Crescendo Concert - 2024!

/ Edina High School/

The CRESCENDO CONCERT is a celebration of the Edina Public Schools Orchestra Program. On this concert, beginning 5th grade string students perform alongside students in our top auditioned Concert Orchestra directed by their future and past middle school orchestra director. This concert will also feature a joint performance by our middle school 8th Grade South View and Valley View Orchestras as well as a joint performance of EHS 9th grade Repertory and Concert Orchestras. The entire performance gives audience members a chance to see a snapshot of the scope of our program and how students progress through elementary, middle, and high school orchestra!

CRECENDO CONCERT 2024 PROGRAM

East Elementary and Alumni

Concord, Cornelia, Highlands - Directed by Matt Pearson

Ode to Joy by Beethoven

Groovin’ for the First Time by Randy Sabien and Bob Phillps

West Elementary and Alumni

Countryside, Creek Valley, Normandale - Directed by Kyrsten Darby

Frere Jaques Traditional folk song

Oats and Peas and Beans Arr. Dabczynski & Phillips

8th Grade South View & Valley View Middle Schools

Directed by Jack Reynertson

Colors of Home by Alan Lee Silva

9th Grade Repertory & Concert Orchestra

Directed by Nick Gaudette

Soldier’s Joy traditional fiddle tune

Edina High School Concert Orchestra

Ribers No. 8 Danish Folk Tune

Solo written by Kevin Zhao

Soloist: Kevlin Zhao, Jacques Gregoire, Olin Ni (cello), Eric Zhao, John Jerny Jr. (double)

Mass Ensemble (all orchestras)

Directed by Max Voda (The Hornet!)

Bile’ Them Cabbage Down traditional fiddle tune

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Please consider assisting us in packing up the chairs and stands on the stage!