The 83rd annual Candlelight Concert is -= as always — a treasure.
The Staples High School Music Department’s gift to the town debuted Friday night. It continued with 2 more performances, yesterday afternoon and evening.
(Photo/Lynn Untermeyer Miller)
This year’s production included the world premiere of “I Found the Light,” a commissioned work by 2013 graduates Jake Landau and Emily Garber. The composers took well-deserved bows from the audience.
“I Found the Light” composers Emily Garber and Jake Landau.
Hundreds of orchestra, band and choral members participated. Bravo to directors Jeri Brima, Philip Giampietro, Carrie Mascaro, Lauren Pine and Caitlin Serpliss for their wonderful work!
One view of the “Sing We Noel” processional … (Photo/Lynn Untermeyer Miller)
… and another. (Photo/Dan Woog)
The Symphonic Orchestra, during the “Sing We Noel” processional. (Photo/Dan Woog)
Brassy “La Morisque.” (Photo/Lynn Untermeyer Miller)
Orchestral concentration. (Photo/Lynn Untermeyer Miller)
Among the small ensembles: The Jazz Combo played “O Hanukkah.” (Photo/Lynn Untermeyer Miller)
Rudolph — the famous reindeer — joined the production number. (Photo/Lynn Untermeyer Miller)
Alumni of all ages headed to the stage for the “Hallelujah Chorus.” (Photo/Lynn Untermeyer Miller)
The combined symphonic orchestra and choral ensembles — plus alumni — at Friday’s “Hallelujah Chorus.” As is traditional, the audience stands. (Photo/Mark Potts)
View from the risers, before Saturday’s “Hallelujah Chorus.” (Photo/Lynn Untermeyer Miller)
Lauren Pine made her debut as Staples choral director. (Photo/Lynn Untermeyer Miller)
Phil Giampietro, after conducting “I Found the Light.” (Photo/Lynn Untermeyer Miller)
As we say on the golf course, “Well done!”
The talent in our high school is superb. Shout out to The Jazz Guys — very cool!! (I gave them that moniker, they might have another).
Wonderful photos. I was there, as I have been every year since the 1970s when I began taking my children. Thank you. Look for an envelope in your mailbox from Santa.
in the red sweater wearing a Christmas Tree Pendant Sally Campbell 1956 Staples Cheerleader and graduate!