Scheck Hillel’s Winter Concert, which took place on November 13, 2025, was a very exciting event that showcased the musical talent of middle and high school students. From the band program’s performance of songs from the movie Moana to the orchestra’s performance of “Crazy Train”, both songs showed the students’ hard work and dedication towards their instrument and their passion towards the music chosen for the concert. These students were working hard behind the scenes, making sure that they knew the songs and were prepared to play them in front of a large crowd. But with time, effort, and growth, they learned from our mistakes and ultimately gave it their all in the final concert. However, among the large number of students, some stand out for their hard work. Freshman Ezra Leubitz, who only recently joined the orchestra program, was still able to pull off the impressive feat of catching up with learning the music. Others include 9th graders Shaiel Haratz, Rebecca Chelminsky, and Eliya Kislasi, all of whom joined orchestra this school year and have put tremendous effort into learning new pieces and mastering the violin. Their dedication truly shone during the fall concert.

The concert started with the beloved Jewish songs “Hatikvah”, “Am Yisrael Chai”, and “David Melech Yisrael”. For these three songs, lower school kids joined along with the crowd in singing these songs. This created a special connection between those attending the concert and the students on stage. After these songs, the performers moved on to “Ode To Joy” and the “Dreidel Song”. The transition to “Best of Queen” was great because the crowd got to join in on the music once again. Moving to “Crazy Train” also proved to be a very tremendous change, as the technical parts of the piece made the song difficult to play. Lastly, the students played the “La La Land” soundtrack, which was a highlight for many viewers, especially Ethan Lazega’s solo.

One other special shoutout goes out to Freshman Natan Fridzon due to his incredible job on the drums. Lastly, The Roar Post gives a big thanks to Mrs. Losada, Mrs. Ruth, the IT and stage crew, and, most importantly, Mr. Villa for making the concert as truly special as it was. It is truly safe to say that the night of the concert was an incredible experience for the student performers, teachers, and viewers. And on a final note to the viewers, The Roar Post warmly invites you to return next spring for the spring concert–it would be an honor to have you with us again.