Blue Jay Band Spring Concert Entertains Family & Friends

Posted April 29, 2014 / Last updated April 29, 2014

Thanks to the efforts of Mr. D.J. Galiano ’07 and the tech crew the Jazz Band played “Fly Me to the Mood” under a full moon.

The Blue Jay Band‘s annual Spring Concert and Award Ceremony was attended by 250 guests in the auditorium on Saturday, April 26. Band director Mr. M. Joseph Caluda led the concert band and associate band director Mr. Jason M. Giaccone led the jazz band performances.

Senior Musician Arranges & Conducts

Mr. Caluda introduced the concert band’s final piece as “something a little different,” for the music program, “something that’s never been done in all the years I’ve been here.” For the first time in school’s music program, the band performed a piece that was arranged and conducted by a student. Senior Gui Kirsch arranged a piece entitled “Rhapsody” and conducted the concert band’s performance on this special occasion.

Recognition

Seniors Chris Sylvain and John Mitton received the Rev. Elwood P. Hecker award.

The band recognized seniors Peter Belleau, Adam Boe, Patrick Doell, Gui Kirsch, Matthew Lauto, John Mitton, Dalton Stieffel, Quinn Stiller, Chris Sylvain, and Richard Williams.

The Band and Jayette Booster Organization were thanked for their support.

Videos

Concert Band

"Nessun Dorma" by Giacomo Puccin

Jazz Band

"A Night in Tunisia" by Dizzy Gillespie

Concert Band

"Rhapsody" by Gui Kirsch '14

Galleries

Blue Jay Band Spring Concert, April 26, 2014

Thanks to the efforts of Mr. D.J. Galiano '07 and the tech crew the Jazz Band played "Fly Me to the Moon" under a full moon.
After the concert the seniors took a moment to pose with band directors Mr. Joe Caluda '79 and Mr. Jason Giaccone before heading to a spaghetti dinner in the Commons.
Senior Matt Lauto on alto sax with the Jazz Band.
Senior Peter Belleau leads the clarinets during the Jazz Band's performance of "St. Thomas."
Senior Adam Boe on alto sax with the Jazz Band.
Junior Patrick Fine solos as senior Richard Williams watches.
Sophomore Kyle Richoux plays a solo on soprano sax.
The trumpet section of Jazz Band wails during "St. Thomas."
Senior Quinn Stiller on tenor sax.
The band played "British Eighth March' under the British Flag.
Senior Patrick Doell solos during "A Night in Tunisia" with juniors Clay LoCoco to the left and Patrick Fine and Richard Williams to the right.
Senior Dalton Stieffel flanked by sophomore Chris Johnson on the left and freshman William Fine on the right during the Drum Line's playing of "H20."
Led by Senior Dalton Stieffel, the drum line played "H20."
Mr. Joe Caluda with seniors Chris Sylvain and John Mitton the recipients of the Rev. Elwood P. Hecker award.
The members of the play band for "Damn Yankees" were reconigzed.
Senior Gui Kirsch directs "Rhapsody" which he had arranged.
Senior Richard WIlliams plays a solo during Nessun Dorma by Giacomo Puccini.