On March 25, Bishop O’Connell High School’s music ensembles headed to Boston for their annual Spring Music Trip. Eighty-one students representing the Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Orchesquad, Concert Choir, and O’Connell singers participated in a variety of events around the Boston area.
On Friday students enjoyed a tour of Freedom Trail and Salem while learning the rich history surrounding the formation of early Boston. The day was topped off by a spectacular evening performance from the renowned Blue Man Group.
On Saturday the students participated in the Rhythms International Music Festival. Each ensemble performed three pieces and received adjudication from three music professionals. Our ensembles received the following rankings: Symphonic Band – Excellent, Jazz Band – Excellent, Orchestra – Good, Concert Choir – Good, and O’Connell Singers – Superior. All of the ensembles also received wonderful feedback from the adjudicators and tips on improving their performance.
The music program would like to thank the Fine Arts Boosters for organizing the trip, Fr. Thompson and all of the chaperones, and the O'Connell administration that supported the trip.
Enjoy a few photos from the trip below:
