EDINA CONCERT ORCHESTRA
MAY 21st, 2026 - FICK AUDITORIUM
COACELLO! 2026
FINAL COUNTDOWN
Concert Orchestra
SUPER SET 1
Compiled by Gaudette
Audio Track by DJ Theory
Featuring Anna Bach & Atticus Sigmund
Concert Orchestra
MISTY MOUNTAINS
by Howard Shore
arr. Gaudette
Concert Orchestra
ALLEGRO
by Gioachino Rossini
Jacques Gregoire (cello), John Jerney (bass)
PASTORALE
by Marcel Grandjany
Ash Kansara (harp)
DYADE NO. 2
by Bernard Andres
Ash Kansara & Atari Veldey (harps)
CSARDAS
by Vittorio Monti
Henrik Kunze-Williams (violin solo), Nick Gaudette (bass)
SPACE ODDITY
by David Bowie, drafted by Hegerle, arr. Gaudette
Valerie Schmitt, Hannah Hein, Helen Chu, Anna Bach (violins)
John Rogness-Bauer & Julia Ma (violas)
Andrew Hartmann (cello), Nick Gaudette (bass)
UN SOSPIRO
By Franz Liszt
Evelyn Ge (piano)
PIANO MAN BY BILLY JOEL
by Billy Joel, arr.
Evelyn Ge (piano), Bonus Phanthurakse & Hannah Hein (violins)
TALKING TO THE MOON
by Bruno Mars, arr. students of this group!
Tariq Benarouch, Ratik Jain, Andrew Hartmann, Evan Le (vocals),
Oli Ni & Kevin Zhao (cellos), Avner Hegerle (piano)
John Jerney, Eric Zhao, and Michael (bass)
INTERMISSION
SUPERSET 2
Compiled by Gaudette
Audio Track by DJ Theory
Featuring Ash Kansara (harp), Eric Zhao (bass)
Concert Orchestra
PEAT DANCE / GALE WINDS
by the Danish Quartet
Atticus Sigmund & Anna Bach (violins), John Rogness-Bauer (viola)
Erik Brovold (cello), Nick Gaudette (bass)
BITE THE HAND
by Boygenius
Valerie Schmitt, Helen Chu & Hannah Hein (violins), Anna Bach (viola)
ADAGIO FOR STRINGS
by Samuel Barber, drafted by Hegerle, re-arranged by Gaudette
John Jerney, Eric Zhao, Callum McMyler & Nick Gaudette (upright basses)
ASHOKEN FAREWELL
by Jay Unger, arr. Calvin Custer
Featuring the Senior Slide Show class of 2026
UNTITLED - BOSSA NOVA
by Yuna Adhikari - student of this group!
Kevin Zhao (piano), Yuna Adhikari (guitar), Tariq Benarouch (violin)
Oli Ni & Andrew Hartmann (cello),
John Jerney & Eric Zhao (bass), Matthew Guzik (drums)
FINLAE from the SERENADE FOR STRINGS
by Pytor Tchaikovsky
Performed by the EHS Chamber Orchestra
STUDENT ADDRESS
TRY EVERYTHING
by Sia Furler, Tor Erik Hermansen & Mikkel Eriksen, arr. Moore
Concert Orchestra
***Concert End***
Thank You!
We extend our sincere gratitude to:
Josh Barnd & Matthew Smith with River-bottom Productions for the exceptional light and sound support this evening! JOSH - THIS SHOW IS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU!!!
Nick Benson and Walter Boyd from Westmark Productions for providing the live stream and recording of tonight's performance
Dahlia Cortez and the family / scouts who assisted with the creation of the stage deck!
The Edina Orchestra Boosters acting board for generously providing refreshments for tonight's performance
Matt Pearson and Kyrsten Darby for their leadership as middle school orchestra directors at Edina Public Schools
Max Voda and Jack Reynertson for their leadership as the elementary school orchestra directors at Edina Public Schools
The entire Edina Public Schools Music staff—from our elementary classroom music teachers to our band and choir colleagues at the high school—we are all in this together!
The faculty and staff at Edina High School for their unwavering support of our exceptional fine arts program
The students of the Edina Orchestra Program for bringing this concert together in less than five weeks!
-Nick & Jack
EDINA ORCHESTRA BOOSTERS
CALLING FOR NEW MEMBERS - WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
You can relive the concert performances from the past on our Edina Orchestra YouTube Channel! If you'd like to support their endeavors, including making virtual concerts accessible, please consider making a donation to the Edina Orchestra Boosters. Every contribution, no matter the amount, helps sustain their efforts to share their musical talents with the community.
Thank you to our incredible boosters board members and donors who have contributed so much to this years program. A special shout out to our board members:
Jen Kunze - President Elect
Jen Kunze - Membership
Lynn Schmitt (outgoing) - Treasure
Anna Bodensteiner - Secretary
***OPEN*** - 2027 Banquet Chair
***OPEN*** - Banquet Co Chair
Karla Bach - Member at Large
or Write a CHECK made out to “Edina Orchestra Boosters” and mail in or drop off in the Edina High School main office.