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At the end of Dartmouth Middle School's school year, the Symphonic Band held a final banquet to celebrate all of the band's accomplishments.. . The banquet was supposed to start at 7:00pm, so we arrived at 6:30 to wait in line. The banquet was really created a bit later. We stood in line for a catered dinner (Alex sat separately with his friends). After a…

Today, we attended the last performance of Dartmouth Middle School's Spring Concert - the second concert in 2017. Since he is graduating this year, Alex played trumpet for the last time with the Dartmouth Symphonic Band.. . . . After the obligatory "Star-Spangled Banner," the Jazz Band opened the Spring Concert with "Listen Here" by Eddie Harris. This was followed by "Superstition" - a song…

One of Alex's reasons for wanting to join the Symphonic Band at Dartmouth Middle School was to participate in the annual Disneyland trip. He worked hard during 7th grade to prepare for his Symphonic Band audition and was finally admitted into the Symphonic Band in June of 2016.. . . During the Disneyland trip, the Symphonic Band got to play at Disneyland and California Adventure…

Today, we listened to the 2017 Dartmouth Pops Concert at Dartmouth Middle School.. . . . It was the first Band concert of 2017, with Alex playing trumpet in the Symphonic Band.. . . . Once the Pops concert started, Mr. Neipp presented and directed all major bands, including the Jazz Band, Beginning Band, Choir (led by Gina Jenkins), Concert Band, and Symphonic Band.. .…

Today, we listened to the 2016 Dartmouth Winter Concert at Dartmouth Middle School. It was the final concert in 2016, with Alex playing trumpet in the Symphonic Band.. . . . While we waited outside for the concert to begin, we were entertained outdoors by Dartmouth's musicians.. . Once the concert started, Mr. Neipp presented and directed all major bands, including the Jazz Band, Beginning…

Today, we saw a once-in-a-blue-moon Halloween Concert at Dartmouth Middle School.. . Most of the Concert and Symphonic Band were dressed in black, and some choir participants wore Halloween-themed costumes and make-up. Alex wore all black (as expected). . . . . The music program started out with the following compositions by the Concert and Symphonic Bands:. "Grim Grinning Ghosts," arranged by Douglas E. Wagner…

Today, we attended a performance of Dartmouth Middle School's Spring Concert - the second concert in 2016. Alex played trumpet in the Jazz and Concert bands, and we were eager to observe his performance.. . . . . The Jazz Band opened the concert with "On Green Dolphin Street" and continued with "Rock This Town." Alex played the trumpet and sounded good.. . The Beginning…

Today, we attended a performance of Dartmouth Middle School's Pops Concert - the first concert in 2016. Alex played trumpet in the Jazz and Concert bands, and we were eager to observe his performance.. . . . The Chorus started with California Dreamin', initially composed by The Mamas and the Papas. This was followed by the Beatles' classic "Let It Be" and "Pinball Wizard" by…

The Dartmouth Middle School Band (where Alex plays trumpet in the Concert Band) presented a Winter Concert on December 15, 2015.. . . . Alex played trumpet in the Jazz Band and then in the Concert Band.. . . . The band played the following compositions:. . Jazz Band. Flat Tire Shuffle by Dean Sorenson. Pollo Rojo, arranged by Les Sabina . Fat Burger, arranged…

Today, we attended a performance of Dartmouth Middle School's Spring Concert - the last concert before the end of the school year. Alex plays trumpet in the Beginning Band, and we were eager to observe his performance. Let's hope all of those additional private lessons paid off!. . The Jazz Band started the concert with "What Makes Your Beautiful," arranged by John Berry.. . .…

The Dartmouth Middle School Band (where Alex plays trumpet in the Beginning Band) presented a Pops Concert in March 2015.. . Alex was scheduled to play trumpet in the Beginning Band. While waiting in line for the concert, Inna received a call from Alex - he forgot his notes at home. Inna rushed to get his notes and handed them off to Mr. Neipp. Alex…

The Dartmouth Middle School Band (where Alex plays trumpet in the Beginning Band) presented a Winter Concert in December 2014. . . . . . . The Beginning Band, in which Alex plays trumpet, played 3 holiday melodies:. . Beginning Band. Jingle Bells . Silent Night . For a group that never played an instrument, they sounded better than I expected. . . . It…