November 21, 2024

Band performs seasonal pieces

Costa's band performs at their annual winter concert on Dec 9 in the auditorium. They played a series of holiday pieces.

By Cara Martinez

Staff Writer

Mira Costa’s bands held their annual Winter Concert in the auditorium on Dec. 9, featuring a classical holiday theme.

Click to see videos of winter concerts from previous years

The six groups that performed at the band concert were the Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Percussion Studio, Jazz 1 and Combined Jazz. Each group played two pieces and at the end of the performance, all of the ensembles combined to play the piece, “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.”

Photos: Costa’s band got into the holiday spirit during their winter concert.

“The pieces this year were more technically and emotionally challenging, and we are working on how to draw emotion and technical precision,” senior Elisse Friedman said.

According to Band Director Joel Carlson, all of the students’ preparation  and hardwork resulted in the show’s success.

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“The audience enjoyed the concert, and each band played well,” Carlson said. “I am very proud of our performance as a whole.”

Video: Each band came together to play the final piece “Its The Most wonderful Time of The Year”

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