Mckeesport Middle School band students perform holiday concert

Parents, grandparents, family members and friends of Founders Hall Middle School orchestra and band musicians recently enjoyed “A Winter Celebration” concert at the high school’s auditorium. The sixth-to-eighth grade students in the orchestra performed first under the direction of Liam Horgan. The 34-member orchestra demonstrated their appreciation for stringed instruments including violins, violas, cellos, and basses. Horgan explained how the students had been working since August on the orchestral arrangements, including “Feliz Navidad,” “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “Deck the Halls,” and “Carol of the Bells.” For some in the orchestra, this was their first major performance. Switching from high school band director to middle school band teacher this school year, Drew DeCarlo also worked with the band students. The combined sixth-eighth grade bands played together and were featured by grade level on several numbers. Submitted