Ragazza – Now on iTunes!

Ragazza - Let it Shine (EP). Cover Art: Nicole Poon.
Ragazza - Let it Shine (EP)

Our very own Ragazza has released an EP, now exclusively available for download on iTunes.

The EP, featuring cover art from Nicole Poon, was recorded at Quantum Sound in Vancouver and in the YHS music room. It was mixed and edited by Frank Ludwig, owner of Quantum Sound and former songwriter/recording artist and vocalist of the 70’s Canadian rock band Trooper.

Support our Vocal Jazz group & the YHS Music Dept. by clicking here to download the EP from iTunes!

Ragazza - Let it Shine - Track Listing. Cover Art: Nicole Poon.
Ragazza - Let it Shine - Track Listing

Year End Music Concerts: Audio Clips

For those who missed it (or want to enjoy it again!), here are audio clips from the Year End Music Concerts on May 31st and June 1st…. two evenings of great music! Click on the links for the mp3 file.

Tuesday, May 31 – Concert Band Showcase

Grade 7 Concert Band:
The Red Balloon

The Headless Horseman
Wind Mountain Overture

Bambina (Choir):
Georgia On My Mind (solos: Anisha, Hannah & Christina, Gr. 7)
Singin’ in the Rain

Saxophone Duet (Amber, Gr. 9 & Mr. Bach):
Duo Concertant

Grade 8 Concert Band:
Great Movie Themes

Grade 8 & 9 Band:
Flying Tigers March
Pirates of the Carribean: Symphonic Suite

Grade 9 Concert Band:
Song of the Matador

Grade 7 Concert Choir:
Girls’ Sing Off (solos: Gabriella M. & Gabriella W., Gr. 7)
Here Comes the Sun

Senior Jazz Band:
Gertrude’s Bounce
Blues Mode
Hit The Bricks

Senior Concert Band:
Washington Post March
Nimrod
Heaven’s Light
El Choclo

Wednesday, June 1st – Senior Ensemble Night
(at some points 17 mics were used to record, so these clips should be better quality)

Bambina:
Singin’ in the Rain
Georgia On My Mind (solos: Cassandra, Fraser & Yun An, Gr. 7)

Flute Choir:
Ode to Joy
Take 5

Soloist Alice C., Gr. 12:
For the Nights I Can’t Remember

Soloist Olivia K., Gr. 12:
L’amour est un oiseau rebelle – from “Carmen”

Soloist Katie S., Gr. 12:
21 Guns

Senior Concert Choir:
Scarborough Fair (violin: Caitlin W., Gr. 12)
Reuben, Reuben
For Good (solos: Laura & Hasti, Grade Eight)

Ragazza:
I’ve Never Been in Love Before
Higher Ground
True Colors
Ain’t No Sunshine
Maybe Someday (In honour of the graduating Class of 2011 – Congrats Grads! You have come a long way, and you made it!)

String Ensemble:
Cerf-Volant (from “Les Choristes”)
Presto (from “String Quartet in E-Flat, K. 160)

String Duets:
Little Duet #7 Op. 38 (Ms. Black & Caitlin W., Gr. 12)
String Duet

Senior Concert Band:
Prelude and Fugue
Walk in the Morning Sun
Heaven’s Light
Folk Dances