By Gianna Akter ’25
On March 13, 2024, The DHS Spring Concert took place; this concert featured the DHS band and chorus, with a few students performing their own solos. Students showcased the hard work and practice put into each piece they performed, displaying enthusiastic energy and presenting a thoughtful show.
Song highlights from the concert include a rendition of “Fly Me to The Moon” from the DHS jass band, “Air of Nobility” from the DHS concert band, and “Homeward Bound” from the DHS chorus.
Pre-concert preparation seems to be a key factor in a successful concert, on multiple fronts. Many students will often do their hair or makeup in addition to wearing an all-concert-black outfit to uplift energy so they can perform to the best of their ability. Vanessa Nguyen ‘25, a member of the DHS band and the flute section leader, elaborates on this, stating, “Well, before the concert, I like to put on a cute concert-black outfit and do my hair so I can feel more confident. When I see my friends, I always tell them they look great. So, I think that boosts motivation too.”
In addition to preparing right before the concert, students also highlight the importance of the months-long rehearsals and practices that go into it. “There are several, several months of learning that go into these concerts,” Quintin Simjouw ‘25, a member of the DHS band, explains. “It’s a whole routine effort to get everything going, from the students to the staff; it’s all really important to ensure that the concert runs well.”
Immediately following the Spring Concert, students remark on how they felt, the work they put in as individuals, and the effort of the band and chorus as a whole. “We did well,” says Kevin McGuire ‘25, a member of the DHS band. “I think at first a few people were a little nervous but by the end everyone was confident and I think we played a good concert.”
Members of the DHS chorus expand, expressing how they feel before and after the concert is over. Joseph Izquierdo ‘25, a member of the DHS chorus, states, “I don’t feel anything bad, just excited for it. Afterward, it’s just that we’re done.”
Along with the concerts being fun and exciting for the students to perform in general, students also reiterate that concerts are important and beneficial to the community. “I really love concerts because they’re so fun, and it’s a time when everyone in the band and chorus comes together to show off to family and friends all of the hard work we’ve done,” Nguyen elaborates. “Our concerts just spread so much music and promote the arts for the community.”
The jazz band, a small group of band students that stay after school to learn additional music pieces, also played the famous song “Fly Me To The Moon” by Bart Howard.
All of these groups, jazz, band, and chorus included, got to showcase their amazing talent and impressive work. Hopefully, you’ll be able to make it to the next one!
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