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The Cascade Schools Music Department presented its annual Music In Our Schools Month Concert and Turkey Dinner on Thursday (Leap Day), February 29th. The cafeteria was transformed into a fine restaurant, with students waiting on the dinner guests and making sure every table was taken care of, better than in some places. The annual turkey dinner was provided by our Master Chef, Armando Romero and his crew, and featured turkey, stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, and of course, that delicious cheesecake for dessert! As for the entertainment, Ray Castellanos took everyone back in time, playing some "golden oldies" from his past, hoping to stir up some sweet memories of a softer, more innocent time from the older crowd (my peers), and sometimes wondering if anyone was really listening, the food was so good!

Mady Faldzinski performs a solo on her Sax

As people were walking to the New Gym for the concert, they stopped to admire student artwork set up in the Commons from Mrs. Christa Hardy's classes. The artwork was signed by the artist. I tell you, these kids are talented; the display was impressive!

The gym soon filled up, with proud parents and grandparents taking out their phones to "shoot" their kids. The 5th Grade singers opened up the night with "The Star Spangled Banner". Then, Mr. Skogley began to weave his magic with the bands, beginning with the 5th Grade Band, whom he praised for their quick learning and how well they're playing together as a band. He moved around from band to band, as they played music ranging from American folk songs, to Blues, ragtime, Classical, Mexican folk, and Pop. One could see the improvement of talent as he moved up the grade levels until he came to the Concert Band, which included a solo by Mady Faldzinski on her saxophone. All in all, another great night in Cascade!