Staff photo
Krueger band director George Olson (left) conducts KMS musicians in a Halloween-themed concert
in front of approximately 400 members of the community Thursday, Oct. 27, in the school cafeteria.
KMS band and chorus team up for a Halloween performance
By Abby Killingbeck
Staff Writer
MICHIGAN CITY – Krueger’s band and chorus charmed their audience with a haunted performance.
The Krueger Middle School band and chorus put on a Halloween concert Thursday, Oct. 27, in the school cafeteria.
The performance was a part of Krueger’s Haunted Halls trick or treating event, which was open to the public. Around four hundred people showed up to see the band and chorus perform.
Longtime band teacher George Olson called the concert “a huge success.”
“It was good to expose parents and students to the band and chorus,” he said.
Chorus teacher Ms. Allen said she really enjoyed the harmony in the song “Have You Seen the Ghost of John?”
She also played a part in the band’s performance.
“I had fun playing the piano for the band,” Allen said.
All the songs that were played fit into the Halloween spirit.
The band started the performance with “Halloween Theme- Main Title” by John Carpenter.
They then played “Dragon Slayer” by Rob Grice, followed by “Monsters, Unite!” by Kelly Dugger.
The final song played by the band was Rob Romeyn’s “Creature Feature.”
Eighth grade bass keyboardist Camden Taylor said “Monsters, Unite!” was the best song they played.
“It sounds spooky,” Camden said.
On the other hand, eighth grade clarinetist Ishman Kaur preferred “Creature Feature.” However, she appreciated the whole concert.
“Overall, it was a good performance,” Ishman said.
Camden had some nice things to say about his band teacher.
“Mr. Olson is the best band teacher out there,” Camden said. “None of you guys can compete.”