North Star band hosts Halloween show
- Ron Giofu
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A touch of the Halloween spirit came to North Star High School last Thursday night thanks to the school’s concert band.
The concert was held in the school’s cafeteria with Halloween hits and other songs played for the crowd. The evening also included a dinner prepared by the culinary department, desserts and a raffle.
Music teacher and band leader Randy Lefrancois said it was the concert band’s fourth annual Halloween performance. He was happy with the turnout, saying that 120 tickets were sold for the show.
This year’s concert band saw 38 students perform as well as some guest performers. There are 16 Grade 9 students that help comprise the band.
“They sound great,” said Lefrancois. “They’ve been practicing for two months for this show.”
One of the highlights Lefrancois promoted for the band was their rendition of the song “Thriller.”
Proceeds from last Thursday night’s band concert will go towards a band trip later this school year, which Lefrancois hopes will be in Quebec City.
The band practices three mornings per week, he added, and expressed his gratitude for the parents and guardians who help get the students to the school early for practice.
“It’s a lot of work to do what we’re doing,” said Lefrancois.
Lefrancois also thanked North Star principal Melissa DeBruyne for her support of the concert band. He added while Grade 12 students graduate, there is always a new group of students coming in Grade 9 to keep the band going.
The evening also featured a costume contest.
Lefrancois emphasized his thanks for the community’s support.“This is a great community,” he said.
North Star band hosts Halloween show
By Ron Giofu