The Sanibel School is set for its Fall Music Showcase, and the community is encouraged to attend.

Themed “Feel Good Vibes,” this year’s annual performance will be held on Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafetorium, featuring the Steel Drum Band, Elementary Choir, Orff Club and Seahorse Chorale.

“It’s basically a showcase of the different ensembles that we have here at The Sanibel School,” Music Department Director Joey Giangreco said of the yearly concert. “It shows the incredible talent that our students have and the pieces that each of ensembles are working on.”

Per the theme, this year’s musical selections are intended to make people feel good.

“So they bring joy, inspiration and happiness to the audience, and the performers as well,” he said.

A middle-school elective class, the Steel Drum Band will kick off the performance.

“They’re going to start off with an arrangement of ‘Crazy Train,’ originally by Ozzy Osbourne,” Giangreco said, adding that “Mamma Mia!” by ABBA and “Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen will follow. “The final one is a tradition for the Steel Drum Band every year, ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight.’”

Next on the stage will be the Elementary Choir, an after-school club for grades 3-5.

“They’re going to start off with a medley of ‘I Want You Back — ABC,’ originally by The Jackson 5,” he said, adding that “My Favorite Things” from “The Sound of Music,” “Shine” by Adam and Matt Podd, and “Ho Hey” by The Lumineers will follow.

Another after-school group, the Orff Club is named after composer and music educator Carl Orff. He developed a methodology for teaching music to youths in a variety of different ways, by playing different instruments and through singing and movement, plus using nontraditional methods at times.

They will start off with “Ding Dong Diggidiggidong” using xylophones.

“‘Rock It’ by Will Schmid using tubano drums,” Giangreco said of what will follow, along with “Sing” by Pentatonix with a cup routine, and an arrangement of “Believer” by the Imagine Dragons using xylophones, drums and two vocalists.

Taking center stage next, the Seahorse Chorale will wrap up the individual group performances. Another elective class that is available to middle-schoolers, it features students in grades 6-8.

“We are starting off with ‘Come Sail Away’ by Styx,” he said, adding that an arrangement of “Sloop John B” — a traditional folk song that was made popular by The Beach Boys — will follow.

There will also be “Riversong” by Andy Beck, “Dance!” by Robert T. Gibson that will feature some unique body percussion, and “Songs of a Disney Sidekick,” which will be five favorite songs including “Under the Sea,” “The Bare Necessities,” “Friend Like Me,” “Hakuna Matata” and “Be Our Guest.”

The concert will conclude with “One Day.”

“All the groups will come together to perform the song,” Giangreco said. “That song has a very powerful and inspirational message.”

Tickets are $5 for adults, and free for ages under 18.

“The ticket sales will benefit the Music Department,” he said.

During the performance, food and drinks will be available for purchase.

“The funds from the concession stand will help to support the Seahorse Chorale’s upcoming performance trip to Boston and New York City,” Giangreco said of the April 18-22 trip.

The community is invited out for an evening of feel good vibes.

“I encourage the community to come out and support our very talented students,” he said. “You will enjoy a performance featuring music that will inspire you and bring much joy and happiness.”

For more information, contact 239-472-1617 or josephag@leeschools.net.

The Sanibel School is at 3840 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel.

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SEAHORSE CHORALE SEEKING DONATIONS

The Seahorse Chorale is seeking donations for five themed trees that it is creating for the Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club’s 8th Annual Christmas Tree Festival & Auction on Dec. 12-13 at the Margaritaville Beach Resort on Fort Myers Beach. The trees will themed: Beachy Christmas, Curl up with a Book and Coffee/Tea, Sports/Fishing/Golf/Pickleball, Large Holiday Wreaths with Stocking, and Outdoor Lawn Trees. Suggestion donations include: Christmas tree lights; restaurant gift cards; gift cards to shops, bookstores and craft stores; local activity gift cards; water sports gift cards and items; wines; picnic baskets with outdoor wine glasses; beach bags, coolers, beach towels and beach chairs; chairs to read in, rugs, side tables and lamps; blankets and squishmellows; coffee and expresso makers; coffee, tea or anything related to the theme; books and cookbooks; music related items, Bluetooth speakers and Spotify gift cards; tickets to local art performances and theaters; gift cards and items from Top Golf, Pop Stoke and Dick’s Sporting Goods; sporting good items, fishing poles and golf items; and TVs or video game consoles. The trees will be up for bid, with the proceeds to support the Seahorse Chorale’s performance trip to Boston and New York City on April 18-22. Items can be dropped off at The Sanibel School, at 3840 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel. The deadline for donations is Dec. 1.

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IF YOU GO

What

Fall Music Showcase

When

Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Where

The Sanibel School, 3840 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel

Details

Tickets are $5 for adults and free for ages under 18

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