The Sanibel School is set for its Fall Music Showcase, and the community is encouraged to attend.<\/p>\n
Themed \u201cFeel Good Vibes,\u201d this year\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s basically a showcase of the different ensembles that we have here at The Sanibel School,\u201d Music Department Director Joey Giangreco said of the yearly concert. \u201cIt shows the incredible talent that our students have and the pieces that each of ensembles are working on.\u201d<\/p>\n
Per the theme, this year\u2019s musical selections are intended to make people feel good.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo they bring joy, inspiration and happiness to the audience, and the performers as well,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
A middle-school elective class, the Steel Drum Band will kick off the performance.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey\u2019re going to start off with an arrangement of \u2018Crazy Train,\u2019 originally by Ozzy Osbourne,\u201d Giangreco said, adding that \u201cMamma Mia!\u201d by ABBA and \u201cAnother One Bites the Dust\u201d by Queen will follow. \u201cThe final one is a tradition for the Steel Drum Band every year, \u2018The Lion Sleeps Tonight.’\u201d<\/p>\n
Next on the stage will be the Elementary Choir, an after-school club for grades 3-5.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey\u2019re going to start off with a medley of \u2018I Want You Back \u2014 ABC,\u2019 originally by The Jackson 5,\u201d he said, adding that \u201cMy Favorite Things\u201d from \u201cThe Sound of Music,\u201d \u201cShine\u201d by Adam and Matt Podd, and \u201cHo Hey\u201d by The Lumineers will follow.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
They will start off with \u201cDing Dong Diggidiggidong\u201d using xylophones.<\/p>\n
\u201c\u2018Rock It\u2019 by Will Schmid using tubano drums,\u201d Giangreco said of what will follow, along with \u201cSing\u201d by Pentatonix with a cup routine, and an arrangement of \u201cBeliever\u201d by the Imagine Dragons using xylophones, drums and two vocalists.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are starting off with \u2018Come Sail Away\u2019 by Styx,\u201d he said, adding that an arrangement of \u201cSloop John B\u201d \u2014 a traditional folk song that was made popular by The Beach Boys \u2014 will follow.<\/p>\n
There will also be \u201cRiversong\u201d by Andy Beck, \u201cDance!\u201d by Robert T. Gibson that will feature some unique body percussion, and \u201cSongs of a Disney Sidekick,\u201d which will be five favorite songs including \u201cUnder the Sea,\u201d \u201cThe Bare Necessities,\u201d \u201cFriend Like Me,\u201d \u201cHakuna Matata\u201d and \u201cBe Our Guest.\u201d<\/p>\n
The concert will conclude with \u201cOne Day.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAll the groups will come together to perform the song,\u201d Giangreco said. \u201cThat song has a very powerful and inspirational message.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tickets are $5 for adults, and free for ages under 18.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ticket sales will benefit the Music Department,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
During the performance, food and drinks will be available for purchase.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe funds from the concession stand will help to support the Seahorse Chorale\u2019s upcoming performance trip to Boston and New York City,\u201d Giangreco said of the April 18-22 trip.<\/p>\n
The community is invited out for an evening of feel good vibes.<\/p>\n
\u201cI encourage the community to come out and support our very talented students,\u201d he said. \u201cYou will enjoy a performance featuring music that will inspire you and bring much joy and happiness.\u201d<\/p>\n
For more information, contact 239-472-1617 or josephag@leeschools.net.<\/p>\n
The Sanibel School is at 3840 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel.<\/p>\n
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SEAHORSE CHORALE SEEKING DONATIONS<\/p>\n
The Seahorse Chorale is seeking donations for five themed trees that it is creating for the Fort Myers Beach Woman\u2019s Club\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
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IF YOU GO<\/p>\n
What<\/p>\n
Fall Music Showcase<\/p>\n
When<\/p>\n
Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where<\/p>\n
The Sanibel School, 3840 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel<\/p>\n
Details<\/p>\n
Tickets are $5 for adults and free for ages under 18<\/p>\n