Pops Concert - Band

Last night, RHAM High School hosted its annual Pops Concert which essentially is an enjoyable, well produced concert. Usually, the band and chorus combine to make one large concert with interesting pieces. However, due to the fact that it would be far too long for the audience, the event was split into two days. The band performed last night to a fairly full sized audience. Pieces from the symphonic band incuded a gladiator themed style, a Tarzan selection which included highlights from the drum section and a "Midway March". The Wind Ensemble also performed in the show performing "The Cowboys" which had students wearing western gear of their choice and cowboy type hats. "Concertino" was a section which highlighted the clarinets and included band director, Mr. Ketterer's daughter Sarah, as the soloist. Finally, the band finished the piece with the ever so popular "The Lion King" which brought the audience through all the phases of the movie. Jazz band, one of the three bands to perform "wow"ed the crowd by playing a piece called, "Manteca" which included the following soloists: Michaela Connelly and Keenan Asbridge on trumpet and Sam Young and Nick Aubin on saxophone. A song called "The Chicken" was performed and Michaela and Keenan both as well held solos in this piece. "Blue Rondo a La Turk" was an interesting piece selected by the director which only had one soloist, Nick Aubin. "Limehouse Blues" was a creative bluesy piece that included once again, Michaela, Nick, Keenan and Keenan's younger brother, Ryan on Saxophone. It was an enjoyable show and many gladly attended. Tonight, the chorus will perform in the hopes of drawing in the crowd once again.