The performance featured selections from chorus and band students and also recognized graduating seniors.
On Wednesday, May 9, family members and friends, old and young gathered together for the Coventry High School Music Department’s annual Spring Concert. The evening began with director Lisa Masse leading the Concert Chorus in its rendition of the nation's “Star Spangled Banner”, followed by a slower version of “Can You Hear”. The group's next song, “Sinner Man” used a more upbeat tempo used to highlight the male voices within the chorus and was then followed by a more contemporary and modern piece called “Just The Way You Are” highlighting two soloists, Ricky Ordet and Scott Oliver. Before their last song, the seniors of the chorus presented Masse with flowers out of appreciation. As the Concert Chorus left the stage, the curtain opened …
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The two-hour performance featured holiday pieces from four ensembles.
On Wednesday night, family, friends and CHS staff filed into the school's auditorium for an evening of music inspired by the most festive time of the year. Performances by Concert Chorus, Select Choir, Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band each included traditional holiday pieces, as well as some more modern tunes that showcased what the students have been working on all year. The Concert Chorus, directed by Mrs. Lisa Masse began their performance with "Shalom Chaverim", a traditional Israeli melody featuring students Lillian Carley on flute and Richard Audette on drum. Other selections included "For Unto Us A Child Is Born", "Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind", written by Shakespeare from his play As You Like It, and "Christmas Canon". The group …
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