the Gouverneur Central School District, visit www.gcsk12.org.