The Hadley String Orchestra performs at String Fest with Glencrest, Marquardt, Westlake, Stratford and Jay Stream Middle Schools on Monday, October 17, 2022 at Glenbard South High School Gymnasium at 7:30pm. Admission is FREE for students 18 and under and $5 for adults. The 8th grade Hadley orchestra rehearsed at Glenbard South High School on Thursday, October 13th to prepare for this performance.
The concert repertoire includes: Sahara Crossing by Richard Meyer, Ukrainian Folk Song ~ Traditional arranged by Sandra Dackow, and Thriller ~ words and and music by Rod Temperton, recorded by Michael Jackson.
Glenbard West, East, North and South High School perform as well. A special thank you goes out to all of the high school orchestra directors for conducting and working with the junior high students. Thank you to Mr. Ortega from Glenbard West, Mr. Tim Fawkes from Glenbard East & Ms. Marisa McLean, Mr. Steve Govertson from Glenbard South, and Ms. Lauren Whisnant from Glenbard North High Schools. "It is wonderful to see hundreds of string players all in one room performing. This great learning experience makes it so memorable for our students," said Hadley Junior High School Orchestra Director.
