Students of Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School wow the crowd during the recent RFH Jazz Combo and Vocal Concert on May 18. Up next at RFH is a Night of the Arts concert and student art exhibit that takes place this Thursday, May 28.
Press release from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School
Hard work, creativity, and abundant talent were driving forces behind the enthralling performances on May 18, as the Jazz Combo and Vocal Concert spotlighted a wide variety of vocal and instrumental talents from the students of Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School.
The year-end talent showcases continue this Thursday, May 28, when RFH presents a “Night of the Arts;” an event that pairs the annual spring concert with a student art exhibit.
The art exhibit, which includes classroom work in a variety of mediums plus portfolios by RFH seniors, will take place from 6 to 8 pm in the RFH Upper Gymnasium. The spring concert, which features performances by the RFH Concert Band, Jazz Band, Chorus, String Ensemble, and solo acts, will begin at 7 pm in the RFH Auditorium. The “Night of the Arts” is free of charge and open to the general public.
Performers at the May 18 Jazz Combo and Vocal Concert included:
- Stephen Appezzato, Calvin Bruno, Anthony Paolantonio, and Karl Pfiel (“Watermelon Man” by Herbie Hancock, “Yesterday” by Lennon/McCartney, and “Under the Bridge” by Red Hot Chili Peppers)
- Paddy Ahimovic, J.C. Liang, and Tristan Sickles (“Someone to Watch Over Me” by George Gershwin)
- Danny Alegria, Land Barnum, Joseph Monte, John Phelan, Tristan Sickles, and Emma Singleton (“Autumn Leaves” by Kosma/Mercer/Prevert and “Blues by Five” by Miles Davis)
- Paddy Ahimovic, Chris Fahey, Tristan Sickles, and Kevin Witterschein (“Moondance” by Van Morrison)
- Paddy Ahimovic, Elizabeth Bailey, Tristan Sickles, and Kevin Witterschein (“Valerie” by Zutons/Arr. by Ronson/Winehouse)
- Andreea Ahimovic, Ryan Gerbman, and RFH Music Teacher Bill Grillo (“All I Want” by Kodaline)
- Ryan Gerbman, Ben Gien, and Julia Handerhan (“Impressions” by John Coltrane, “Clarity” by Zedd, and “C Jam Blues” by Duke Ellington
- Paddy Ahimovic, Chris Fahey, Rachel Makstein, and Tristan Sickles (“Anything Goes” by Cole Porter
- Paddy Ahimovic, J.C. Liang, Sophia Maita, Tristan Sickles, Kate Sustick, and Kevin Witterschein (“House of the Rising Sun” – Traditional)
