VPAC Showcase Dazzles

The VPAC music students recently showcased their talent and hard work during a Pather Time recital, marking the culmination of their dedication this year. The audience was treated to a wonderful display of skill and passion as each performer took the stage. Ben Schirmeier ’23, a percussionist, astounded us with his renditions of "New-than" by Bob Becker and "Rondino On a Theme of Beethoven" by Fritz Kreisler. Aidan Muhat ‘25, a pianist, mesmerized the crowd with his captivating performances of "Passacaille in Barcelona" by Taro Umebayashi and "Someday My Prince Will Come," arranged by Yoko Kanno. Jack Morgan ‘24, another percussionist, showcased his immense talent with a riveting rendition of "Concert Piece for Percussion and Piano" by Malcolm Arnold. Cliff Kanner-Bitetti ‘25, a trombonist, enchanted us with his rendition of the "Trombone Concerto" by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Sydney Rushing ‘24, a flutist, transported us with her heartfelt performance of "Adagio Religioso" by W.A. Mozart. Alex Davis ‘25, a percussionist, amazed the audience with virtuosic interpretations of "Prism" by Keiko Abe and "Hot Tubs" by Brian S. Mason. Emma Chun ‘23, an alto, captivated us with her rendition of "Mandoline" by Gabriel Fauré and "Fly Me To The Moon" as performed by Frank Sinatra and Count Basie. Lastly, Hugh Kanner-Bitetti ‘25, a pianist, concluded the program with his innovative rendition of "Moonlight Sonata Remix" by Lionel Yu. The recital was a true testament to the dedication and artistry of these exceptional musicians. Congratulations to the VPAC music students on this impressive program.