For one night only, student-musicians at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School showcased their musical talents for family, friends, Board of Education members, and district administrators and staff during their annual POPS concert. “The POPS concert is always one of our favorite nights,” remarked Principal Jeanette Altruda. “We’re offered the wonderful opportunity to see the various talents of our students.”
The concert band, conducted by Director of Bands John Wevers, started off the night with a bang by performing a medley of Journey’s greatest hits. Mr. Wevers also took to the stage with members of the jazz band as they performed three selections for the audience, “La Virgen de la Macarena,” “Peg,” and “MacArthur Park.”
The choral group, backed by professional musicians including music teachers Larry Wurtzel and Gina Occhiogrosso, began their portion of the concert with War’s 1975 hit, “Low Rider.” In addition, the choir members performed such numbers as Roy Orbison’s “Pretty Woman,” Keri Hilson’s “Pretty Girl Rock,” and Aretha Franklin’s power anthem, “Respect.”
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