Lindenhurst High School Hosts Annual All-Lindy Concert

From Lindenhurst Union Free School District: The Lindenhurst Union Free School District’s department of fine and performing arts recently presented its annual All-Lindy Concert at the Lindenhurst High School auditorium.

To kick off the evening, teacher Andrew Kuftack directed the All-Lindy Jazz Band as they performed Duke Ellington and Irving Mills’ “It Don’t Mean a Thing,” Dean Sorenson’s “Please Don’t Climb on the Iguana” and “Tunes From ‘Toons” arranged by Roy Phillippe.

Paul Cronin then led the All-Lindy Orchestra, as they performed Elliot del Borgo’s “Country Cookin,” Bracket and Harman’s “Simple Gifts” and Neal Hefti’ “Batman Theme” arranged by Bob Cerulli.

The All-Lindy chorus was led by director Philip Ricciardi and accompanied by Yen Yen Haas. The group serenaded the crowd with several entertaining selections including the “Revolting Children” from Matilda the Musical written by Tim Minchin.

The All-Lindy band, under the direction of Samantha Stainkamp, took to the stage with performances of “Imperium” by Michael Sweeney and “As the Eagle Flies” by James Swearingen among others that left the audiences wanting more.

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