NEWS RELEASE
ALGOMA DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD
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Mustang Sally lit up the faces of a special audience and was rewarded with an impromptu dance party.
Special Education students from Algoma District School Board(ADSB)’s Tarentorus, Kiwedin and Parkland public schools as well as Superior Heights Community Education program were treated to an acoustic concert performed by Mustang Sally, Korah’s Collegiate’s rhythm and blues student band, on Thursday April 4 at Superior Heights Collegiate and Vocational School.
Mustang Sally chose a more intimate setting (in the auditorium behind the Superior Heights café) for this performance titled “Made In Canada” and shared their musical talents with students who may not otherwise have had an opportunity to attend such a concert.
Teachers and support staff from the above mentioned schools were there enjoying the music along with their students.
This year, Mustang Sally has placed a focus on Canadian content and included songs like Gordon Lightfoot’s “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” and classics honouring Stompin’ Tom Connors.
While students and teachers were seated for the first few numbers it did not take long for them to be encouraged to get up and dance and within 15 minutes Mustang Sally had a dance party under way.
The group of 20 student singers and technicians make it a point to educate themselves and their audiences on a range of topics, in this instance a nod to our Canadian heritage and a tribute to Canadian people and places we are proud of.
Prior to this particular concert, Mustang Sally members (who are Grade 9 to Grade 12 students) also spent time talking about the need for a specialized performance for this group, as they learned about some of the challenges these students face.
A focus on building strong character has been a theme the band consistently shares with their audiences.
As students themselves they are able to speak peer to peer about what it’s like to perhaps not fit in, how important it is to persevere and pursue a dream, and the importance of teamwork and taking on responsibilities.
Now in its ninth year, Mustang Sally has evolved into a program that provides students with a realistic feel for the music business. Students participate onstage or behind the scenes.
They are involved in merchandising with the design and sale of T-shirts, and are in fact now able to work towards obtaining an OSSGD credit through their participation in Mustang Sally, much as students enrolled in Music Theatre can.
Upcoming Mustang Sally spring concert featuring Tyson Hanes with Special Guests The Pine Tones from White Pines Collegiate.
Friday April 19 and Saturday April 20, 2013.
Korah Collegiate Auditorium, 7 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at Korah:
- Students - $4
- Adults - $8
- Families - $10
- Children under 12 - free
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