1) DCHS Jazz/Rock Ensemble & Singers @ Schaumburg Septemberfest Parade (September 1st, 2008)
Featuring Vocalists Cara Fazio & Marie Messuck, baton twirler Lauren Cellini, DC Band alumni, and instrumental solos from Gabriella DiPillo (Flute), & Vinnie Rizzo (Tenor Sax, 06 Alum). Special thanks to our parent support staff!
2) DCHS Jazz/Rock Ensemble & Singers @ Varsity Football Home Opener (September 5th, 2008)
The beginning of this video is one of our band rehearsals with vocalist Marie Messuck, the football game itself features vocalists Cara Fazio, Marie Messuck, Tatiana Gorogianis, & Nicole Cipolla. Featured flute soloist is Gabriella DiPillo, and the fire baton routine was choreographed and performed by Lauren Cellini! Special thanks to Stephanie and Allison for taping us this week!
3) DCHS Jazz/Rock Ensemble & Singers @ Little City Event (September 16th, 2008) Part 1 of 2
4) DCHS Jazz/Rock Ensemble & Singers @ Little City Event (September 16th, 2008) Part 2 of 2
The above two videos are from our visit to the Little City Foundation in Palatine, IL. This is a place where they work with autistic children, and you will see their very positive response to our music. There are so many cool things happening in these videos! The file would have been too big to upload as one, so I have divided the performance into two separate sections. Huge thanks to Sara Shotsberger (2001 DC Alum), and the people over at Little City for inviting us to perform for them!
Just another awesome performance! EVERYBODY had a great time!!!! And happy birthday Vee!!!
6) DCHS Jazz/Rock Ensemble & Singers @ Homecoming Pep Rally!!! (September 26th, 2008)
Cara Fazio, Marie Messuck, & Tatiana Gorogianis sing "Car Wash," and senior Nicole Cipolla sings the Aretha Franklin classic "Respect" backed by the DC Jazz/Rock & Vocal Ensemble led by crew chiefs Gabriella DiPillo & Veronica Stopka @ the student body's homecoming pep rally. The pep rally concluded with an amazing performance of "What'd I Say" sung by Tatiana Gorogianis while Lauren Cellini performs a breathe-taking baton routine! I am so proud of these kids!!!
7) DCHS Jazz/Rock Ensemble & Singers @ Homecoming Football Game!!! (September 26th, 2008)
A first ever in Driscoll Catholic High School history...Nicole Cipolla, Gabriella DiPillo, Cara Fazio, Antoinette Giacone, Tatiana Gorogianis, & Marie Messuck sing a very difficult four part harmony version of "The Star Spangled Banner," and nail it! Later that evening Tatiana Gorogianis and the DC Vocal Ensemble perform "What'd I Say" with the DC Jazz/Rock Ensemble & Lauren Cellini performing with FIRE batons out on the field!!! Congrats to DC Football on another win, the dance force & cheers for all their hard work, and this year's homecoming court!!!
8) DCHS Jazz/Rock Ensemble & Singers @ Rainy Marathon in Addison (Sunday October 5, 2008)
Everyone got their car washed today!!! Great job playing/performing despite the rain everyone!!!
9) DCHS Jazz/Rock Ensemble & Singers @ Volley For the Cure Benefit (Thursday October 9, 2008)
A great fundraiser put on for breast cancer research. Big props to Miss Kristin Milley & the volleyball players/parents for all their hard work coordinating the event. And thanks for inviting us to perform!!!
10) DCHS Jazz/Rock Ensemble & Singers @ Varsity Football Game 3 (Friday October 10, 2008)
Marie Messuck sings the National Anthem, while Cara Fazio & Nicole Cipolla sing "Superstition" at the half with another fabulous fire baton routine by Lauren Cellini. Great job everyone!
11) DCHS Jazz/Rock Ensemble & Singers @ Rehab Institute Of Chicago (Sunday October 12, 2008)
This is where my fiance' Miss Johnelle McDermott spent her days recovering after her car accident last spring, I was so happy to have her there with us, & she really enjoyed this one, as did the patients at the RIC!
12) DCHS Jazz/Rock Ensemble & Singers @ Open House Event (Thursday October 16th, 2008)
Our band & singers just having fun welcoming prospective students and their families!!! Hope they enjoyed it!
13) DCHS Jazz/Rock Ensemble & Singers @ Varsity Football Senior Day (Friday Oct 17th, 2008)
Congratulations to our senior singers Nicole Cipolla & Antoinette Giacone, & our senior band members Evan Crouse & Tylar Jozefczyk (U-ZEF-CHECK!!!!) And a big thank you to ALL seniors & their families for all their hard work and support at Driscoll Catholic these last four years! Senior Ciara Watts performed our national anthem and did a terrific job with it even despite the horrible microphone issues, as the band & singers performed "Pick up the Pieces" at the half!
14) DCHS Jazz/Rock Ensemble & Singers @ Football Playoffs Game One (Saturday Nov 1st, 2008)
Senior Ciara Watts once again sang the national anthem on a brand new microphone and without a hitch, as the Jazz/Rock Ensemble and singers performed an acoustic version of "Respect" with Antoinette Giacone, Nicole Cipolla, Marie Messuck, Alysia Olvera, Robin Engelsman, Nick Oliva, Tylar Jozefcyk, and twirler Lauren Cellini out on the field.si
15) DCHS Jazz/Rock Ensemble & Singers @ Itasca Nursing Home (Tuesday Nov 4th, 2008)
A performance for the residents of the Itasca Nursing home on a historic election day!
16) DCHS Jazz/Rock Ensemble & Singers @ Football Playoffs Game Two (Nov 8, 2008)
Tony Marquez performs an amazing rendition of the National Anthem on his electric guitar from inside the press box as the jazz/rock ensemble & singers perform "FunkyTown" at the half with Tatiana Gorogianis, Antoinette Giacone, Cara Fazio, & Alysia Olvera.