
Every year, talented students from the Trinity music department participate in a performance known as County Band and Choir. This event allows them to collaborate with schools all over Washington County, such as McGuffey, Fort Cherry, Avella, Peters Township and Ringgold. Each year, the event is hosted by a high school, with last year’s performances being at Ringgold High School. The 2025 performances will be hosted at Trinity, with it being run by the music department along with volunteers from other districts. The performances are scheduled to be on January 31, 2025, and February 1, 2025, promising an exciting showcase of talent.
The County Band and Choir offer Trinity students a valuable opportunity to connect with musicians from other schools, broadening their horizons and creating meaningful relationships.
“It allows students to diversify their learning experience in the arts,” comments Junior JW Jobes, a member of County Band.
For this year’s performance, the band has an exciting lineup of pieces which include “Safely Rest,” “Danse Carnivale,” “Blue Ridge Reel,” “Choose Joy” and “Carnegie Anthem.” The choir will be singing songs such as “Resilience,” “Ritmo,” “Time” and “A Tapestry of Music,” which will all add a melodic vocal dimension to the performances.
The music selected for this event differs from the pieces that are often played in Trinity’s band and choir classes, offering a chance for students to step outside their comfort zones.
“I decided to join because it’s an opportunity to meet some great people and play new music we might not get to experience in regular band class,” shares Sophomore Chloe Wasalasky.
To prepare for this event, students practice diligently both alone and in groups, polishing their skills for the big show. Students interested in participating in future events should pay attention to the music department for sign-ups next year, as the program is open to all students who can play an instrument or sing.
“You have to have a general understanding of what you are participating in, but anyone from the school could theoretically join,” Jobes says.
Everyone is invited to attend the performance and witness these Trinity students showcase their passion for music along with their peers from other schools in the high school auditorium on both nights at 3:00 p.m. Tickets for students are $3 and adults are $5.