Spring 2025 Concert Recordings
Coming in April 2025!
7th Grade Band starts at 0:00 mins
8th Grade Band starts at 11:20 mins
AHS Concert Band Blue starts at 21:12 mins
AHS Concert Band White starts at 29:10 mins
AHS Combined Concert Bands starts at 36:19 mins
AMS 8th Grade & AHS Combined Bands starts at 48:50 mins
This captivating evening of music featured the Ashland High School Concert Bands and the 7th and 8th grade bands. The Ashland Concert Band - Blue presented Suite of English Country Dances by Pierre La Plante, while the Ashland Concert Band - White performed American Riversongs, also by La Plante. Together, the Blue and White bands collaborated on Tenth Regiment March by R.B. Hall and El Camino Real by Alfred Reed (arr. Longfield), as well as a Fanfare based on Bach's Little Fugue in G Minor, specially arranged for the Carolina Crown Drum Corps for their 2017 show. This performance commemorated the legacy of J.S. Bach as we approach 2025, marking 275 years since his death in 1750.
The concert also featured the 7th grade band performing an arrangement of In the Hall of the Mountain King by Edvard Grieg, a piece made popular by the hit movie Trolls. The 8th grade band entertained the audience with Dr. Rockenstein, a fun monster mashup of familiar spooky themes. The evening concluded with the 8th grade band joining forces with the combined AHS Concert bands for a powerful rendition of Due North.
Opening pieces starts at 0:00 mins
Somewhere in my Memory from Home Alone starts at 2:08
The Nightmare Before Christmas starts at 5:25 mins
Polar Express Reading starts at 14:09 mins
The Polar Express Medley starts at 21:07 mins
Jingle Bells Forever starts at 25:13 mins
This was a magical evening designed especially for young children. This festive concert was a delightful experience, featuring a special reading of The Polar Express accompanied by enchanting music from the film. Families enjoyed a wonderful selection of holiday favorites, including Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson, Somewhere in My Memory from Home Alone by John Williams, and a medley from How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Albert Hague. Additional highlights included music from The Nightmare Before Christmas by Danny Elfman and a joyful medley from The Polar Express by Alan Silvestri, along with Jingle Bells Forever, arranged by Robert Smith.
Concert Choir starts at 0:00 mins
The Choirchime Ensemble starts at 15: 37 mins
The Bel Canto Society starts at 17:29 mins
The Choirchime Ensemble starts at 24:06 mins
Bass-Clef Singers start at 24.50 mins
Treble Choir Starts at 27:45 mins
Underclassmen Singers start at 37:55 mins
Upperclassmmen Singers start at 33:56
The choirchime Ensemble start at 45:24 mins
Concert Choir starts at 48:25
The Ashland High School Concert Choir and Bel Canto Society's Echos from Winters Past concert featured a medley from The Nightmare Before Christmas, Count Your Blessings from White Christmas, Christmas Time Is Here from A Charlie Brown Christmas, and more.
Mindess Band starts at 0:00 mins
6th Grade Concert Band starts at 16:55 mins
AMS Wind Ensemble starts at 24:15 mins
Join us for a festive evening of music on December 17th at 7:00 PM, featuring the Mindess 5th Grade Band, AMS 6th Grade Band, and the AMS Wind Ensemble! This concert marks the first performance of our newest musicians, the Mindess band, followed by the 6th grade band. The concert will culminate with a performance by the AMS Wind Ensemble, a select group of dedicated band students who practice together after school each week. All three groups will perform familiar seasonal music along with traditional concert band literature.