VIDEO: Cabrillo and Vallemar Schools Put on a Spring Concert

Family, friends and supporters of the and bands gathered at Vallemar School Wednesday for a musical escapade.

The program for A Spring Concert began with the Vallemar 6th grade band performing a piece titled “Resolution” by conductor, composer and arranger, Sean O’Laughlin. In addition,  A Spring Concert included performances from the  schools' jazz band and The Cabrillo/Vallemar United Percussion Ensemble.

The rhythm of the evening picked up with a "Suite for Percussion" composed by duo Zachary Cummings and Karl Clayter with assistance from the students of the Percussion Ensemble and Band Director Tom Stafford.

“It’s just kind of a fun thing,” said Zachary.

Continuing with the playful mood, subsequent tunes included music selections from composers such as Michael Sweeney ("Coldwater Crossing"), Cole Porter ("All of You"), and Spencer Williams ("Basin Street Blues").

In addition to filling every seat in the house, the side aisles were crowded with  parents filming throughout the performance. For a portion of the very lively rendition of "Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue". (see video to the right)

Also among friends and family was Pilar Schneider of the Rob Schneider Music Foundation, a staunch supporter of Pacifica's music program. 

The evening concluded with "Triumph" composed by Alan Lee Sylva.

"I'm really thankful for the Rob Schneider Music Foundation because they really helped us out," said Zachary Cummings. 

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