Pops Concert at Dartmouth Middle School

Today, we attended a performance of Dartmouth Middle School's Pops Concert - the first concert in 2016. Alex played trumpet in the Jazz and Concert bands, and we were eager to observe his performance.

The Chorus started with California Dreamin', initially composed by The Mamas and the Papas. This was followed by the Beatles' classic "Let It Be" and "Pinball Wizard" by The Who.

The Beginning Band took over next with "Cool Kids" by Echosmith, "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri, and "All-Star".

Since Alex plays in the Jazz Band, I was eager to see him play. The Jazz Band played two songs: "It Is What It Is" and "Elvin and the Hip Monks".

Alex moved back to the Concert Band, where he played his trumpet on "Cheerleader," "Summertime" from George Gershwin's famous opera "Porgy and Bess," and "Take On Me" by the Norwegian rock group A-ha. I really liked "Summertime".

The Symphonic Band took over and played "Tell Me It's Over," followed by Toto's "Africa" and the "Greatest Hits of The Beach Boys" - a medley of tunes.

This was a fun musical program, and I enjoyed Summertime and The Beach Boys.


The Pops Concert Program

Jazz Band

1. "It Is What It Is" by Victor Lopez
2. "Elvin and the Hip Monks" by Doug Beach and George Shutack

Beginning Band

1. "Cool Kids" arranged by Patrick Roszell
2. "A Thousand Years" arranged by Paul Murtha
3. "All-Star" arranged by Michael Story

Choir

1. "California Dreamin' " arranged by Roger Emerson
2. "Let It Be" by Lennon and McCartney
3. "Pinball Wizard" arranged by Roger Emerson

Concert Band

1. "Cheerleader" arranged by Patrick Roszell
2. "Summertime" arranged by Robert Longfield
3. "Take On Me" arranged by Paul Murtha

Symphonic Band

1. "Tell Me It's Over" arranged by Sam Neipp
2. "Africa" arranged by Jerry Davis
3. "The Beach Boys Greatest Hits" arranged by Michael Brown