It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas, thanks to PAS bands

by Derra Clark

Holiday cheer spread like wildfire through our school on December 11, 2008. The annual holiday band concert was a festive way to get anyone in the Christmas mood. The fifth grade band preformed “Hot Cross Buns,” “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,” and “Jingle Bells.” “They did a good job,” said Mr. Spitler.

The sixth grade band was next with their performance of “Good King Wenceslas,” “Huron Carol,” and “Auld Lang Syne.” “They did ok for their situation… they made it through,” said Mr. Spitler.

The junior high band was next, playing “Here Comes Santa Clause,” “The Little Drummer Boy,” “Silver Bells,” and “Patapan.” “They were very well prepared,” said Mr. Spitler. The bands performance of “The Little Drummer Boy” was the favorite of many band members and people in the audience.

The last band of the night was the high school band with “Jazz Gloria,” “Jingle Bell Fantasy,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Many people enjoyed the band’s performances and many of the band members were very enthusiastic. “It was like sight reading… it was like music, sweet music from angel’s throats! God bless America! For without America there would be no Pittsford High School band!” said percussionist Chloe Hepker. Mr. Spitler thought they did a good job.

The concert was filled with our band’s renditions of holiday classics that may or may not be comparable to angels singing. Overall, Mr. Sptiler thought all of the bands did well, and was happy with the crowd that came to enjoy the bands. After all of the bands played, the members and their friends and families were treated to a reception of punch and cookies.