Senior Independent Living Residents Entertained by Local Jazz Band
(photo) The musicians who performed at the Independent living center
( Courtesy of Prestwick Chase)
On Thursday, June 5, residents of Prestwick Chase at Saratoga, an independent living community for seniors 55 and older, were inspired by the talents of 25 local high school students from Saratoga Springs High School Jazz Ensemble.
Students, under the orchestration of Director Andrew Janack, showcased their talents on saxophones, drums, trumpets, trombones, bass, guitar, and piano. Three guest vocalists, Anna Bonner, Paeton Koshgarian and Ava Zinter, also performed.
Director Andrew Janack commented, “Entertaining the residents at Prestwick Chase was a great way to end the school year. Our kids wanted to share their talents with the residents, one of whom initiated the performance because her grandson was part of the ensemble. We are grateful to Prestwick Chase for this opportunity!”
“I taught foreign languages at the high school for 32 years. The students were tremendous in every way, shape, and form,” Allen R. Remaley, one of the Prestwick Chase residents, said “Their performance at Prestwick Chase was typical of my experience with them in the past. They displayed tremendous competency, perfection, and good spirits.”
“It was a great intergenerational program!” Prestwick Chase General Manager Kellie Postlewaite said. “The residents really loved it! We look forward to hosting the high school jazz ensemble here again at the start of the school year.”