The Needham High School Music Department is hitting all the right notes as they embark on an unforgettable tour of Italy! From Massachusetts, U.S.A., their top four ensembles—Chorus, String Orchestra, Concert Band, and Jazz Band—will showcase their talent and passion for music across some of Italy’s most iconic cities. This international journey is not only a celebration of musical excellence but also a cultural exchange that promises to inspire both performers and audiences alike.
Under the direction of Jonathan VanderWoude and Deb Caterino, the Strings and Chorus will perofrm a selection fo the following at San Lorenzo in Lucina (the Basilica of St. Lawerence in Lucina) for a free concert:
Chorus
This Joyful Eastertide Charles Wood
Adoramus Te Palestrina
Earth Song Frank Ticheli
Daniel, Servant of the Lord Undine Smith Moore
Will The Circle Be Unbroken J. David Moore
Take Me To The Water Rollo Dilworth
Strings
Concerto For Three Antonio Vivaldi
She Will Hang The Night With Stars William Hofeldt
Battle Soon Hee Newbold
Heart of Fire Lauren Bernofsky
Stings and chorus
Ose Shalom John Leavitt
The Ground Ola Gjeilo
Anvil Chorus Giuseppe Verdi
Bridge Over Troubled Water Paul Simon
