On The
Lawn
Houston Christian High School
Band, Chorale and Orchestra
October 17, 2024
Good evening, everyone! Welcome to Concert on the Lawn, a celebration of our students' incredible talent and dedication in choir, band, orchestra and visual arts. As the Fine Arts Director, I'm thrilled to have this opportunity to introduce you to the vibrant musical community we'rebuildinghere.
Tonight, you'll hear a diverse selection of pieces that showcase the range and depth of our students' abilities. From classical masterpieces to contemporary favorites, each performance is a testament to their hard work and passion for music.
So, please sit back, relax, and enjoy the beautiful sounds of our talented young musicians.Letthemusicbegin!
Orchestra
The Orchestra portion of the program is titled Classical Music Through Time.
Tonight’s program takes you on a journey through some of the most influential works in classical music, highlighting how the art form has evolved over centuries.
We begin with Mozart’s Presto from Symphony No. 1, a lively piece that embodies the elegance of the Classical era. Following that, we explore the emotional depth of Beethoven with Absolutely Beethoven, showcasing some of Beethoven's most iconic compositions and his powerfulcontributiontomusichistory.
Grieg’s Adagio from Piano Concerto in A Minor transitions us into the Romantic period, with its rich, expressive melodies. The energy ramps up with Glière’s Russian Sailors Dance, full of bold rhythms and dynamic contrasts. Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring then ushers us into the 20th century, known for pushing the boundaries of traditionalmusic.
We will conclude with Bittersweet Symphony by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones, blendingclassicalandcontemporarysoundstoshowthe timelessinfluenceofthesegreatworks.
Blessings, NadyBenyamine
1756-1791
Presto from Symphony No. 1 composed by W.A. Mozart 1770-1827
Absolutely Beethoven composed by Beethoven, L.V. Beethoven 1843-1907
Adagio from Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16 composed by E. Grieg 1875–1956
Russian Sailors Dance composed by R. Glière 1882-1971
Selections from The Rite of Spring composed by I. Stravinsky
1967-present
Bittersweet Symphony composed by M. Jagger & K. Richards Drum Set Nathaniel Sun
Chorale
This evening's repertoire represents a journey through several of the varied styles and eras of choralmusic.
We will open with an arrangement of a minstrel song with text by Aaron Copland, originally published in 1954.
Our second selection will be Amor Vittorioso, an Italian balletto by Giovanni Giacomo Gastoldi. These pieces in homophonic, dance-rhythm style were published in a multitude of editions in several countries. They became very popular especially in Englandinthefourteenthcentury.
How Sweet the Sound is a new setting of the lovely text of John Newton, juxtaposed against lively percussion played by members of our Mustang drum line.
Elijah Rock is a traditional spiritual with a driving piano accompaniment, and is a favorite of our choir members.
Our portion of tonight’s program rounds out with Fly Away Home, accompanied in part by members of our Mustang Orchestra. This selection showcases lyrics aboutexploringth e world and life experiences while staying connected with where you came from, and knowing you can alwaysreturnhome.
Blessings, MichelleWilley
Ching A Ring Chaw (and Great Gittin’ Up Mornin’)
AdaptedandarrangedbyLindaSpevacek
Amor Vittorioso
ComposedbyGiovanniGastoldieditedby JimLeininger
Translation: Come all ye well armed soldiers I am Love invincible the just archer
Follow me bravely without fear all together in unity.
All who resist you seem menacing foes, But are defenseless against one whose aim is true. Armed with strength and courage, dispel all fear, be clever in battle
How Sweet the Sound
WordsbyJohnNewton,musicbyChristiJones
Percussionists: Hudson Miller & Maddie Carmichael
Elijah Rock!
ArrangedbyRogerEmerson
Fly Away Home
ComposedbyPinkZebra
Accompaniedby CarissaKuoViolinI,ElizabethHollowayViolinII, SophiaKuoViola,NoahChangCello
Pianist: JefferyGordon
Band
Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Tonight the Mustang Band would like to take you to a darkened theater as we performmusicfromthesilverscreen.
Our first selection will be Highlights from La La Land. Influenced by jazz and contemporary styles, this composition captures the film's romantic and nostalgic feel. Composed by Justin Hurwitz, it features memorable melodies that evoke the goldenageofHollywoodmusicals.
For our second piece, we’ll make you an offer you can’t refuse with the Theme from the Godfather. Its theme is haunting and evocative. It features a slow, melancholy melody that underscores the film's themes of family, loyalty, and tragedy. Its simplicity and depth make it one of the most iconic pieces infilmmusichistory.
Next up is Selections from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Withablendofwhimsical,spooky,andemotionally resonant elements, this enchanting composition by Danny Elfman incorporates various aspects of musical theater, pop, andclassicalmusic.
To close out our performance this evening, we’ll revisit the Disney Renaissance and take you to the Arabian desert with HighlightsfromWaltDisney’sAladdin.Thiscaptivatingmixof
Middle Eastern flair and Broadway-style show tunes features nostalgicsongslike"ArabianNights,""FriendLikeMe,"and“AWhole NewWorld".
Blessings, BrianE.Brown
TuningSequence
Highlights from La La Land MusicbyJustinHurwitz
ArrangedbyMichaelBrown
Theme from The Godfather MusicbyNinoRota
ArrangedbyRobertLongfield
Selections from Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas byDannyElfman
ArrangedbyMichaelBrown
Highlights from Walt Disney's Aladdin
ArrangedbyMichaelSweeney
Orchestra
Violin I
AlexandraBrueckner
ThomasChang
CarissaKuo+
Violin II
AnnaGean
ElizabethHolloway*
LaurenDickerson
Viola
SophiaKuo*
IsabellaLam
Cello
NoahChang*
NicholasChang
ParkerHomfeld
SofiaConshafter
Bass
VirginiaSanders
OliviaDonohue Piano
LexyDong Drumset
NathanielSun
*SectionLeader
+Concertmaster
Chorale
Soprano
RachelAnderson
MacieBird
AnnabelleCody*
EdenDroog*
HannahSueFulford
AnnaliseHengst
KarenIanculovici
LillianLemasters
AdelaideLewis
VictoriaLunam*
FinleySullivan
ChloeWilkin*
Alto
SofiaConshafter
SarahCromeens*
EmmaDykhuizen*
AdelynGoerig
MalloryHartman
SofiaIanculovici
AnneMarrs
BlaireMcLarry
MollyPederson
HannahPullin
AudreySeaworth*
AnnaSenseman*
MikaylaVillafuerte*
Tenor
ShaneCelano
SamCessac
ElijahKuhle
CallumMongrain
MaxSolano
JacksonYi* Bass
DeclanCody
SolomonBarke
NoahKuhle*
ChristopherMathew
RobertMathew
*Officers
Band
Flute
MiaGranados
GraceMcLean
MalloryPurvis
BostonVaughan*
Clarinet
AliBrueckner
GraceMattern
GinnySanders
French Horn
CadenCoblentz
WalkerSchwing
Baritone Sax
SamAdams*
Baritone
MicahGordon*
AlexBartholomew
Alto Sax
JohnAbbassi
LukeAparato
JoshuaDuncan
JamesHarper
LiamHarper
ZacharyRamkissoon*
CatSanders*
Tenor Sax
DeclanCody
CameronMulanax
SamStone*
Trumpet
JohnCotten*
JaydenNelson
LeviSchwing
Trombone
AustinBeaver
JonathanBenny
TreyHensley
CollierHouston*
MerrittOlson
Tuba
SamuelYoung*
Percussion
MayaGaribay
HudsonMiller
JordanNelson
JoelOrtiz
DreighvanPenilla
JosephSchisler
NatalieSun
Nate Sun*
BrandonTaher*
JosiahWu*
*leadershipteam
Visual Arts
Acrylic Painting
AbbyDickerson
Self-Portrait
JenelleChampagne
Beep, Beep
LillianLemasters
Art Block
BlakeDickson Squares
MicahGordon
My Solace in Sound
SofiaConshafter
Glitch and Luas Verdes
Chalk Pastels
JosiahWu
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Drawing
JosiahWu
In Profectum
Ink Pen
IsaAlcozer
Lost in Time
Photography
AdelynWinters
Pink Skies and Parker
AnnaWolf
Summer Day and Sunshine
AveryPontbriand
The Other Side of Faith,
Oh Brother and While Out For a Walk
AydenKoerner
In Bloom and Vivid
Florals
FaithBender
Starting Line, Haunting
Glow and To Win the Games
Cardboard
AbbieMulanax
Say Cheese
AddisonFarah
Barbie Dream House
Visual Arts
Photography
JustinLeighton
The Ducktail, Self Portraits, Miami Walls, Modern Post and Girl in the Moonlight
NathanIsgur
Avery Revealed and Hole in One and Hard at Work
Piper Herauf Frozen Assets and Twinkins
Plaster Cloth
AdelynGoerig
Camel-leopard
AnnieTrozzo North Pole
JenelleChampagne
Hunter
Printmaking
EllaFaust
Midnight Mountains
Watercolor and Wax
AbbyDickerson
Down by the Sea
BlakeDickson
Guardian
LillianLemasters
Venice Water
MicahGordon River Lights
HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
Administration & Performing Arts Faculty and Staff 2024-2025
Head of School
Ms.LeanneMesser
Principal
Dr.DarrenPrice
Director of Fine Arts
Dr.BobbyLinhart
Band Director
Mr.BrianE.Brown
Dance Director
Ms.MelissaTyler
Theatre Director
Dr.BobbyLinhart
Ms.TerryHibbert
Ceramics and Sculpture
LoriReese
Choir Director
Ms.MichelleWilley
Orchestra Director
Mr.NadyBenyamine
Drawing and Painting
CharlotteStuart
Photography
TinaFox
Administrative Assistant
Ms.KristenSmith
