The school year is nearly done and as we roll through May there are some wonderful Music Department performances to mark on your calendars.
The Burlington High School Music Department will present the BHS Spring Concert this Thursday, May 6, at 7:30 pm in the Fogelberg Auditorium. This concert will be the final performance of the year for all the ensembles of Burlington High School. The performance will feature the BHS Concert Band and Jazz Band under the direction of Matt Lovell and the BHS Chorus and Select Chorus under the direction on John Middleton-Cox. The concert will be especially poignant for seniors who will be graduating in one month, taking with them the memories of a year filled with extraordinary performances.
On May 14 the members of the BHS Chorus will be taking their annual journey to Agawam, Massachusetts where they will participate in the Great East Festival. Although not considered to be a competition, the festival will provide an opportunity for the chorus to be adjudicated by a panel of judges and have always walked away with top honors. Following their participation in the festival is their visit to Six Flags, a day of fun for all.
On May 31, the BHS Marching Band will take part in Burlington’s annual Memorial Day commemoration beginning at 9 am with “Taps” on the Burlington Common. The morning performance will continue when the students take their place at Chestnut Hill Cemetery alongside town officials, Burlington veterans and honored guest speakers. It is a much-anticipated performance displaying the fine talents of the students while exhibiting their respect for those men and women who have given their lives to serve this country.
BHS graduation will take place at 2:00 pm on Sunday, June 6. Members of the BHS Concert Band will be seated on the field, participating in the annual rite of passage with their performance of Pomp and Circumstance, the Star Spangled Banner and their salutes to graduating seniors from the band.
The vocal music students of the Music Department (and a few friends) will present Spring Sing, a showcase of solo and ensemble performances, on June 9, at 7:30 pm. The BHS Chorus will open the program, followed by an entertaining assortment of songs from a wide variety of musical styles and genres.
Finally, the Music Awards Banquet will be held on June 10 in the cafeteria of the high school. This annual event pays tribute to each and every student of the band and chorus as they complete a very full year of performances. We'll keep you posted on the details as the event nears.
All the performances will be open to the public and free of charge. More information on the Music Awards Banquet will be provided to families of the students at a later date.
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