Holley sixth grader Melody Purtell plays her flute in one of three concerts performed by Holley students in celebration of Music in Our School Month. Provided photoIn celebration of Music in Our Schools Month, the Holley Elementary concert band, directed by Amy Harris, and chorus, directed by Sally Martin, held an evening concert for family members and a school day concert for their peers. They used props, such as maracas in the chorus’ performance of “Shake the Papaya Down,” a Calypso song; and frog masks in the band’s performance of “Creepy Crawlies ” by local composer Michael Story.
The Middle School/High School band, directed by Dan Wakefield, and chorus, directed by Kelly Evans, wowed the audience with their performances at an evening concert. Both groups have been working hard to prepare for a trip to Annapolis, Maryland in April. Students will compete in the Heritage Music Festival, visit the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, hear the National Navy Band perform, and sightsee in Washington, D.C.
