The morning concert was held at White Oaks Mall. I wasn't sure what to expect, thinking it might be part of a string of performances and perhaps only a couple of songs long. However, the jazz band played 6 or 7 songs and they were the only featured group. They were quite festive, playing all Christmas songs and wearing Santa hats.
The afternoon concert was held at the University of Illinois Springfield's Sangamon Auditorium. Last year, this concert was impressively amazing. I remember bursting with pride watching Preston confidently play alongside students 2, 3, & 4 years older than himself. I won't "air the dirty laundry" here in the blog, but let's just say that there was a change in directors and this year's experience paled greatly in comparison.
Jazz Band Pictures
Dad was in charge of video while I was in charge of still photos. Shaling likes to be in charge of it all.
SVYS Concert Orchestra
Jazz Band Videos
Preston plays drum set on "Jingle Bell Rock".
Preston plays the bells during "Frosty the Snowman". As an added bonus, Shaling chimes in with some singing during a brief period of the song.
Preston plays drum set during "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" (or at least, that's what I think it is).
Preston plays the bells during "Jingle Bells".
Preston plays the bells during "Holly Jolly Christmas".
SVYS Concert Orchestra
Preston plays the tympani (the kettle drums) on "Marche Militaire Francais".
Yay to Preston. You have photos of Shaling standing in front of ZoraLin's most favorite store...Justice! The girl thinks we are made of money OY!!
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