Sayville HS band’s Beatles medley virtual performance is a big hit

Unable to perform their annual Beatles medley together in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sayville High School’s wind ensemble instead have released an awe-inspiring virtual performance.

The nine-minute video features more than 30 ensemble members — including nine graduating seniors — playing instruments inside their homes. “Penny Lane,” “Yesterday,” “All My Loving” and “Hard Day’s Night” are among more than a dozen Beatles tunes featured in the compilation directed by high school band teacher Kerri Van Boxel.

“The high school wind ensemble has a long-standing tradition of performing a Beatles medley to feature the graduating seniors,” Van Boxel said. “Since we weren’t able to have a live performance, I’ve created a virtual performance so the seniors got their chance to shine!”

Check out the wind ensemble video below:

Senior roll call

• Trumpet: Matthew Aracri
• French horn: Harrison Berg
• Flute: Krista Birong
• Clarinet: Charles Burgardt
• Trumpet: Joseph D’Auria
• Trombone: James DeSabato
• Percussion: Sean Giordano
• Tuba: Luke Roben
• Flute: Joanna Ziegler