This Wednesday, May 26, 2021, the Pasco High School Bands will be hosting a showcase of music at Edgar Brown Stadium, starting at 6 pm.

What is a “Showcase?”

A showcase of music is basically just a concert.  The band students have been working hard to learn and develop the musical pieces they will be performing during the show.

There will also be a recognition ceremony the students in the graduating class of 2021 recognition event at the end of the show.

Who will be there?

Pasco High School’s two Jazz Ensembles will be preforming at this showcase.  Jazz 2 has prepared “Blue Bossa” by Kenny Dorham and “The Blues Walk” by Clifford Brown.  Jazz 1 will captivate listeners with performing “The Puffy Taco” by Victor Lopez, and “Vine Street Rumble” by Benny Carter.

After the Jazz Bands, the Percussion ensembles will perform. Percussion 2 will play “Backroads of Medellin” by Chris Brooks.  Percussion 1 will perform “Suite No. 1” by Fred Emory Smith.

At PHS, there are three concert bands; Freshman Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. Each will perform two pieces of music.  Freshman Band will make their debut playing “El Relicario” by Jose Padilla and “Asian Folk Rhapsody” by Richard L. Saucedo.  Symphonic Band will delight audiences with “Our Kingsland Spring” by Samuel R. Hazo and “Metrodance” by Randall D. Standridge.  Pasco High School’s Wind Ensemble will finish off the concert by playing “Pixar Movie Magic” arr. Michael Brown and “Arabian Dances” by Brian Balmages.

After the concert bands, the band program will be recognizing the seniors and other members of the band who have shown great progression and/or talent.

After the awards ceremony, the Pasco Marching Band/Colorguard (AKA Party Band) will be performing various pop songs.  This will conclude the “Show Case.”