Summer is fast approaching and outdoor concerts are a summer tradition music fans of all ages enjoy. McAuliffe Middle School is kicking off the summer concert season early with a very special outdoor concert event. The McAuliffe Instrumental Music Program is celebrating the success of their 2015-16 performance season by capping it off with the first “Concert in the Park at the McAuliffe Bowl.” This special concert is a final performance opportunity for the 2015-16 school year and a fundraiser to provide support for the continued success of this amazing instrumental music program.
This event is more than a concert – in addition to a fun evening of instrumental music, students, parents, and music fans in the community will also enjoy dinner – picnic style – at the newly renovated McAuliffe amphitheater. The event will be held on Sunday, May 22 at 5:30 p.m. and all proceeds will go directly to McAuliffe Instrumental Music Program, which benefits the Jazz Band, Orchestra, Cadet Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and Philharmonic Orchestra. Proceeds will support the music program with the purchase of new music, repair or purchase of needed instruments, and many other music program needs. This benefit concert will feature McAuliffe instrumental music students performing the music of many popular movies. Attendees will enjoy a Mexican dinner from Borracho Tacos and dessert along with movie themed treats and snacks. Tickets are available now. All students received order forms at school and interested fans may contact event coordinators Cari Ledgard and Suzanne Watts through the McAuliffe Instrumental music program booster club at mcauliffebandboosters@gmail.com for ticket order forms or with any questions.
The McAuliffe Middle School instrumental program serves nearly 200 students with instruction and performance opportunity through it’s band, orchestra, and jazz band programs. Students perform at numerous festivals and competitions each year and have the opportunity to work with dedicated staff and professional musicians to further their appreciation of and development in music.
During the 2015-16 performance season, students in the band and orchestra programs have consistently achieved the highest levels of feedback at music festivals – ratings of “excellent” and superior.”
Additionally, the McAuliffe Jazz Band has won nearly every jazz competition entered during the 2015-16 performance season, even securing a win in a novice high school division at the Fullerton College Jazz Festival. The talent among our student musicians is truly impressive and the Concert in the Park at the McAuliffe Bowl will be an opportunity for students to show what they have learned and achieved this past year.
Come celebrate the success of the McAuliffe Instrumental Music Program, support student musicians, and get ready for the summer outdoor concert season.
