High School West Spring Concerts Delight Crowds

Over a two week span, students have taken to the stage to entertain family, friends and guests as they performed their spring concerts, culminating a year of hard work and dedication.

On May 10, the High School West stage welcomed the 9th grade band, the 9th and 10th grade orchestra, the jazz band and the vocal jazz ensemble.

On Wednesday night, it was the 10th, 11th and 12th grade band, 11th and 12th grade orchestra and the concert choir's turn.

The orchestra opened with Beauty and the Beast, Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and selections from Phantom of the Opera. According to director, Karen Romeo, she really worked the students with the Beethoven piece and they all rose to the occasion and met her expectations.

The concert band followed with Minuteman, Incantation and Dance and to have some fun, according to director Chris Foti, selections from the musical Wicked. 

Closing out the evening, the Hills West chorus, with approximately 85 members, performed five songs, under the direction of their choral director, Michelle Martufi.

For photos and video from the HS East spring concert earlier this month, click .

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