Parents and Grandparents Pack Auditorium for Blue Jay Band Christmas Concert
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Parents and grandparents pack the auditorium for the 2013 Blue Jay Band Christmas Concert.
Combining Grandparents’ Day with the Blue Jay Band Christmas Concert proved to be a “hit” for all involved.
After Mass in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs, grandparents and their Blue Jay grandsons joined band parents and other music enthusiasts in a snow-filled Jesuit auditorium to hear selections from the Blue Jay concert and jazz bands on Saturday, Dec. 7.
The Concert Band, under the direction of Mr. Joe Caluda ’79, performed four selections: “And The Bells Shall Ring,” “Do You Hear What I Hear,” Carol of the Night,” and “Polar Express Concert Suite.”
The Jazz Band, conducted by Mr. Jason Giaccone, performed “A Big Band Christmas,” “Birdland,” “Vehicle,” and “Felize Navidad.”
The evening included the performance of an original composition, “Fanfare,” by senior Gui Kirsch.
Band co-presidents Ken Boe ’84 and Dan Senentz ’83 thanked the band directors for their work with Jesuit students and then offered a special note of gratitude to Mr. D.J. Galiano ’07 and junior Ethan Martinez for their special effects wizardry that complimented the evening presentation and wowed the crowd.
After the concert, attendees were treated to a dinner of jambalaya, salad, and holiday themed desserts in the Student Commons.
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Blue Jay Band Christmas Concert, Dec. 7, 2013
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Pre-freshman Christian Butler with grandparents Bob Butler, a member of the Class of 1960, and wife Sheila. -
The Mjehovich Family: front row from left are Vlaho, Robin, pre-freshman Graeme and brother Cole. In the back row are Graeme's grandparents Rose Marie and John Meehan. -
Senior Richard Williams and sister Kristi. -
Parents Steve LoCoco and Sam McCord -
Bavardo and Rosario Reyes with grandson Franco Funes, a pre-freshman -
Freshman Peyton Cox with grandmother Patricia Cox -
Jonnie LaHatte with granddaughters Caroline and Charlotte -
The Fernando Family: from left are Avishka, Christus, Thushari, and Aloka. -
The Alvarezes: Jane, Nathan, a pre-freshman, brother James, and Rene, who is an active member of the Class of 1983 -
Mr. Giaccone wraps up the program by promising candy canes for everyone with a December birthday. After the show in the auditorium, guests moved to the Student Commons for a dinner reception. -
Senior Gui Kirsch, who composed an original piece titled "Fanfare" for the concert, with Mr. Jason Giaccone -
The Boe Family: Ken, Jr., who is a member of the Class of 1984 and current Band Booster Club president, wife Jeanne, son Adam (senior), with Adam's grandparents Judy and Ken Boe, Sr. -
A flock of Jays: Freshman Christopher Vasquez, sophomores Nicholas Fresneda and Anthony Stoner, with freshman John McCord -
Capturing the moment for the Ross family is Walter Ross, Jr. and his sister Katherine. In the photo are pre-freshman Chris Ross with grandparents Walter Ross, Sr. and Helen Ross. -
Mr. Jason Giaccone with wife Jamie -
Mr. Joe Caluda with wife Kathlynn -
Thank you to all the volunteers, including, from left, Jane Alvarez, Monique O'Neill,and Christine Zazulak, who made the evening so special for everyone. -
Five members of the concert band take a bow: from left are freshman Richie Fernando, seniors Gui Kirsch and Adam Boe, sophomore Andrew Vuong, and pre-freshman Michael Plessala. -
With the help of Mr. D.J. Galiano '07 and... -
...junior Ethan Martinez in the lighting and audio booth... -
...the auditorium is transformed into a winter wonderland. -
Sophomores Tristan Killgore, Kyle Richoux, and seniors Jonathan Kwon and Matthew Lauto form a woodwind quartet. -
Matthew Lauto on clarinet. -
Grandfather of three Blue Jays band members, Dave Schof '56, who played in the band when he attended Jesuit, records a selection for later viewing. -
The Blue Jay Concert Band (stage right) -
The Blue Jay Concert Band (stage left) -
Families, including many grandparents, take their seats in the auditorium for the 2013 Blue Jay Band Christmas Concert. -
The concert band under the direction of Mr. Joe Caluda '79 and under snow flurries... -
...which were enjoyed by all, but especially by the younger audience members. -
The program continued with four selections from the Blue Jay Jazz Band. -
Sophomore Jordan Prechac on drums. -
Tristan Killgore with a solo on alto sax during "Birdland." -
Sophomore Gregory Fortier on keyboard. -
Mr. Jason Giaccone, who leads the jazz band, has a conversation with...his hat.
