Thank you to... Mr. Gieryng, our school Principal for his ever present support of all our enrichment programs, Mr. Peter Rusatsky and our junior high helpers for their assistance with set up; Our parents for supporting the music program; Vicky Oligino for assembling the programs. St. James School presents a Musical Celebration of Christmas and First & Second Grade Christmas Pageant Most of all, we thank Mrs. Beyus, our music teacher, Mrs. Arnold our Band Director, Mrs. O Brien, our Strings Instructor and each of our Grade 1 & 2 Teachers: Ms. Iannacone, Ms. Bostley, Ms. Mitchell and Ms. Berardi. St. James would like to wish everyone a joyous Christmas season! December 18, 2013 5:30 p.m.
The Christmas Story Featuring Mary Joseph Angel Gabriel Isabella Augusztin Luis Gutierrez Sabrina Wade Our 1st Graders Our 2nd Graders Narrators Francesca DeRosa Lillian Strazza Samantha Torreso Shyanne Roman Malaya O Conner Anna Salmini Grace Petire Francesca Martin Avery Falco LoganRovero Jack Davis Dancing Angels Logan Rivara Grace Petire Shepherds Danny Brennan Justin Ruby Cooper Nazar Kings Charlie Worsdale Brady Grinvalsky Mitchell Laskowski Star Bearer Lilly Courbron Isabella Augusztin
Order of Musical Selections O Come All Ye Faithful Mary She Wondered Oh Little Town of Bethlehem Rocking Solo: Isabella Augusztin Away in a Manger Wind Through the Olive Trees Hark! The Harold Angels Sing Silent Night By the Light of a Star Angels We Have Heard on High Joy to the World MUSICAL PRELUDE Please enjoy Christmas Carols & Guitar from the Balcony 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Presented by Mrs. Jean Board-Fayumi Allie Gordon Samantha Ritchie Micah Wray SCHEDULE 5:30 p.m.: Future Musician s Band 6:00 p.m. : String Ensemble 6:30 p.m.: Grades 1 & 2 Pageant We are very grateful to all our participants and our families for your understanding and cooperation as we rescheduled this evening due to the snow.
St. James School Future Musicians Christmas Concert Mrs. Elizabeth Arnold, Future Musicians Band Director Cadet Band A Band Christmas Card written by Martha Boughner Hot Cross Buns French Song Merrily We Roll Along Oats Peas and Beans Jingle Bells St. James First Grade & Second Grade Cbrjstmas Pageant Cadet Band Members Flutes Leanna Elio Anika Thite Clarinet Julianna Cavallo Saxohpone Tommy Brown Devon Dupray Drums Shane Burton *Connecticut Future Musicians All-Region Band Participant Directed By Mrs. Kelly Beyus, Music Teacher Grade 1 Teachers Ms. Bostley (102) Ms. Iannacone (103) Grade 2 Teachers Mrs. Mitchell (104) Ms. Berardi (105)
The Musician's Prayer Advanced Band Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree By Johnny Marks; Yuletide Carols Feliz Navidad Santa Travels the Globe Arr. By Mike Story By John O'Reilly By Jose Felciano; Arr. By Michael Sweeney By Andrew Balent Advanced Band Members Flutes Samantha Ritchie* Sydney Romano* Oh Lord, please bless this music that it might glorify your name. May the talent that you have bestowed upon me be used only to serve you. Let this music be a witness to your majesty and love, and remind us that you are always watching, and listening, from your throne above. May your presence and beauty be found in every note, and may the words that are sung reach the hearts of your people so they will draw closer to you. May your Spirit guide us through every measure so that we might be the instruments of your peace, and proclaim your glory with glad voices. Amen Clarinets Kelly Goddard* Joey Merly Amanda Manete Emma Reed* Kristen Ruby Saxophone Cassie Cavallo Richard Despeignes* Nick Elio Tyler Higgins Ethan Horbury Cassandra Popick Shaun Spurling Trumpets Nick Emmanuel Brian Teskey Trombones Andrzej Wieciorkowski* Percussion Dan Cox Francesca Montano A.J. Staltaro Anish Thite
Christmas Concert Presented by the St. James String ensemble Kate O Brien, Strings Instructor PART 1 2nd Grade beginners the Twinklers Isabella Augusztin, Daniel Brennan, Pablo Cabello, Ceira Gallagher, Cooper Nazar, Charlie Worsdale, Anna Salmini & Sasha Ziemnicki Hot Cross Buns The Peanut Butter Fluff Sandwich PART 2 ST. James Strings Ensemble 2nd Grade: Sasha Ziemnicki 3rd + 4th grade beginners: James El-Hage, Domenic Lynch, Juan Mercado Russell, Lola Worsdale 6th Grade beginner - Brianna Francis 5th and 6th Grade Intermediates - Emily Brennan, Cassie Cavallo, Madison Miller, Emelia Pagano, Madison Siegler, Sarah Sportini, Isabella Strazza, & Julia Testa Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star 5th and 6th Grade Intermediate Strings. St. James String Ensemble Jingle Bells (with Sasha Ziemnicki) Silent Night St. James String Ensemble Good King Wenceslas