MLPS bands, ensembles special classes perform Disney numbers – plus more
The music of the Magic Kingdom of Disney (and Pixar) – plus more – was featured at the Monday, May 16 Mountain Lake Public School’s (MLPS) Pops Concert. Groups performing onstage in the school’s auditorium included a combined 5th- and 6th-Grade Band, combined 5th-to-8th-Grade Band (that sported five drum sets), the Junior Jazz Wolves, Groovalicious Percussion Ensemble, 7th- and 8th-Grade Guitar Class, 7th- and 8th-Grade Concert Band, Senior High Jazz Wolves, Senior High (Grades 9-12) concert Band, Senior High Percussion Ensemble and a mass 7th-12th-Grade Band.- featuring bands, instrument ensembles and special guitar classes from grades 5-12 – appear onstage in the school’s auditorium, beginning at 7 p.m.
Kurt Jahnke is the school’s Director of Bands.
Following is a photo gallery of the instrumental performers:
MEESHA HOEK SET the pace on the drum set for the combined 5th- and 6th-Grade Band’s presentation of “Danza Africana,” by Victor Lopez.
REED AND BRASS instruments on the same page page of music for the 5th- and 6th-Grade Band’s number. Front, Hailey Marx, left and Sierra Perkins, right, on clarinet. The saxophonists in the middle row are, from left, Lesly Orea-Morales, Trystyn Hartwig, Alana Morey and Michala Morin. Trombonists in the back row are, from left, Theo Evers, Brice Anacker, Kade Wassman, Ian Penner and Kaden Haberman.
THE 7th- and 8th-Grade Band joined the elementary-age instrumentalists to present “Slide and the Family Bones,” by Gerald Sebesky,” a number that featured percussionists on five drum sets. At front, from left, flutists Emma Stade, Bileigh Anacker and Anika Fast. At back, from left, on clarinet, Hailey Marx, Sierra Perkins and Isabella Louangthilath.
THE JUNIOR JAZZ Wolves shared two selections, “A Darker Shade of Blues,” and “Radioactive Jellybeans,” both by Dean Sorenson. At front, Daniel Gardiner, left, and MLPS Director of Bands Kurt Jahnke, right, riff on the saxophone and at back, from left, percussionist Joel Salgado on the drum set, Sebastian Rehnelt on trumpet and on baritone, Noah Rempel
CADENCE #27 AND #28, beat out by the Groovalicious Percussion Ensemble. Front, from left, Joel Salgado, Bileigh Anacker, Megan McCue and Noah Rempel. At back, on bass drum, Daniel Gardiner, left, and on cymbals, Emilee Xayanaourom, right.
USHER’S SONG, “WITHOUT You,” as performed by David Guetta and Usher – was backed up by the 7th- and 8th-Grade Guitar Class. Front, from left, Isaac Grev, Jasmine Vongsy, Loretta Trujillo, Jose Garnica, Hana Bergling and Paxton Morin. Back, from left, Deleila Nunthavong, Eryn Friesen, Lesly Orea-Morales and Daniel Gardiner. Not pictured – but adding his strumming strings – was Director of Bands Kurt Jahnke.
FOUR SELECTIONS WERE shared by the 7th- and 8th-Grade Band – “The Muppets Greatest Hits,” arranged by Paul Jennings; “Disney on Parade,” arranged by Johnnie Vinson, “Whistle While You Work,” arranged by C. P. Herfurth and “Trumpet Tantrum,” by Timothy Loest. Performing behind Director Jahnke are, front, from left, Kelly Watkins on clarinet and flutists Hope Doll, Jasmine Vongsy, Anika Fast, Bileigh Anacker and Emma Stade. Back, from left, on saxophone, Lesly Orea-Morales, Paton Buller and Anna Kirk, along with trombonists Janessa Johnson, Neramith Phoumivong, Adam Karschnik and Lance Krueger.
7TH- AND 8TH-Grade Band woodwinds included front, from left, clarinetists Emilee Xayanourom, Delainey Janzen, Kiana Peters and Kelly Watkins, while on flute, Hope Doll. At back, on saxophone, is Lesly Orea-Morales
PERCUSSIONISTS FOR THE 7th- and 8th-Grade Band kept the beat. Front-to-back, Jose Garnica, Loretta Trujillo and Joel Salgado.
WITH ELSA AND Anna from the Disney movie, Frozen, at back looking over their shoulders, the Senior High Jazz Wolves performed their two songs, “You Are the Music in Me,” arranged by John Berry and “Cruella de Vil,” arranged by Michael Sweeney. Members include, front, from left, Amy Bartsch on saxophone, Karen Soutthivong on clarinet and saxophonists Ryan McCue, Sam Hirsch and Braden Rempel. Back, from left, on trumpet, Carmen Syverson, Kalley Rempel and Kayla Vonk, with Jaden Hoek on the drum set, Ethan Klassen on keyboard, trombonists Ryan Blomgren and Sam Grev, Ethan Karschnik on the baritone horn and Liana Blomgren, on trombone.
ANOTHER “KEY” INSTRUMENTALIST for the Senior High Jazz Wolves was Director Jahnke on keyboard.
THE SENIOR HIGH Band, under Director Jahnke’s baton, performed a “medley of medleys,” including Highlights from Mary Poppins, arranged by Alfred Reed; “Pixar Movie Magic,” arranged by Michael Brown; “Disney Movie Magic,” arranged by James Christensen and “Life is a Highway” from Cars, arranged by Paul Murtha. Flutists in the first row are, from left, Brook Sunderman, Carly Paulson (on piccolo), Tara Fast and Ashley Watkins. In the second row are five saxophonists, from left, Sam Hirsch, Tony Orea-Morales, Andrew Fast, Travis Willaby and Weston Osland.
WORKING THE SLIDE on the trombone are Kaleb Haberman, left, and Sam Xayanourom, right.
SENIOR HIGH BAND trumpets Jeff Wright, left, and Michael Watkins, right.
THE FLOOR, WALLS and ceiling shook as the Senior High Percussion Ensemble emphasized their number, “Walkin’ on the Sun,” arranged by Brooks & McDonald, with measured forcefulness. Front, from left, Sam Grev, Ryan McCue, Ethan Karschnik, Ethan Klassen, Liana Blomgren, Zach Spinks, Emily Jahnke, Carly Paulson and Braden Rempel. Back, from left, Regan Syverson, Kayla Vonk, Kalley Rempel, Jesse Jepsen, Junior Louangsaphakdy and Hamlock Tanyavong.
GRADES 7 THROUGH 12 presented the Mass Band finale, “Best Day of My Life,” as recorded by American Authors. Flutists at front, from left, Wendy Tema, Anika Fast and Sabrina Hanson, and on clarinet, Delainey Janzen. Middle, from left, a row of clarinetists, from left, Kelly Watkins, Kiana Peters, Amy Batsch, Karen Soutthivong and Jenneel Rodney. Back, at left, Ethan Klassen and Jaden Hoek on drum sets, along with Laura Dalton on saxophone.
A LOOK AT some of the Grades 7-12 Mass Band musicians on the other side of the stage. Trumpets in the front, from left, Jon Faber, Brett Willay, Mace Herrig and Sebastian Rehnelt. In the middle, flutists Madison Schroeder, Jae Faber and Kyla Perkins, along with Adam Karschnik and Neramith Phoumivong on trombone. At back, from left, Junior Louangsaphakdy, Ethan Karschnik and Jesse Jepsen (partially covered), on baritone.
The music of the Magic Kingdom of Disney (and Pixar) – plus more – was featured at the Monday, May 16 Mountain Lake Public School’s (MLPS) Pops Concert. Groups performing onstage in the school’s auditorium included a combined 5th- and 6th-Grade Band, combined 5th-to-8th-Grade Band (that sported five drum sets), the Junior Jazz Wolves, Groovalicious Percussion Ensemble, 7th- and 8th-Grade Guitar Class, 7th- and 8th-Grade Concert Band, Senior High Jazz Wolves, Senior High (Grades 9-12) concert Band, Senior High Percussion Ensemble and a mass 7th-12th-Grade Band.- featuring bands, instrument ensembles and special guitar classes from grades 5-12 – appear onstage in the school’s auditorium, beginning at 7 p.m.
