Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: On Wednesday, December 13th, the Latin School held their annual Christmas Concert. The Praetorian Orchestra started it off by performing the National Anthem, and then proceeded to play an array of Christmas songs. This included “Still the First Noel”, which combines two classic Christmas Carols in “Still Still…
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: On May 4th and May 5th, the Kellenberg Firebird and Phoenix Ensembles took the stage at Kellenberg’s Annual Spring Concerts. On May 4th, the Firebird Orchestra opened the weekend of music with the “Star Spangled Banner,” before following it with their selection “Serenade for String Orchestra” by Norman…
Article by Phoenix writer Bella O’Donnell ’24: One of Kellenberg’s Christmas traditions is an annual concert highlighting the musical talents of its students in the band, chorus, and orchestra. The Latin School held its concert on December 7. The high school’s Firebird concert took place on December 9 and the Phoenix concert was on December…
Article by Phoenix writer Alice Miller ’25: The Kellenberg Firebird Spring Concert of 2022 opened with the “National Anthem” performed by the Firebird Chorus in tribute to the many Kellenberg families serving in the United States Armed Forces. This was soon followed by the Firebird Orchestra performing “Mythos” by Soon Hee Newbold and “Lullaby to…
Article by Phoenix writer Olivia Rinaldi ’23: On Friday, May 13th, Kellenberg Memorial hosted their annual Jazz Night. It was an impressive array of the many talents of Kellenberg’s music department. The eager musicians practiced in preparation for this night in which their hard work was on full display for all who were there. The…
From The Island Now: The Long Island Music Hall of Fame has announced the winners of its fifth annual High School Music Department Recognition Program. Due to COVID-19, the 2020 awards had to be canceled. In 2021, the awards shifted to a virtual application process. For the first time, video entries were accepted that showcased…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek, ’24: On May 7th, 2021, the members of the Firebird and Phoenix bands, choruses, and orchestras showcased their talents through the virtual high school Spring concert. The concert began with the Firebird and Phoenix bands performing the “Star-Spangled Banner”. Every year, this is performed by one of the groups…
https://vimeo.com/552932487 The Star-Spangled BannerJohn Stafford SmithArr. by Sandra DackowPerformed by the Praetorian Orchestra INSTRUCTIONAL ORCHESTRAOde to JoyLudwig van Beethoven PRAETORIAN ORCHESTRAInto the SkyBrian Balmages LATIN SCHOOL CHORUSThree Little BirdsBob MarleyArr. by Audrey Snyder CENTURION BANDBeginners RockJohn O’Reilly PRAETORIAN BANDChampions RisingAlbert HagueArr. by Douglas E. Wagner Instructional Orchestra VIOLINAllison AbrahamsLiam DeRocchisKira DiamondKevin KeeganJames MargiottaGianna PazikTalar SaraydarianZachary…
https://vimeo.com/547953220 The Star-Spangled Banner John Stafford SmithArr. by Sandra DackowPerformed by Combined members of the Firebird and Phoenix Bands FIREBIRD ORCHESTRAOver the Rainbow Harold ArlenArr. by Bob Cerulli FIREBIRD CHORUSRewrite the Stars Benj Pasek and Justin Paul FIREBIRD BANDAfterburn Randall D. Standridge PHOENIX CHAMBER ENSEMBLEEleanor Rigby John Lennon and Paul McCartneyArr. by Larry Moore PHOENIX…
Article by Aidan Galvez, ’22: It should’ve been like all the other years. Together, the Firebird Orchestra, Chorus, Band, and Chamber Ensemble sought to provide a live audience with an unforgettable experience, but this year brought on a new challenge not experienced since the early 20th Century–a Pandemic. Because of COVID-19, large assemblies were cancelled,…