While waiting for the April 25 Northampton Area High School band concert to begin, students in the percussion section of the concert band get together for a photo. The concert band performed five musical selections during their portion of the concert.

Freshman Jaxon Essig is a featured saxophone soloist during two musical selections performed by the jazz ensemble, which included the songs “Stolen Moments” and “Autumn Leaves.”

Sydney Jade Gibiser, a sophomore, performs on the French horn during the concert band portion of the night.

Senior Jake Bindics, playing the tenor saxophone, performs with the jazz ensemble. He also is a member of the concert band, playing the clarinet.

Junior Drew Janders plays the kettle drums during the concert band’s rendition of “Accolade,” written by Mark Lortz. The song is a powerful and uplifting musical presentation defining an expression of high praise.

Bass player Kaedyn Parker, a Northampton Area Middle School eighth-grade student, performs a last-minute instrument check before playing in the jazz and percussion ensembles. Kaedyn was invited to play in the high school’s concert, in addition to NAMS’ band concert.

PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZConcert band members Ryan Hurlock (left), playing the baritone, and Chase Stasak, playing the tuba, are eager for the performance to begin.