Middle School Students Present Music Memories

Saxophones, part of the woodwind section at Cardozo Middle School, contributes to a performance in the “Music Memories” concert last week, on Wednesday, May 18. The concert was among the final events of the school year, with the Cardozo graduation officially ending the year on May 25. - photo by Ric McGinnis

CMS — Saxophones, part of the woodwind section at Cardozo Middle School, contributes to a performance in the “Music Memories” concert last week, on Wednesday, May 18. The concert was among the final events of the school year, with the Cardozo graduation officially ending the year on May 25. - photo by Ric McGinnis

The Music Department at Cardozo Middle School presented its final concert of the school year, “Music Memories,” in the Community Gymnasium on the CMS campus, on Wednesday, May 18.

First up was the combined Beginning and Advanced Bands, under the baton of Director Dave Howard, playing “Fog on the River,” by Steve Home, the “Mickey Mouse Club March,” arranged by Michael Sweeney. “Power Rock,” and “Turbo Rock” followed, also arranged by Sweeney.

Next up, the Eagle Band performed the “Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” by Douglas Akey, and “Mythos” by Chris M. Bernotas.

Then, the Combined Bands stepped up, playing “Latinesque,” by Bruce Preuninger and “Apollo Fanfare,” by Robert W. Smith.

Following the music, the Eagle Color Guard unit performed three sessions.

After their performance color guard members received trophies and recognition for winning in a competition, earlier in the year.