Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 10, 2025 ~ Excellence in the Malden Public Schools ~ Malden High Choral Arts Society performs ‘A Winter Holiday Concert’ A big highlight comes when dozens of MHS Choral Arts alumni join in for final arrangement By Steve Freker L ike a favorite movie, the ending made all the difference. Each year at the Malden High School Choral Arts Society holiday concert, Director Todd Cole concludes the performance by inviting any members of the audience to join this year’s vocalists on the Jenkins Auditorium stage. This year they came, kept coming and came some more. Dozens of alumni streamed out of the audience and filled in amongst this year’s student performers until the stage was quite full, with not much extra space at all. “It was the most [alumni guests] we have ever had,” Cole confirmed afterward. “It was inspiring to see so many of our former students come and participate.” The final number capped a memorable evening’s performance, which featured the nearly 100 Choral Arts Society stuMalden High School football assistant coach Joe Armstrong took part in the alumni song at the end of the performance. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools Photos) Kevin Lin, Oscar Luc and Sean Retotal perform in the concert. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools Photos) dents. Following is the list of the arrangements performed by the various components of the Choral Arts Society. CONCERT CHOIR: “Silent Night” (Gruber) MIXED CHORUS: “Winter Wonderland” (arr. Ruth Elaine Schram) “O Magnum Mysterium” (Evan Francis Doza, Matt Jason Chan and Thomas Cao sing together with the Concert Choir. Francis Doza, Matt Jason Chan and Thomas Cao sing together with the Concert Choir. “O Chanukah, O Chanukah” (arr. Ethan Nash) and Clarinet – Dagney Boswell “Sleigh Ride” (arr. Andy Beck) “O Holy Night” (Adam) and Soloists: Kimberlee Smith ’25 and Marie Cheng ’25 *** The performers at the event included: MALDEN HIGH CONCERT CHOIR Soprano: Thalyta Andrade, JuMHS Special Education Director Jared Wickham and his family greet MHS Principal Chris Mastrangelo at the event. MADRIGAL SINGERS: “Christmas Star” (arr. Fettke/ Grassi) Malden High School Choral Arts Society Director Todd Cole received congratulatory flowers f ollowing “A Winter Holiday Concert” performance. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools Photos) Ramos) “You Make It Feel Like Christmas” (arr. Mac Huff) “Miracle of Lights” (John Jacobsen and Roger Emerson) “Hannukah Hayom” (arr. Michael Larkin) “Winter Wolf” (Amy Bernon) “Le Train d’hiver” (Marie Claire Saindon) “Carol of the Bells” (arr. Wilhousky) CONCERT CHOIR: “Here We Come A-Wassailing” (arr. Ryan O’Connell) “Candleglow” (Emily Crocker) “Theme from Elf” (arr. Daniel Grassi) lia Cardoso, Marie Cheng (Section Leader), Jack Colantuoni, Ashlyn Cullity, Leticia DeSouza, Nora Donaghey, Natasha Ferraz, Madilyn Harris, Natalie Keating, Erica Littlejohn, Aliana Lloyd, Jefferyi Pagulong, Kimberlee Smith (Section Leader). Alto: Zahira Acosta Galian, Keira Celicourt, Waina Coles, Jasmin Diaz Gomez, Val Hernandez, Howe, Aaliyah Lopes, Addison McWayne, Ash Mejia Serna, Ryleigh Morrow, Remi Santos (Section Leader), Maxwell Torres, Ruka Troung, Katelynn Vo (Section Leader). Tenor: Kwan Wo Li, Dennis Liu, Oscar Luc, Sean Retotal, Kenny Wong (Section Leader), James CONCERT | SEE PAGE 19 Mixed Chorus got together for four songs in the concert.
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