Spring Instrumental Music Concert

POLYARTS

SPRING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC CONCERT

THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023

7:00 PM | MEMORIAL CHAPEL

FEATURING:

GRADES 7 & 8 BANDS, GRADES 7 & 8 STRING ENSEMBLES, CONCERT BAND, ADVANCED CONCERT BAND, US STRING ENSEMBLE, ADVANCED STRING ENSEMBLE, JAZZ BAND

A Note from the Performing Arts Department

Tonight’s concert is not only a celebration of our students’ hard work over the course of this year, but also a culmination of the skills and experiences they have amassed during their Poly career. For many seniors, tonight is the end of a four-, six-, or eight-year commitment to our ensembles.

In addition to the skills, technique, and experiences represented tonight, our ensembles represent the best of what the Performing Arts at Poly Prep can achieve: community. I commend these students for taking the time to make music together and thank them for their contributions to our community at Poly Prep.

Thank you for supporting your children’s endeavors in the arts. We believe these experiences will forever enrich their lives.

Grade 7 Band

When The Saints Go Marching In

Arranged by John Higgins

Ode To Joy

Arranged by John Higgins

Directed by Chris Benvegna

Cris Arniotis, Kaleb Asamoah, Owen Berkley, Kedar Carrington, Nico Chamorro, Johnny Elefterakis, James Green, Charlie Jacobs, George JigarJian, Zuva Kaitano-Price, Eleanor Kempf, Grace King, Josh Lippert, Arthur McFadyen, Andrew Patel, Jax Powers-Wojtowicz

Grade 8 Band

Vulcan’s Forge

Directed by Chris Benvegna

Jenesis Bartholomew, Naomi Bobbitt, Pharaoh Brunner, Leo Cheng, Jack Collier, Rose Filippazzo, Presley Galle, Logan Geisler, Sam Harris, Elan Ofshtein, Christopher Paidarakis, Gregory Povetko, Andrew Sion, Quin Truta

Advanced Strings

Vivace from Concerto in G Major for Four Violins and Bass

Arranged by Hjalmar von Dameck

Directed by Carrie Dowell

Kota Demay, Jasper Inamoto, Amalia Rimmon, Cinthya Sanchez, Alex Xiao

Advanced Concert Band

Capriccio Espagnol

Arranged by Mark Williams

Fugue in C Minor

Arranged by Ed Huckeby

Directed by Chris Benvegna

Accompanied by Konatsu Iwai

Arthur Dieme, June Dorsch, Sylvie Dorsch, Jessica Dossik, Justin Durso, Jen Lavagnino-Sisk, Shaza Mousa

Jazz Band

All of Me

Vocals by Katie

Take the “A” Train

Directed by Dr. Orrin Wilson

Eshaan Dangayach ..................................... Guitar

Jen Lavagnino-Sisk ..................Alto Saxophone

Katie Lopez Electric Bass Guitar

Maximillian Mackler ......................... Vibraphone

Zachary Ramseur ............................ Double Bass

Noah Saivtez Tenor Saxophone

Kai Sergeant ................................................. Drums

Zachary Udin Piano

Grade 7 Seventh Avenue Strings

Fiddles on Fire

Directed by Carrie Dowell

Barzel Ben-Dov, Harper Blumberg, Tyler Chan, Jeffrey Chen, Ava Fernandez, Xenia Guevara-Abayomi, Marcus Krahe, Bennett Ling-Regan, Finbar McGovern, Tess Meli, Charlotte Merchant, Delia Pawlak, Jackson Rodriguez-Miarmi, Arhan Sengupta, Bryson Sylvain, Leonardo Yang

Grade 8 Seventh Avenue Strings

Goblin Boogie

The Sharks of Seville

Arranged by Deborah Baker Monday

Directed by Carrie Dowell

Neeka Aghazadeh, Harper Baillie, Nikhil Bhavnani, Caterina Cascella, Ally DiPietra, Abigail Jean, Zoe Kim, Diangely Llano, Layla Lloyd, Dean Mcknight, Charlie Rice, Lila Rice, Chioma Stanley, Brianna Sylvain

String Rays—US String Ensemble

Pavane

Arranged by Bob Phillips

Merry Go Round of Life

From Howl’s Moving Castle

Arranged by Hai Mai

Directed by Carrie Dowell

Assisted by Kristen Drymala, Andrew Hall, Audrey Lo, and Robert Garcia

Marie Culmine, Kota Demay, Jasmine Grant-Phillips, Mary Howell, Jasper Inamoto, Jack Pfeifer, Amalia Rimmon, Cinthya Sanchez, Maia Steiner, Marisa Triola, Alex Xiao

Concert Band

Canticum

Invocation and African Dance

Directed by Chris Benvegna

Andrey Bakulev, Jack Bogner, Zeraun Daniel, Christopher Espinosa Nunez, Lowie Giles, Emilio Gittens, Eve Harris, Grover Howell, Konatsu Iwai, Harry Lucas, Grace Moore, Lucas Powers Wojtowicz, Jason Rodino, Owen Samra, Kenny Thompson, Gabi Winitzer

GUEST PERCUSSIONISTS: Jack Collier, Logan Geisler

Our Production Would Not Be Possible without the Generous Support of:

Audrius Barzdukas P’20

Head of School

Michal Hershkovitz P’16, ’18

Assistant Head of School, Academics

Sarah Bates

Head of Upper School

André Del Valle P’29, ’33 Head of Middle School

Michael Robinson

Head of Arts

The members of the Performing Arts faculty, the Engagement & Communications Department, the Poly Prep IT Staff, the Facilities and Maintenance Department, the Security Staff, the Kitchen Staff, and the Middle & Upper School Deans.

The following students featured in tonight’s performance are members of the Excellence in Arts Certificate Program:

Class of ’23:

Kota Demay, June Dorsch, Cinthya Sanchez, Kai Sergeant, Jen Lavagnino-Sisk, Katie Lopez

Class of ’24:

Noah Saivetz, Jordan Millar, Alex Xiao, Jessica Dosik, Zachary Udin

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Saturday, April 29, 2023

Location and Time TBD

MS Musical: Bye Bye Birdie: Youth Edition

A Musical Comedy, Book by Michael Stewart, Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Lee Adams

Thursday & Friday, May 11 & 12, 2023

7:00 PM | RICHARD PERRY THEATRE

Poly Conservatory Spring Recitals

Tuesday–Thursday, May 16–18, 2023

Details to follow

Grade 4 Spring Dance and Music Concert

Thursday, May 25, 2023

6:00 PM | RICHARD PERRY THEATRE

Grades 5 & 6 Music Share

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

10:00 AM | MEMORIAL CHAPEL

Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming events!