Article Body:
Whether your taste is jazz music or rock and roll, show tunes or golden oldies, you will probably find it at the Holliston High School Music Department’s Annual Pops Concerts March 5 and 6.
Each year around this time, Holliston High School’s cafeteria is transformed into an intimate cabaret setting. White tablecloths and soft candlelight set the mood while wait staff serve refreshments to you at your table. An elevated stage for the performers further enhances the cabaret-style experience.
The talents of Holliston students are showcased in vocal and instrumental numbers under the direction of Mr. Stuart Britton (vocal) and Mr. Sean Bilodeau (instrumental). The concerts feature the high school’s large ensembles: Chorus, Act 2, Harmonics and Testostertones, Concert Band and Jazz Band. A significant number of soloists and small groups also perform. These smaller acts vary for each of the two shows.
Tickets for each show are $12 for adults, $5 for students and senior citizens. Seating can be reserved in advance by sending payment with a student performer or by contacting Mr. Britton at brittons@holliston.k12.ma.us. These tickets may be claimed at the door prior to the show. Please make checks payable to Town of Holliston. General admission tickets may also be purchased at the door for both performances.
All proceeds from the two concerts go to support music programs throughout the Holliston school district. Mr. Britton and Mr. Bilodeau orchestrate the event with assistance from the arts booster group Holliston Music and Arts Parents Association. Adults wishing to volunteer at the event or to donate drinks may contact leslierdooley@gmail.com.
The public is invited to attend one or both performances Saturday evening, March 5 at 7 p.m. or Sunday afternoon, March 6 at 4 p.m. in the HHS Cafeteria.