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Brookland Middle School
Brookland Middle School
Orchestra & Guitar
Orchestra & Guitar
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
7 pm
7 pm
at Hermitage High School
at Hermitage High School
Dr. Kristen Allegood, Orchestra & Guitar Director
Dr. Kristen Allegood, Orchestra & Guitar Director
Program
Program
Beginning Guitar
Rockin' Robin by J. Thomas
Tell Ol' Bill , Traditional
Au Clair de la Lune, French
Duke of Earl by Edwards, Dixon & Williams
Aura Lee by Fosdick & Poulton
Can You Feel the Love Tonight by Elton John & Tim Rice
Guitar Awards
Beginning Orchestra
Skater's Waltz by Waldteufel arr. by Richard Meyer
You will be transported to the ballrooms of Vienna with the sounds of this elegant and lilting waltz arranged for beginning orchestra.
Kalimba Lullaby by Lauren Bernofsky (BMI)
This all pizzicato work imitates the kalimba, an African instrument also known as an mbira or thumb piano. Enjoy this sweet, soothing lullaby.
Rip-Roarin' Fiddlin' by Doris Gazda
The students chose to keep this selection on the program from FiddleFest 2026. This energetic fiddle tune includes syncopated rhythms, g-string notes, and is a knee-slapping good time!
Beginning Orchestra Awards
All Orchestras
Bubble Gum Blues by Caryn Wiegand Niedhold (ASCAP)
Soloists: Sonam Dukpa & Breanna Green
This blues tune introduces swing-style rhythms and improvisation.
Intermediate & Advanced Orchestras
Canyon Winds by Sean O'Loughlin
"This work harkens back to a time where the American West was a wide-open stretch of land waiting to be explored. Several prominent American composers have put their stamp on the "sound" of this time period with open-fifth harmonies and vibrant rhythmic intensity. This piece is a product of a cross-country trip I took in June of 2003. There is a section of the Colorado River in Utah that is just gorgeous and is the main inspiration for the music. This stretch of land is several hundred miles north of the Grand Canyon." -Sean O'Loughlin
Intermediate Orchestra Awards
Fragile by Randall D. Standridge
Soloists: RJay Jones & Luz Funes-Medrano
"Why I wrote Fragile
In our media soaked society, it is fashionable to only focus on positive outcomes. People love to hear a story of someone who beats the odds, overcomes the challenges of living with mental health issues, and comes out stronger on the other side.
That is a beautiful story, but... it is not everyone's story.
I have written two works of that type (unBroken and (not) Alone), both of which portray individuals who were able to get the help and support htey needed and were able to flourish. Not everyone is always so fortunate.
This newest work in The unBroken Project reflects on the darker aspect of the silent epidemic that claims thousands of lives each year. Some are not strong, they are not resilient, they are not okay.
Some survive. Some do not. Some escape the only way they know how.
The goal of The unBroken Project and its works is to spark conversations and reflections on mental health, as well as tearing down the social taboo of discussing the reality of living with mental health-conditions. Living with depression and anxiety myself, I understand this all too well.
Some may say that students are too young to discuss such issues. But no. For some of them, this is their daily life.
We need to talk about this. We are GOING to talk about this.
And maybe, we can bring some of them back to us, piece by broken piece.
Peach Love and Music.
About the work
The piece starts very softly, with both beauty and dissonance. The individual is aware that something is wrong but is trying to bravely persist. The violas introduce the main theme of the work, a bittersweet melody that is lovely and vulnerable. As the first segment continues, dissonant elements and a three note descending theme signals the onset of a mental health crisis.
The second segment is manic and violent. The individual struggles with their condition as everything seems to be in darkness. The piece builds to a thunderous moment before dying away to a single dissonant sound, signaled by the violins. The individual is broken.
The original theme sounds out again, as an unaccompanied violin solo. Slowly the individual resumes their life, still hopeful, but knowing the cycle will repeat. The piece ends on an ambiguous note, their future uncertain. " - Randall D. Standbridge
Advanced Orchestra Awards
We Can't Be Friends by Ilya Salmanzadeh, Ariana Grande, and Max Martin arr. Michael Story
We Can't Be Friends, by popular singer/songwriter Ariana Grande, topped the charts in 2024. With its tasteful melodies and catchy dance-pop groove, this is a student favorite.
8th Grade Profiles
8th Grade Profiles
Marwa Albadri
Marwa Albadri
My name is Marwa and I play the Violin. I've been playing the Violin for 3 years. My favorite memory from middle school strings has been unboxing new cellos. Next year I plan to attend Hermitage High School. I'm looking forward to playing in orchestra next year.
My name is Marwa and I play the Violin. I've been playing the Violin for 3 years. My favorite memory from middle school strings has been unboxing new cellos. Next year I plan to attend Hermitage High School. I'm looking forward to playing in orchestra next year.
Evan Brown
Evan Brown
Noah Cedillo-Bello
Noah Cedillo-Bello
Hadley Cheek
Hadley Cheek
My name is Hadley and I play the viola. I've been playing the viola for 3 years. My favorite memory from middle school strings has been the assessments. Next year I plan to attend Hermitage High School. I'm looking forward to improving on my vibrato.
My name is Hadley and I play the viola. I've been playing the viola for 3 years. My favorite memory from middle school strings has been the assessments. Next year I plan to attend Hermitage High School. I'm looking forward to improving on my vibrato.
Genesis Cruz Mejia
Genesis Cruz Mejia
My name is Genesis and I play the Violin. I've been playing the violin for 4 years. My favorite memory from middle school strings has beenmaking friends. Next year I plan to attend Hermitage High School. I'm looking forward to passing all my classes in each quater and year so i can get a good collage.
My name is Genesis and I play the Violin. I've been playing the violin for 4 years. My favorite memory from middle school strings has beenmaking friends. Next year I plan to attend Hermitage High School. I'm looking forward to passing all my classes in each quater and year so i can get a good collage.
Luz Funes-Medrano
Luz Funes-Medrano
Hi my name is Luz Funes and I've been playing the violin for 3 years. My favorite memory from middle school strings has been Assessment. Next year I plan to attend Hermatige High School. I'm looking forward to climbing on top of the White House and playing a symphony.
Hi my name is Luz Funes and I've been playing the violin for 3 years. My favorite memory from middle school strings has been Assessment. Next year I plan to attend Hermatige High School. I'm looking forward to climbing on top of the White House and playing a symphony.
Breanna Green
Breanna Green
My name is Breanna Green and I play the Violin. I've been playing the Violin for three years. My favorite memory from middle school strings has been being scared for assesment. Next year I plan to attend CodeRVA High School. I'm looking forward to getting to know new people.
My name is Breanna Green and I play the Violin. I've been playing the Violin for three years. My favorite memory from middle school strings has been being scared for assesment. Next year I plan to attend CodeRVA High School. I'm looking forward to getting to know new people.
Haneen Ibrahim-Ali
Haneen Ibrahim-Ali
My name is haneen, and I play the violin. I've been playing the violin for 3 years. My favorite memory from middle school strings has been the assessment this year. Next year I plan to attend Hermitage High School. I'm looking forward to meeting new people next year.
My name is haneen, and I play the violin. I've been playing the violin for 3 years. My favorite memory from middle school strings has been the assessment this year. Next year I plan to attend Hermitage High School. I'm looking forward to meeting new people next year.
RJay Jones
RJay Jones
Angelina Karam
Angelina Karam
Kenny Nugyen
Kenny Nugyen
My name is Kenny Nguyen and I play the Cello. I've been playing the cello for 3 years. My favorite memory from middle school strings has been 8th grade assesment. Next year I plan to attend Hermitage High School. I'm looking forward to experiencing more.
My name is Kenny Nguyen and I play the Cello. I've been playing the cello for 3 years. My favorite memory from middle school strings has been 8th grade assesment. Next year I plan to attend Hermitage High School. I'm looking forward to experiencing more.
Neymar Patino Trejo
Neymar Patino Trejo
Justin Saad
Justin Saad
My name is Justin Saad and I play the Viola. I've been playing the viola for 3 years. My favorite memory from middle school strings has been playing and learning new music . Next year I plan to attend glen alan High School. I'm looking forward to joining band.
My name is Justin Saad and I play the Viola. I've been playing the viola for 3 years. My favorite memory from middle school strings has been playing and learning new music . Next year I plan to attend glen alan High School. I'm looking forward to joining band.
Sana Shah
Sana Shah
My name is Sana and I play the violin. I've been playing the violin for three years. My favorite memory from middle school strings has been the many field trip opportunities. Next year I plan to attend Hermitage High School. I'm looking forward to new friends and new experiences.
My name is Sana and I play the violin. I've been playing the violin for three years. My favorite memory from middle school strings has been the many field trip opportunities. Next year I plan to attend Hermitage High School. I'm looking forward to new friends and new experiences.
Addyson Snead
Addyson Snead
My name is Addyson Snead, and I play the viola. I've been playing for three years. My favorite memory from middle school strings has been going on feild trips. Next year I plan to attened Hermitage high school, and im looking foward to have new experinces.
My name is Addyson Snead, and I play the viola. I've been playing for three years. My favorite memory from middle school strings has been going on feild trips. Next year I plan to attened Hermitage high school, and im looking foward to have new experinces.
Haylee Tucker
Haylee Tucker
My name is Haylee and I play the violin. I've been playing the violin for three years. My favorite memory from middle school strings has been the end of the year trips, they have all been really fun to go to. Next year I plan to attend Hermitage High School. I'm looking forward to continuing with orchestra and meeting new people.
My name is Haylee and I play the violin. I've been playing the violin for three years. My favorite memory from middle school strings has been the end of the year trips, they have all been really fun to go to. Next year I plan to attend Hermitage High School. I'm looking forward to continuing with orchestra and meeting new people.
Beginning Guitar
Beginning Guitar
Omid Ahmadi
Kenton Arthur
Angel Aviles Garmedia
Yocina Baraily
India Barrett
Beckett Blanco
Samiyla Bryant
Kyndle Burchette
Jose Calderon-Gomez
Riley Carney
Brandy Coles
Vicente Diaz-Chavez
Mi'Liyah Eaddy
Riyad El Farsi
Alhan Fernandez Hernandez
Ana Galban Maldonado
Yeison Garcia Morales
Genesis Garcia Orellana
Tony Ha
Shawn Hampton
Kailey Huynh
Jae'shaun Johnson
Brielle Lattimore
Omauri Lee
Anthony Lopez Castellanos
Skyla Martin
Kevin Martinez
Toney Mayo
Orion Micare
Gabriella Moore
May Nangkaw
Sara Nazari
Thy Nguyen
Neymar Patino Trejo
Steven Reyes Hernandez
Jose Sanchez Hernandez
Sam Silcox
JaQuan Sprague
Jonathan Tamacas
Donnell Taylor
Vexter Thomas
Kioni Tillman
Jacob Toles
Jaylen Williams
Jovon Yarrell
Keroles Youssef
Dilan Zuniga Venegas
Beginning Orchestra
Beginning Orchestra
*FiddleFest 2026 Participant
Violin
Zara Adams
Navya Brown*
Rosario Castro Portillo*
Paola Cruz Rios
Kennedy Curry
Emelyn Hernandez
Anna Hernandez-Vargas*
Genesis Ixpata-Del Cid
Rozzy Lewis*
Mariafernanda Medrano Huayanay
Alex Mendoza-Duran
Angel Murillo-Colin
Alexis Peralta Anzola
Gabriela Perez Castellanos
Adelaide Read*
Genesis Rodriguez-Osorio
Guadalupe Romero
Ana Romero Guerra
Kevin Salic Rodriguez
Anabelle Tran
Yenki Vargas-Mendez
Kyleigh Yarger
Viola
Thaina Alves Pinheiro
Bryan Delcid
Rebekah Estifanous*
Hailey Hagerman
Ja'Taya Jones
Disney Ofori
Hope Poburka*
Kenadi Powell
Adryan Silva Lopes
Jayden Waters*
Tre'Niyah Williams
Cello
Piper Artz
Samantha Perdoma-Neri
Kaylie Woodland*
Bass
Adam Saber*
Serenity Brown*
Karmella Hall
Intermediate Orchestra
Intermediate Orchestra
* District Orchestra Assessment Orchestra
^ All-County Orchestra
Violin
Camila Acosta-Lopez *
Yocina Baraily *
Sonam Dukpa *
Mi-Liyah Eaddy
Ana Galban Maldonado ^
Raegan Hayden
Chris Hercules-Albanez
Alisha Majhi
Adamery Mata
Laila Murray
Jaquan Sprague
Viola
RJay Jones *
Armani Smith
Ava Snead
Cello
Taylor Clarke * ^
Bass
Brandon Mendoza-Rodas * ^
Hayden Vanneman
Advanced Orchestra
Advanced Orchestra
Violin
Marwa Albadri * ^
Evan Brown
Noah Cedillo-Bello *
Genesis Cruz Meija
Luz Funes-Medrano * ^
Breanna Green *
Haneen Ibrahim Ali *
Angelina Karam *
Sana Shah *
Haylee Tucker * ^
Viola
Hadley Cheek *
Justin Saad
Addyson Snead * ^
Cello
Kenny Nguyen *
A huge thank you to Ms. Kristen Melzer for running A/V for this performance. Principal Dr. Nicholas Barlett, Mrs. Isemann, Mrs. Steffey, the faculty and staff of Brookland MS for your support. Thank you to our wonderful concert volunteers. Thank you to all music families for your commitment to the arts!
A huge thank you to Ms. Kristen Melzer for running A/V for this performance. Principal Dr. Nicholas Barlett, Mrs. Isemann, Mrs. Steffey, the faculty and staff of Brookland MS for your support. Thank you to our wonderful concert volunteers. Thank you to all music families for your commitment to the arts!
Start 1 Spark is a non-profit that was generous enough to donate dinner and support for our previous concert as well as donating two celli and a viola earlier this year! Thank you so much for your generosity!
Start 1 Spark is a non-profit that was generous enough to donate dinner and support for our previous concert as well as donating two celli and a viola earlier this year! Thank you so much for your generosity!
Brookland Strings Upcoming Dates (as of 4/26/26)
Brookland Strings Upcoming Dates (as of 4/26/26)
5/6-7 No instruments for class
5/8 School guitars returned
5/15 Hershey Park Field Trip 4:30 am - 11:30 pm
5/17 Final practice charts due
5/22 ALL instruments and school-owned books returned to Brookland. Instrument cleaning and inventory begin. Personal instruments go home for the summer after cleaning and inspection.
5/26 Invoices sent home for missing school instruments and materials
5/28-29 String Olympics!
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