The Catskill Chronicle

Story and photos by Ted Waddell

Erica Simone, soprano.

FALLSBURG – On Thursday, December 10, the Fallsburg Central High School Music Department presented their annual winter concert.

The junior chorus directed by Colleen Barber and accompanied by pianist Leon Hilfstein performed “Something Told the Wild Geese” arranged by Sherri Porterfield, and featured soloists Ashlyn Nardi and Christine Garcia; “The Tiger!” arranged by Porterfield based on the original poem by William Blake (1757-1827).

The junior band directed by John Lusk performed “Band on Parade” by M. Sweeney and L. Clark’s “Festival Chorale & March”.

The select chorus directed by Barber with accompaniment by Hilfstein, performed “The Winter Snow” arranged by Audrey Snyder and based on an original poem by Emily Dickenson (1830-1886); “I Am But A Small Voice” arranged by Roger Emerson, and featured soloists Susan Moody and Jeweliana Trujillo.

The senior chorus directed by Barber and accompanied by Hilfstein performed a trio of works: “Love Changes Everything” arranged by Ed Lojeski; “Elijah and Joshua” arranged by Sally K. Albrecht; “Winter, Fire and Snow” arranged by Emerson, featuring soloists Isabel Mejia and Janelle Laguio.

The combined chorus directed by Barber with accompaniment by Hilfstein, rocked the house with “Man in the Mirror” arranged by Lojeski, a work originally performed by Michael Jackson (1958-2009), and featured soloists Irvin Lemus, Sherrod Williams, Alex Orellana and Shakree Gibson.

The senior band directed by Lusk showcased their musical talents with five works: “March Militaire” by Schubert/Hubbell, “Song for Winds” by J. Edmondson, “Mini-Suite” by M. Gould, “sleigh Ride” by L. Anderson/Story, and “School Song” arranged by Yoder.

The 2009-2010 Fallsburg Central School’s Winter Concert drew to a finale with the audience singing the school song:

Fallsburg Central, Fallsburg Central, greatest in the land.

Colors flying, strength undying. Courage we will band together.”

Fallsburg Central, Fallsburg Central, greatest in the land.

March on to victory, hand in hand.”

Captions for photos from top to bottom –

Cody Vegliate, junior band.

Susan Moody and Jeweliana Trujillo, soloist altos.

Jeweliana Trujillo, Janelle Laguio and Marie Countryman, altos.

Danielle Stratton, junior band flute.

Zaira Pabon, senior band oboe.

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