Advanced Rock On Rocks the Stage
Thursday, May 5—The Performing Arts Department enthusiastically featured Advanced Rock On and their rousing performance of six songs in front of a live audience in the David E. and Stacey L. Goel Theater.
In the spirit of true collaboration, a tech crew of students in Classes II – VIII supported the show by managing all elements of lighting, sound, and even used a smoke machine for special effects. Faculty members and Illumina also contributed musically to the performances that brought everyone to their feet.
Advanced Rock On performers, taught by Ms. Brady-Lopez:
Mina Feldman ’25 – electric guitar
Aimy Huynh ’24 – lead vocals
Talya Le ‘24 – drums and accordion
Ana Sophia Leissner ’22 – production manager
Niko Matsuzaka ’24 – lead vocals
Beatrix Picotte ’24 – electric bass
Sofia Robinson ’24 – keyboard
Prudence Sullivan ’24 – electric guitar and lead vocals
Caitlin Wang ’25 – violin
Tech Crew, directed by Andres Puigo:
Ellaine Ban ’28
Hailey Duan ’28
Cindy Jin ’28
Katherine Danik ’25
Sophia Fleishman ’25
Vanessa Paige ’24
Jessica Wu ’24
Program:
- “Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry featuring Mina Feldman (guitar soloist)
- “I Want You Back” by the Jackson 5
- “Vienna” by Billy Joel featuring Sofie Robinson (piano solo), and a duet by Caitlin Wang (violin) and Talya Le (accordion)
- “Chameleon” by Herbie Hancock with special guests Ms. Labieniec (flute), Mr. Wensink (trombone), and soloists in order: Sofie Robinson (piano), Caitlin Wang (violin), Talya Le (drums), and Mina Feldman (electric guitar)
- “R U Mine?” by Arctic Monkeys featuring Prudence Sullivan (vocal soloist), Mina Feldman (guitar solo)
- “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin with special guest Ms. Connor (violin), Mina Feldman (guitar solo), and a surprise performance by Illumina (taught by Mr. Marshall)
