Melodies Soar: Spring Instrumental Concert

By Paige Glenn

              The Instrumental Spring Concert was on May 16, 2012 and was conducted by Mr. Goldeck. It was a concert full of excitement with the band playing the dramatic and classic melodies from Sweeney Todd, and composer, Jan Van der Roost’s very blithe and cheerful Dances of Innocence which was written and dedicated to her daughter who had passed years ago. Indoor Percussion played a sample of their composition of what we can expect to hear in the future.

               The Jazz Band performed with George Rabbai who plays the trumpet and has recorded two solo albums of his work. He previously played in the background behind Rosemary Clooney and Michael Feinstein. He is the director of the Music Department at Rowan University and Mr. Goldeck had the opportunity to study under him when he attended Rowan. The Jazz Band performed tunes such as “Tricky Sticks” and “Cerulean Blue” written by Gregory Yasinitsky. They ended the show with “Feels So Good” featuring George Rabbai on the Flugelhorn. Overall, the students showed tremendous enthusiasm and musicianship. I found their performance to be outstanding.