A. D. Johnson High School Performs Christmas Concert
 
Bessemer - December 10, 2009

The A.D. Johnson High School presented its annual Christmas Concert this past Tuesday evening.  Once again the school musicians and singers gave a stellar performance. Something we've come to expect from this well directed music department. The bands and the high school choir were all directed by their excellent music director, Mary Jo Mykkanen. Mrs Mykkanen's husband, Dan Mykkanen accompanied the Choir and provided the music for the dance performance which was the opening act for the concert.

The evening began with a dance presentation "Winter Song" arranged by Brianna Mykkanen.  Brianna was the dance lyrisist and was accompanied by vocalists: Sarah Ahnen, Micheala Appner, Rebecca Gerovac, Shiann Dean, Josie Hllhan,
Jenika Laukka, Carissa Marchello, Megan Martefl, Theresa Novascone, Molly Reil and  Jordan Woiak.

Elementary School Band

Elementary Grades Band played "Jolly Old St Nicholas", arranged by Nicholas Forte, "The Legacy of Christmas", arranged by Jack Bullock and "Jingle Bells", arranged by Nicholas Forte.

 

video clip above - Jolly Ols St. Nicholas performed by the elementary school band.
 

Jr. High School Band

The Jr. High School Band played:  "Jingle Bells and Jungle Drums" by  Mark Williams,  "A Christmas Coup|et" by Robert Sheldon, "Nutcracker Suite Petite" by  Pe?ter Tchaikovsky.

 

The above video is "Jingle Bells & Jungle Drums" performed by the Jr. High Band

High School Choir

The Choir sang "Comin' Up Christmas Time" by Andy Beck and Bette Midler's "From A Distance"
above on right is Dan Mykkanen, piano Accompanist
 

 

above video clip is the Choir singing "Comin' Up Christmas Time"

High School Band

The High School Band played "A Showstoppin' Christmas" by Chris Sharp, "Ring the Bells on Christmas Day" by Ed Huckeby,
"Holiday Favorites" arranged by Pau| Levender and "A Christmas Festival" arranged by Robert W. Smith.

 

Above video clip is the High School Band playing "A Showstoppin' Christmas"

5th and 6th Grade Band
Flute
Stephaine Pestka -5
Alisha Trewhella - 5
Kimberly Wadinger -5

Clarinet
Rachel Maarek- 5
Jordyn Mazanec - 6
Cheyeiure Spires - 5
Allyson Metas - 5
Abigail Glarczak - 6
Ciara Novascone - 5
Danielle Fanella - 5
Samantha Olson - 5
Roger l-ackman - 5

Alto Sax
Hannah Udd- 5
Jason Turua - 5
Payton Seppanen - 6
Tia Weber- 5
Brittrrey Cebolski - 5
Kendall Dunnam- 5
Beir Bogacryk- 5
 		 Trumpet
Caitlyn Pclissero -  6
Rachel Emery - 5
Andrew Wendinger- 6
Keegan Bolen - 5
Nicholas Maki - 6
Lily Wieringa - 5
Bradley Kitto- 6

Tenor Sax
Collin Gagnon - 6

Trombone
Josh Hegbloom - 5
Luke Zielinski - 5
Blayne Pellinen - 5
Ethan Everson - 5
Lianna Taylor- 5

Euphonium
Trevor Edyvean- 6

Percussion
Max Saardich - 5
Travis Johnson - 5

Jr. High School Band
Flute
Kristen Hogsett- 7
Josie Hellman - I
Emily Jacobson - 7
Brittany Schwartz- 8
Emma Lackman - 8
Anna Wacker- 7
Megan Cline- 8

Oboe
Kate Karling - 8

Clarlnet
Mark Montonati - 8
Valerie Rowe - 7
Claire Tourville - 8
Clare Jackson - 7
Miah Marchello - 8
Rachel Moon - 7
Justir Wheeler - 7
Angelica Foster- 8

Alto Sax
Drew Bennetts - 8
Jeinika Laukka - 8
Nicholas Matonich - 7
Taylor Appner- 7
Rachel Hoeft
Catalina Palm- 7
Samantha Peite - 7
 

Tenor Sex
Taylor Appner - 7

Barl Sax
Kevin Gerovac - 8

 Trumpet
Nick Cossi - 8
Brad Peterson - 8
D I Alpinwall - 7
Nova Olson - 8
Sarah Rand - 8
Francesca Lillie - 8
Josh Westeen - 7
Andrew Peterson - 7
Alec Nelson - 7
Nick Mclntire - 8
David Anderson - 7
Nick Sheffler -7

Trombirne
Julie Ahnen
Nicole Lekies - ?
Jim Jendrusina 7

Euphonium
Brenna Bogaczyk - 8
Zack Taivalmaa - 8
l.ance Berwald - 7

Tuba
Jess Mazzon

Percussion
Ben Zielinski - 8
Max France - 8
Casey Heinz - 8
Kim Carver - 8
Hunter Ree?d- 7
Zack Mazurek - 7
Andrew Me?tas - 7
Molly Wieringa - 7

 

High School Chior
Soprano
Brenna Bogaczyk
Cheyenne Colberg
Shiann Dean
Angelica Foster
Rebecca Gerovac
Josie Hellman
Kate Karling
Jenika Laukka
Carissa Marchello
Brianna Mykkanen
Molly Reil
Amelia Sackmann
Claire Tourville
Sarah Trudgeon
Jordan Woiak

Alto
Sarah Ahnen
Michaela Appner
Taylor Appner
Megan Cline
Ann Dahlin
Grace Findlay
N{ary Foster		 Alto continued
Christina Hoeft
Claire Jackson
Nicole Lekies
Megan Martell
Rachel Moon
Theresa Novascone
Nissa Pikka
Sarah Rand
Valerie Rowe
Lindsey Sullivan
Whitney Trcka

Bass
Zack Appner
Jordy Chiapuzio
Dominic Fabbri
Tim Foster
Jim Jendrusina
Dan Sackmann
Mike Syreini
Kyle Tourville
Justin Wheeler

 

High School Band
Flute
Jennifer Whitburn -12
Jessica Rundell -l I
Molly Reil - 11
Rachael Hendges -l l
Haley Jacobson - l0
Andrea Anderson - l0
Bridgette Whitburn-11
Betsy Erickson - 9
Izzy Stubbe - 9

Clarinet
Rebecca Gerovac - 12
Carissa Marchello - 12
Megan Martell - 12
Brianna Mykkanen - 12
Theresa Novascone - 12
Jenna Pedrin - 11
Amelia Sackmann-10
Stephanie Johnson - 9

Alto Sax
Taylor Pelissero - 1l
Dan Trudgeon - 12
Heather Selin - l0
Abby Samardich - l0
Derek Gheller- 9

Bari Sax
Jake Heinz

 		 Trumpet
Jake Zielinski - 10
Megan Ahnen - 10
Jory Turula -10
Jackson Hellman -10
Patrick Pavlovich - 9

Trombone
Nick Laukka - 12
Sarah Ahnen - 1l
KyleTourville- 11

Euphonium
Tim Foster - 12

Tenor Sax
Ben Noren - 12
Paige Berwald -10

Bass Clarinet
Sarah Trudgeon - 8

Tuba
Zack Appner -11
Percussion
Dan Sackmann - 12
Cody Reed - 11
Ian Matazel - 10
Arthur Rundell -9
Kaitlyn Carpenedo - 8
Allyson Hansen - 8
Names in bold letters are musicians that made the All U.P. Honors Band
above Jake Zielinski, U.P. Honors Band, First Trumpet Part, fourth chair