On March 4, the Delta Symphonic Band performed with the Edison High School Concert Band at Delta College Atherton Auditorium.
Edison High School, directed by Chris McCoy, performed a total of five songs to start off the concert: “Counterbalance”, “Blue Ridge Reel”, “The Wishing Well”, “Firebirds”, and lastly “ War March of the Tartars.”
Luisa Lopez, who plays the flute for Delta College Symphonic band, gave her thoughts on the performance afterwards, highlighting how it went well even if recent HVAC issues had delayed practice and caused anxiety for the performers.
“It ended up being way better than I thought it was gonna be. And the overall performance, the high school, I feel like we all did really good,” said Lopez.
The second half of the concert was then performed by Delta College Symphonic Band, directed by M.J. Wamhoff, professor and director of bands, with Associate Conductor Barbara Shinaver.
Delta College performed a total of four songs: “The Sea of Mountains”, “Journeys”, “The Hour of Pearl” and “Urban Light.”
“It was really good. It was really beautiful. I think the percussion was especially cool. I was in band, I understand. I think my friend did really well,” said Sharon Terhune, second year attending Delta College, who attended the performance.
“It honestly wasn’t what I expected, in a good way. I’m not really into music like that or band, but I actually enjoyed it,” said Vanessa Cardenas, a Delta College graduate.
At the end of the concert, Wamhoff led the united bands of the two schools to play two more songs: “Everlight” and “Hope Ahead.”
After the performance director, Wamhoff, spoke about the hard work and the early mornings the students had put in to prepare for the concert.
“The band played really, really well. I had some kids who thought that this was the best performance they’ve had or the best they’ve played it. So it was good, it’s nice to kind of peak for a concert like this,” said Wamhoff.
Top left: Krystak Banuelos playing the flute during the Delta College Symphonic Band concert on March 4 in Atherton Auditorium. Top Middle: Olivia Nickols playing the bassoon during the Delta College Symphonic Band concert on March 4 in Atherton Auditorium. Top Right: Alan Verdin playing the oboe during the Delta College Symphonic Band concert on March 4 in Atherton Auditorium. Bottom: Mia Gonzalez playing the piano during the Delta College Symphonic Band concert on March 4 in Atherton Auditorium. PHOTO BY RYCKIE HEREDIA
