congratulations!
Dazzle Awards
Congratulations to the Hudson High School pit orchestra for Chicago, under the direction of Mr. Iriarte, which won Best Student Orchestra at last night's Dazzle Awards!
Affiliated with the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (the Jimmy Awards), the Dazzle Awards honor excellence in NE Ohio high school musical theater. They are the equivalent of the Tony Awards for NE Ohio musical theater productions. Hudson High School's Chicago production earned an incredible six nominations, with all nominees and winners being honored and announced at last night's fantastic ceremony at Playhouse Square's Connor Palace. Congratulations to them all, and the entire Chicago production, cast and crew for this incredible honor.
Our amazing Chicago orchestra members are:
Violin: Emily Henderson
Reeds: Nick Gessford and Jeremy Lavoie
Trumpets: Ryan Heckroth and Graham Stec
Trombones: Isabel Newby and Sara Landess
Bass/Tuba: Georgia Arnott
Banjo: Sean Custy
Piano: Katie Benson and Lizzie Kim
Drums/Percussion: Drew Hoschar
The Music
Band
During a fall season the marching band will perform at 10 football games, 3 band shows, and their own Parade of Bands.
Orchestra
The orchestras perform a minimum of 4 formal concerts throughout the school year plus additional performances at festivals, OMEA competitions, elementary school concerts and community events.
Jazz
The Hudson High School Jazz Ensembles consist of traditional big bands with opportunity for small group experience. Each ensemble experiences a varied repertoire of jazz styles from 1900 - today including swing, funk, be-bop, latin and rock.
Choir
The Hudson High School Vocal Program is one that prides itself on the foundation of a proper music education for each individual student.