Madrigal Singers perform the Hungarian song “Turot Eszik A Cigany” by Zoltan Kodaly, their final piece, before receiving the Silver Award for “Excellent Performance.” MACK KEATING
From left to right: Madrigal’s Kimberlee Smith, Katelynn Vo, Natasha Ferraz, and Natalie Keating lift their arms as choreography during “Lineage” by Andrea Ramsey. MACK KEATING
Seniors Kimberlee Smith and Natalie Keating step forward to sing Soprano descant (countermelody sung above the main melody) during “Paru-Parong Bukid”. MACK KEATING
Director Todd Cole conducts “O My Luve’s Like a Red, Red Rose” by Robert Burns for the Concert Choir. MACK KEATINGFrom left to right: Concert Choir’s Zahira Acosta Ganan, Ash Cullity, Ryleigh Morrow, Carmine Capachietti, Kevin Lin, Aaliyah Lopes-Teixeria, Liam Gallagher, Keira Celicourt, Oscar Luc, Sean Retotal, Madilyn Harris sing “Paru-Parong Bukid,” composed by Felipe de León, in Tagalog. MACK KEATING
Malden High Choir—who won a Silver Award for “Excellent Performance”—stands in the risers before their performance, waiting for a cue from Conductor Todd Cole. MACK KEATINGMalden High Small Ensemble Band poses on risers after receiving the Silver Award of “Excellent Performance” at the annual MICCA competition. MACK KEATING
Christopher Arruda-Ciulla plays tuba during “Malagueña,” arranged by Michael Sweeney. MACK KEATING
Raphael Sanchez harmonizes on his alto saxophone during “As Summer Was Just a Beginning” by Larry D. Daehn. MACK KEATING
After their performance, the Band received personalized feedback on their pieces from professionals. MACK KEATINGPresident Addison McWayne, standing with Director Lauren Foley, holds the official MICCA Silver Award for “Excellent Performance.” MACK KEATING
Preparing for their first piece, “Mt. Wrightson” by Jason A. Taurin, and arranged by Josh Tentadue, Malden’s band sits ready for their cue to start playing. MACK KEATINGGray Herrera plays his bass clarinet during the band’s final piece: “Malagueña,” arranged by Michael Sweeney. MACK KEATINGAfter finishing conducting their second piece—”As Summer Was Just Beginning” by Larry D. Daehn—band director Lauren Foley looks out to the audience and judges. MACK KEATING
President Addison McWayne plays tenor saxophone during “Malagueña,” composed by Michael Sweeney. MACK KEATINGPlaying the vibraphone, Phi Gold looks to director Lauren Foley for their cue. MACK KEATING
Mack Keating is a returning senior and Editor-in-Chief of The Blue and Gold. For Keating, journalism is a way for him to express himself and his creativity: as both a writer and a copy editor, Keating gets to share his passions and interests, while also improving his editing skills. As a queer writer, Keating would also like to publish more articles that present his perspective as a trans and queer teenager. Other journalism topics he prefers to cover include politics, local events, and opinionated pieces. Outside of writing, Keating is also interesting in activism, volunteering, and outdoor adventures - including, but not limited to, rock climbing, hiking, archery, and camping. Post high school, Keating aspires to work in the fields of law and politics, despite his current job at a rock climbing gym. This year, Keating hopes to explore more topics to cover, and is looking forward to a good year.
