Albion HS chorus, band give patriotic tribute at veterans’ concert

Photos by Marsha Rivers

ALBION – The Albion High School band and chorus performed a patriotic concert for veterans on Thursday evening.

In the top photo, Elliott Michki, the vocal music teacher, directs the chorus. Kathleen Same is the accompanist.

The concert was a musical celebration of the United States and veterans, featuring American music and American composers.

The concert including the singing of the national anthem, led by the Mixed Chorus. Mickey Edwards, the district superintendent, then recognized the veterans in attendance.

The Mixed Chorus also sang “In Flanders Fields,” “A Tribute to the Armed Forces,” and “Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor.”

The Concert Band led by instrumental music director Mike Thaine performed the “Monterey March,” “Song of Operation Desert Storm,” and “Sparks.”

The combined Mixed Chorus, Concert Band and audience joined for “America the Beautiful.”

The concert included the premiere of a new composition, “Song of Operation Desert Storm.” It was written by the Moses Sherman, who led the Albion marching band from 1950 to 1975. Sherman passed away in 1997. His family recently discovered the song he wrote and four of the family members sang, including great-grandson Hunter Zambito, son Alec Sherman, great-granddaughter Keira Zambito and granddaughter Megan Zambito.

Veterans Day will be observed on Monday.