On Tuesday, December 17th, the Cascade choir and band concert was cancelled due to a snowstorm. After multiple inches of snow, the concert was rescheduled to January 10th, 2025, at 7:00pm.
With an enjoyable winter break and the beginning of the new year, the concert was ready to be held on the stage of the Cascade High School commons. However, the choir did not perform in this concert, because they had performed on December 20th. The concert was made up of Cascade’s Jazz Band and Concert Band. The Jazz Band kicked off the night with a jazzy Deck the Halls. They played a total of three pieces including Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and Greensleeves.
“We did really good, everybody was on time or in tune. Greensleeves was my first time playing it, and it’s really fast,” said Irene Ramirez Herrera (10), a second-year alto saxophone playing with Jazz Band and Concert Band.
For the second half of the concert, the Concert Band played two pieces: Catalonian Carol, a slow piece with a very tender feel and festive vibe; and the The Themes of The Nutcracker.
“I was kind of bummed out because it’s the winter concert, it’s one of the biggest, at least, events for me doing band cause that's where you get to show case what we have been practicing for the past few weeks and to have it canceled was like, darn that sucks,” said Rhonan Allen (12) who has been in the band since 6th grade. He participates as the drum major in Marching Band and a percussionist in Jazz and Concert Band.
"It was short but sweet"
“Because we practiced the music so much, it just felt natural, and it gave us a little bit more time to refine out parts just a little bit more. It was short but sweet, I think everyone did a good job, I think when it came to just playing songs everyone followed along and just sounded great. I am a little bummed that this is my last concert, but I couldn't have picked any songs to do it, and this is honestly a great group of people to do it with,” said Allen.
The concert featured veterans like Allen and newcomers like Riley Warman (10). “It’s my first year of band ever but I always wanted to join because I’ve always been fascinated by jazz and just music in general. I thought this could be a learning experience and it's what I want to do in the future. It’s actually been really easy to join and learning pieces. Everyone is really friendly and it’s just a really good environment to be in,” Warman. This concert was Warman's second ever.
Even though it was short, Warman still enjoyed the concert. “I think because of all the snow fall, I think it was necessary for me and my fellow band members, but I think in the end it was alright. Even though it was sudden when we first came back it was still alright. I’m just glad it happened. I really liked the swing section of Greensleeves. I know a lot of people don’t like it but me personally I thought it was really fun because it’s different from the other pieces. The concert band did incredible, and the jazz band did really good. I think we keep getting better and better.”
The next concert will be held in March with a wider array of pieces and works from the Jazz Band and Concert Band.
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