Millbury High School Music Department http://millburyhsmusic.com Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:36:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Millbury Chain of Lights http://millburyhsmusic.com/2012/01/14/millbury-chain-of-lights/ http://millburyhsmusic.com/2012/01/14/millbury-chain-of-lights/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:08:44 +0000 dferreira http://millburyhsmusic.com/?p=547

On December 4th, several of small ensembles performed at the towns “Chain of Lights” Festival. The Jazz Combo, Sax Choir, and Brass Ensemble all played holiday music to a packed senior center.

]]> http://millburyhsmusic.com/2012/01/14/millbury-chain-of-lights/feed/ 0 Night of Percussion with Edd Cote http://millburyhsmusic.com/2011/06/14/night-of-percussion-with-edd-cote/ http://millburyhsmusic.com/2011/06/14/night-of-percussion-with-edd-cote/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:50:18 +0000 dferreira http://millburyhsmusic.com/?p=362 Check out some of the great pictures local photographer Edd Cote took of our concert!

]]> http://millburyhsmusic.com/2011/06/14/night-of-percussion-with-edd-cote/feed/ 0 Night of Percussion http://millburyhsmusic.com/2011/06/14/night-of-percussion/ http://millburyhsmusic.com/2011/06/14/night-of-percussion/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:46:03 +0000 dferreira http://millburyhsmusic.com/?p=360 Continue reading →]]> On Thursday, June 2, we had our second annual “Night of Percussion” Concert. The day started with performances for the school in an assembly. Then we had a 2 hour clinic with our High School Percussion Ensemble and the Shaw School Percussion Ensemble. After a nice pizza dinner we filled the gym for the first portion of the concert featuring our students. The second half of the concert moved to a packed auditorium featuring local professional musicians Pieter Struyk, Mike Morel, Rick Costa and Dan Ferreira and featuring special guests Jason Richard- MHS Percussion Staff, and Mike Castro MHS Alumni “09. This event was sponsored by the Millbury Community Service Learning Project Grant, and the Millbury Cultural Council.

Night of Percussion

Night of Percussion photos: clinic and performance

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]]> http://millburyhsmusic.com/2011/06/14/night-of-percussion/feed/ 0 Spring Concert http://millburyhsmusic.com/2011/06/14/spring-concert/ http://millburyhsmusic.com/2011/06/14/spring-concert/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:39:03 +0000 dferreira http://millburyhsmusic.com/?p=357 Continue reading →]]> The Millbury Jr. Sr. High Music Department had their Spring Concert. We had some great performances by all the groups including Chorus, Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band from both the Jr. and Sr. High. Here is a picture of the Senior High Concert Band, and a picture of all the seniors in the music program. We will miss you all!

]]> http://millburyhsmusic.com/2011/06/14/spring-concert/feed/ 0 Great East Festival http://millburyhsmusic.com/2011/05/16/great-east-festival/ http://millburyhsmusic.com/2011/05/16/great-east-festival/#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 21:36:55 +0000 dferreira http://millburyhsmusic.com/?p=324 Continue reading →]]> On May 14, a few of our ensembles traveled to West Springfield to participate in the Great East Music Festival. Each group did a great job at the festival, and we had a lot of fun at the park. Check out some of the pictures we have thanks to MMPA member Mrs. Murray.

Jr. High Chorus- Silver Medal
Sr. High Chorus- Gold Medal
Sr. High Jazz Ensemble- Gold Medal (very high rating!)

Congratulations to all students involved, and a big thank you to all the parents that helped out!

Great East Festival

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]]> http://millburyhsmusic.com/2011/05/16/great-east-festival/feed/ 0 Meet Miss Olivia http://millburyhsmusic.com/2011/04/26/meet-miss-olivia/ http://millburyhsmusic.com/2011/04/26/meet-miss-olivia/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:37:29 +0000 dferreira http://millburyhsmusic.com/?p=318 I know some of you have been checking out photos on facebook, but for those of you who don’t have access here are a few. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

]]> http://millburyhsmusic.com/2011/04/26/meet-miss-olivia/feed/ 0 Jazz Night With Edd Cote http://millburyhsmusic.com/2011/04/26/jazz-night-with-edd-cote/ http://millburyhsmusic.com/2011/04/26/jazz-night-with-edd-cote/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:35:17 +0000 dferreira http://millburyhsmusic.com/?p=316 Check out some of the great picture local photographer took! Thanks so much Edd!

]]> http://millburyhsmusic.com/2011/04/26/jazz-night-with-edd-cote/feed/ 0 Jazz Night Featuring Greg Abate and His Trio http://millburyhsmusic.com/2011/04/07/jazz-night-featuring-greg-abate-and-his-trio/ http://millburyhsmusic.com/2011/04/07/jazz-night-featuring-greg-abate-and-his-trio/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:49:35 +0000 dferreira http://millburyhsmusic.com/?p=256 Continue reading →]]> Greg Abate and his trio came for our 5th Annual Jazz Night. Mr. Abate was featured playing with the Shaw Elementary, Jr. High School, and Sr. High School Jazz Ensembles. Prior to the concert we were lucky enough to get an opportunity to work with Mr. Abate in a rehearsal/clinic setting. This event was co-sponsored by the Millbury Cultural Council and the Millbury Music Parents Association.

]]> http://millburyhsmusic.com/2011/04/07/jazz-night-featuring-greg-abate-and-his-trio/feed/ 0 Winter Showcase http://millburyhsmusic.com/2011/04/05/winter-showcase/ http://millburyhsmusic.com/2011/04/05/winter-showcase/#comments Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:52:20 +0000 dferreira http://millburyhsmusic.com/?p=263 Continue reading →]]> Our showcase concert gave students the chance to perform instruments as either a solo or a small group. The main feature of the concert was the Millbury High School Winter Guard, as they just completed their NESBA season coming in 5th place.

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