170 musicians from the Smithtown High School East Concert Choir, Symphonic Band, and Symphonic Orchestra are still buzzing over their recent performance at Carnegie Hall. The musicians started their day with a warm up on the legendary Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, followed by an early dinner at Carmine’s.
The Symphonic Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Brian McCoy, performed Hungarian Dance No 6 by Johannes Brahms, Serenade Opus 48 mvt 4 by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Sleeping Beauty Valse by Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Suite Algerienne mvt 4 Marche Militaire Francaise by Camille Saint-Saens.
“The experience of performing on this stage at the most famous venue in the world is something that the students of Smithtown HS East will never forget. Seeing the joy, excitement and enthusiasm in their eyes is one of the highlights as an educator,” said McCoy, HSE Instructional Specialist and Orchestral Director.
The Symphonic Band, under the direction of Mrs. Jennifer Leavy, performed Resplendent Glory by Rossano Galante, Incantation and Dance by John Barnes Chance, and Animation: Episode 1 (WABBIT!) by Randall Standridge. “Our department is incredibly grateful for the support of our administration - both in approving this trip AND being present for the performance - and for our students and their families for making this trip possible. It was a dream come true, and a real joy to experience 野花社区视频” said Mrs. Leavy.
“The events in our music department give everyone something to look forward to. This Carnegie Hall trip was a moment we’ll all cherish. Playing on the stage was amazing, and the whole day was fun; being on the bus, in the dressing rooms, or at dinner, the long hours are made easy when you’re with this group!” shared Symphonic Band sophomore Hannah Lackowitz.
The Concert Choir, under the direction of Mr. Mark Hegreness, performed Dies Irae and Lacrimosa by W.A. Mozart, Daybreak by Michael Bussewitz-Quarm, Earth Song by Frank Ticheli, Through Love to Light by Elaine Hagenberg, and Witness arr. by Jack Halloran.
"The moment I stepped onto the stage for the first time, it was surreal. I obviously have seen pictures of the hall before but nothing quite compares to experiencing it in person. The fact that I was just a random 16 year old in a high school band and yet I was able to play in perhaps the most iconic theater in the world was incredible. Music means a lot to me, and being able to do what I like doing best in the best way possible was simply, the best,” said junior Prateek Chilakamarthy, who performed in both the Symphonic Band and Symphonic Orchestra.
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