NORFOLK, Neb. – Some people say that the greatest music is traditionally heard around the holidays.
The Northeast Community College Music Department had those tastes covered during a recent winter concert at the Lifelong Learning Center on the Norfolk campus, mixing in some holiday favorites as part of the show. The College/Community Concert Band and College Choir performed.
Selections included themes from “Nutcracker Suite” by the Community/College Concert Band and “A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Madrigal” by the College Choir, among many others during the hour-long event.
Music can mean a variety of things to different people and the concert offered something for almost everyone. The annual concert offers the public a chance to gather themselves before the holiday season rush. For students, it offers a break from studies.
The vocal director was Margaret Schultz, with Linda Boullion the accompanist. The instrumental director was Kevin McLouth.
The concert was livestreamed and may be viewed at https://team1sports.com/northeastcc/. Go to the On Demand and look for the Northeast Holiday Concert on Nov. 17.
Members of the Community/College Concert Band are:
Flute
Sydney Erickson, Norfolk; Kalysa Gemaechlich, Norfolk; Carrie Jensen, Norfolk; Tanesha King, Norfolk; Dr. David Klee, Columbus; Amber Knight, Madison; Madison Parker, Tilden; Marie Scheer, Madison; Linda Steele, Norfolk; Kelli Tunender, O’Neill.
Euphoniums
Kyler Dean, O’Neill; Ken Hamsa, Norfolk; Andrew Schultz, Randolph.
Tuba
Seth Rivest, Battle Creek; Matthew Schultz, Randolph.
Bass Clarinet
Haley Riebeling, Sioux Center, Iowa.
Oboe
Caylan Hirschman, Norfolk; Brooke Painter, Norfolk.
Trumpet
Chris Asbury, Norfolk; Kelly Asbury, Norfolk; River Bourn, Norfolk; Juan Garcia, Lyons; Sarah Harrod, Norfolk; Eli Mackie, Columbus; Carter Meysenburg, Fullerton; Madi Pedersen, Pierce; Jenna Preusker, Norfolk; Dan Sievert, Norfolk; Nathan Sievert, Norfolk; Curtis Stevens, Creighton.
Alto Sax
Wynter Fulsaas, Plainview; Rhyan Greenough, Norfolk; Diego Ruvalcaba, Wakefield; Jackson Zimmerman, Pierce.
Horn
Alexa Dougherty, Norfolk; Dr. Bryon Hirschman, Norfolk; Kitra Hirschman, Norfolk; Taylor Kleinschmit, Bloomfield; Pat Leavell, Norfolk; Cole Uzzell, Norfolk.
Clarinet
Karen Goetsch, Norfolk; Chelsea Hartmann, Rapid City, S.D.; Kolby Neilsen, Norfolk; Josiah Phelps, Newman Grove; Sue Sieler, Norfolk.
Percussion
Mike Gall, Norfolk; Charlie Henkel, Norfolk; Chad Jensen, Norfolk; Kenton Knapp, Madison.
Trombone
Tom Brodecky, Columbus; Chris Efta, Pierce; Josh Fulton, Stanton; Alexis Lind, Tilden; Jacob Mann, Winside; Dr. Randy Neuharth, Norfolk; Jason Schmidt, Battle Creek; Dave Seiler, Norfolk.
Bassoon
Melora Hirschman, Norfolk.
Baritone Saxophone
Weston Hoffman, Plainview.
Members of the Concert Choir are:
Alto
KC Carey, Norfolk; Olivia DeKok, Allen; Melina Frerichs, Stanton; Lydia Ketelsen, St. Edward; Taylor Kleinschmit, Bloomfield; Emily Koenig, Norfolk.
Soprano
Taylynn Aldag, Battle Creek; Brita Frerichs, Stanton; Haley Kennedy, Norfolk; Camrynn Marx, Norfolk; Hannah Taylor, Norfolk; Isabella Vogel, Lincoln.
Bass
Luke Warner, Elm Creek.
Tenor
Diego Ruvalcaba, Norfolk.
Winter Concert
The Northeast Community College Choir was among the performers during a Winter Concert on Sunday, Nov. 17, at the Lifelong Learning Center. (Northeast Community College)
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