2023 Spring All Bands Concert
Posted on 05/18/2023
Every level of Indian Lake instrumental music was celebrated during the recent 2023 Spring All Bands Concert.
The 5th Grade Band started off the show, followed by the 6th Grade Band. Both are directed by Morissa Sweeney. Then the 7/8th Grade ILMS Band took the stage, followed by the ILHS Jazz Band and ILHS Symphonic Band directed by Jason Fauley.
Mr. Fauley recognized the 15 seniors in the band who have been so dedicated to the IL Music program. He said they leave big shoes to fill. They are: Rachel Barnes, Elizabeth Braun, Sierra DeWeese, Izzy Fauley, Heidi Hoffman, Jaelyn Hughes, Jessica Jacobs, Lily Jenkins, Emma King, Katelyn Pippin, Marah Reames, Jolee Reser, Regan Ross, Creek Wischmeyer and Beau Young.
Elizabeth Braun received the Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award and Izzy Fauley was given the John Philip Sousa Award.
The finale of the concert featured the 7/8th Grade Band joining the ILHS Symphonic Band for a piece called "Starfire Fanfare" and then the 5th, 6th and 7/8th Grade ILMS Band joining the ILHS Symphonic Band for a song and then the entire group of 5-12 grade musicians teaming up for "Hang on Sloopy."
"Starfire Fanfare" and "Hang on Sloopy"
5th Grade Band
6th Grade Band
7/8th Grade Band
ILHS Jazz Band
ILHS Symphonic Band Part 1
ILHS Symphonic Band Part 2
