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 for the formal commemoration. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who died in service to the United States of America.

Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on May 5, 1868, by General John A. Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, and was first observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. The first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. Originally known as Decoration Day it was for the Union and Confederate soldiers who died during the Civil War. After World War I, it became a holiday to honor all men and women who died in service.

Memorial Day 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. We hope everyone will be present to observe the day.

KATE meets AUDREY II!

It is with great excitement that Burlington Educational Summer Theatre unveils its new graphics for the BEST Teens production of "Little Shop of Horrors." The graphics will appear on all print work and advertising for the production.

Designed by Kate McMahon, secretary for the music department at Burlington High School, the artwork is an image of AUDREY II, the man-eating plant and main "character" in this spoof on '50s sci-fi movies. She drew much of it freehand, gave life to the image with colored pencil, scanned it and "posterized" it with Photoshop.

Kate holds a BS in Art from Northeastern University. In recent years she has lent her artistic talents to completing special effects painting on sets for BHS productions. She is also responsible for the graphics and layout for all printed programs for the productions and music department as well.

Thank you, Kate. You are a treasure chest of talent for the music department staff!

Eric Leva's Original Song "The Box"

Carolyn Kelly's original song (untitled) performed with Katie Campbell a...

We are proud of our seniors...Good luck in your musical futures!

Today was the senior breakfast at BHS. It is a tradition to have a "talent show." The preceding two videos are from the Mr. Larkin's blog...hope you enjoy them!

We will miss all our wonderful seniors. It has been an extraordinary year.

CHECK OUT NEW MUSIC BLOGS

There are two new blogs to add to your favorites this morning, relating to BHS music and theatre. Check these out:

www.burlingtonmusic.wordpress.com

www.burlingtontickets.wordpress.com

Also, if you are on facebook, check out the newest page:

Burlington Educational Summer Theatre

Don't forget to suggest the page to all your friends. We presently have 18 followers, we'd love to have 1800!

SINGING THE PRAISES OF VOCAL LAB

The Burlington High School Music Department will host its fourth Vocal Lab Recital tonight in two years since its introduction last year. The recital begins at 7:30 pm in the Chorus Room of BHS.

Vocal Lab, a class taught by John Middleton-Cox, is an opportunity for students to learn proper breathing and vocal technique while at the same time expanding their repertoire. Tonight’s program will include fifteen students who have prepared their performance pieces over the past semester.

Families and friends are invited to attend. The event is free of charge.