The upcoming band, strings, and chorus concert at Thomas Fleming School will be on January 28th at 6:30 in the Fleming gym. The first-year band and chorus is led by Danielle Hurley, and includes grades 4 and 5. The second-year band is led by Adam Sawyer, and is just 5th grade. Asiat Ali leads the strings; the grades are 5th and 4th. The Honey Hive interviewed the ensemble leaders to find out more about this upcoming event.
“One of the chorus songs will be a very tricky round called ‘Banaha’, and you’ll be sure to hear ‘Hot Cross Buns’ among other beginner favorites for the band,” Mrs. Hurley said.
“Among the songs strings will perform are ‘D & A String March’ and ‘Polly Wolly Doodle,'” Mr. Ali shared.
Mr. Sawyer also shared, “The 2nd year band will be playing Popcorn Prelude, Fanfare Supernova, and Creatures in the Attic.”
The Honey Hive asked them what their favorite part of leading a musical group was and why it is important to have concerts.
“My favorite part of leading a musical group is helping students experience the joy and confidence that making music brings. Concerts are important because they build confidence, develop teamwork and social skills, and provide a goal that motivates practice and skill building,” Mrs Hurley shared.
They also allow students to experience the teamwork and collaborative effort that performances necessitate, and provide connection with the community in a meaningful way,” She added.
“I enjoy the teamwork aspect of playing in a group. It is challenging, but very rewarding when everyone plays precisely together.Performances are important because they require the execution of all the skills that have been acquired,” Mr. Ali stated.
Adding to the importance of the concert itself, Mr. Sawyer said , “One of my favorite parts of leading the band is watching and hearing the group improve over time. Something that seemed so hard when we first play it becomes so easy after we spend time rehearsing it. Music is meant to be shared, and concerts give us a chance to share something not only with each other, but the audience as well.”
The ensembles are working together to create this concert. Anybody is welcome to come hear the chorus, the bands, and strings perform at Thomas Fleming School.
