By Ashley Robinette
As the final concert of the year and the last for the seniors, the Legacy Show was something extra special for the soon to be graduates to remember. “It’s a great experience because you have all of these experienced people coming in with a mentor role they are giving us,” said senior Anthony Hill. “It’s really cool to hear how good these musicians are.” After all the years of dedication many of the students have given the band, seeing mentors such as Max Colley III (1987 NVHS graduate) and Ryan Limbeck (2004 NVHS graduate) perform and share their triumphs proved how much the hard work can pay off. The people we call heroes and mentors are those who leave a lasting impact on our lives, something one might call a legacy. As the Northview Band finished the year out with their last concert, graduates of NHS were invited back to perform a final show with the band and show what a lasting legacy they had on the community.
Throughout the concert, pieces were performed by all four bands that commemorated past heroes in history. Examples included “The Patriot” and “Lincoln Portrait,” performed by the concert and symphonic bands, respectively. These pieces gave insight into what it really meant to leave a legacy, whether by fighting for one’s country or serving it in a time of need.
Guest conductors and performers from Northview alumni added to the selections, earning standing ovations from the audience. One of the biggest applauses of the night was given to the saxophone solo of Max Colley Jr., former Northview director of 40 years. Throughout his career, Colley received numerous awards for his exemplary teaching abilities and care of his students. “It’s always good to be back here at Northview, it’s a great place and a great school,” Colley said. A large portion of the audience consisted of people he impacted throughout his long career, making his return even more exciting and sentimental. “There’s a lot of my friends and former students here tonight so that’s really cool.”
Other performers who made an appearance were Northview graduate Max Colley III and Dodd Morris (sophomore Anna Morris’s dad) who narrated throughout the original piece, “Lincoln Portrait.” Guest conductors included Jayne Winchester, Joyce Antel, David Wells, and Mark Lago, all of whom have directed a Northview band.
To close out the night, the powerful piece entitled “Legacy” composed by Ryan Limbeck, was performed by the Northview Wind Ensemble. An accomplished musician and composer, Limbeck’s success is an example to all students of how dedication and work can help them succeed in life. Even though these heroes and mentors have moved on, they all have one thing in common: the experience they had at Northview helped them become who they are today.
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