EMS Husky Band Holiday Concert December 13, 2023

Concert Etiquette

Please silence your cell phones & refrain from texting during the concert.

Please do not talk or make noise while music is playing.

Please do not enter or exit while music is playing.

Please take youngsters out if they get noisy.

Please remain seated while music is playing.

Students are receiving 3 test grades for this performance to include uniform, punctual attendance, and behavior/etiquette.

To show enjoyment and appreciation of the group’s performance, applause is the appropriate gesture. A standing ovation indicates extreme enjoyment and respect of the group. Please refrain from shouting.

Concert Band

Directed by Mr. Chris Garza

"Jingle Bells"
"Good King Wenceslas"
"Dreydl, Dreydl"
"Jolly Old St. Nick"
"Band On The Housetop" Arr. by Timothy Loest

Symphonic Band II

Directed by Mr. Chris Garza

"Patapan" - arr. by Michael Story
"Diary of a Grumpy Elf" - Timothy Loest -- Narrated by Tucker Lundy
"Tango Bells" - Arr. by Timothy Loest

Symphonic Band I

Directed by Mr. Matt McGann

"Secret Agent Sugar Plum" - arr. by Scott Watson
"African Bell Carol" - Robert W. Smith
"Crazy Mixed-Up Christmas" - David Shaffer

Honor Band

Directed by Mrs. DJ Vaccarezza

"Santa The Barbarian" - Randall Standridge -- Narrated by Graham Swint
"Haunted Sleigh Ride" - Brian Beck
"Sleigh Ride" - Michael Story

Special Thanks & Acknowledgments

Robin Bullock - AISD Superintendent

AISD School Board

Jeff Turner - AISD Director of Fine Arts

Paul Harper - Ereckson Principal

Phil Obado - AISD Director of Bands

Steve Knight - AHS Associate Director of Bands

Joshua Blankenship - LFC Director of Bands

Miles Locke - AISD Percussion Director

Alex Baczewski - Assistant Director of Bands & AHS Jazz Band Director

Jeremy Rohr - AHS Assistant Director of Bands

Andrew Camp - AHS Colorgaurd Director & Assistant Director of Bands

Neil Hicks - LFC Associate Director of Bands

Laurie Schaefer & Dewey O'Neill - Ereckson Asst. Principals

Emily Danner, Karen McWilliams, & Paige Centeno - Ereckson Counselors

All of our AMAZING Secretaries, Nurses, & Custodians

Ereckson Private Lesson Instructors

And of course, our TREMENDOUS Ereckson Band Parents!!