Celebration of Community

Celebration of Community
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On Monday afternoon, the YHS community gathered at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts for the “Celebration of Community”.

This annual event is always a favourite, as it’s a treat to hear our budding musicians perform in such a wonderful venue – the sound is glorious. This year, the event was dedicated to Ms. Ruddy, as it is her last year as Head of School.

Celebration of Community
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The program featured performances from our junior and senior students, including two outstanding solo performances from Samantha, Gr. 11 and Breeshey, Gr. 12. Please watch all the highlights below.

The afternoon was interspersed with readings (Saskia, Gr. 8 and Rainy, Gr. 9), as well as carols sung by all attendees, including “Jingle Bell Rock”, “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed” Reindeer” and “The First Noel”. The sing-a-longs always puts everyone in the holiday spirit.

Special thanks to Leith Wheeler Investments for sponsoring this event. See all the photos here.

For a video clip of the Gr. 7 Choir performing “Kusimama (Stand Tall)” at the Jr. Ensemble Night, click here.

For a video clip of the Sr. Concert Band performing “Blue and Green Music” at the Sr. Ensemble Night, click here.

Junior Ensemble Night: Winter Concert

The Grade 7-9 bands and choirs took took to the stage on the evening of Tuesday, November 19th for the Jr. Ensemble Night. These Junior musicians have only had two months of practice, but they sounded great.  Mr. Johnston stopped by the Grade 7 music class the day after the performance, and he found the class and Mr. Bach going through the recordings like athletes going through game tape. Check out the highlights in the video clips below.

Also check out the highlights from the Senior Ensemble Night here.