Waitsburg participated in Mass Band and Choir Festival

DAYTON — A High School Mass Band and Choir Festival was held in Dayton on Wednesday, October 21, at 6:30 p.m.

Participating high schools from the Southwest Music Education Association were Dayton, Waitsburg, Clarkston, Colfax, Asotin, Oakesdale, Prescott, Pomeroy, Ritzville, and Washtucna.

The Mass Choir was led by Elizabeth Jagelski, a former music educator from Dayton, Walla, and Waitsburg schools. Cameron Layes accompanied the choir on piano.

The choir sang:

“Here Comes the Sun” by George Harrison, Matt and Adam Podd, arr.

“Eclipse” – Christian Fortner

“We Rise” – Adam Mitchell

The Mass Band was led by guest Conductor Glen Mitchell, a retired music director in Dayton and Walla Walla schools.

The band played:

“Afterburn Relaunch” – Randall Standridge

“Celtic Air and Dance no. 3” – Michael Seeeney

“Arabian Dances” – Roland Barrett

Two Waitsburg students, Ellie Teal and Olivia Duncan said it was fun and they enjoyed the event