The next music, “Hunter’s Glove,” played with electric guitar and percussion ensemble, was composed by Langley senior Craig Hunter. Filled with melodies played on xylophones, it was constructed by a constant conversation between the electric guitar and the percussion ensemble. The music was energetic and exciting, and the harmony between the various instruments was notable.           

Then came the wind symphony, which played the ‘First Suite in Eb’ by Ralph Vaughan Williams and ‘Aurora Awakes’ by John Mackey. ‘First Suite in Eb’ was a groundbreaking piece in music because it was unusual for a major composer to write a band piece. The next piece, named after the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora (Gr. Eos), portrayed the coming of the dawn and than the advent of morning.           

After the intermission, the symphonic band played medleys of Christmas carols. Some players were even wearing Santa Claus hats. The merry and familiar melodies of the carols reminded all the audience that the holidays were coming.        

Overall, much preparation was evident. The program was well balanced so that it presented both classical and popular pieces. It also provided a student composer an opportunity to showcase his hard work. “I enjoyed it tremendously,” commented history teacher Brigitte Lavey. “It’s always good to see my students outside of my classroom working on something else they are passionate at.”