On Wednesday evening, our Falcons put on an amazing Open Mic night event. The theme was “Black and Red V Day,” giving students and staff an opportunity to artistically explore the array of emotions and experiences around the topic of love, while enjoying fun Valentine-themed snacks and drinks.
Albany High teacher John Cole served as the emcee of the event, peppering in silly loved-themed puns between performances that kept the crowd laughing. The audience was delighted as they enjoyed solo acts, duets, vocal performance, poetry, instrumental music, dancing and more!
We want to give a shout-out to our performers who made this night both moving and meaningful, as well as to Albany High teachers Alicia Abdul and John Cole for creating space where our Falcons can express themselves in an affirming environment.
Solo acts:
- Olivia Steuer, original poetry
- Razi Gomez, Olde English poem
- Ezekiel Soto, two vocal performances
- Ray Blanken, vocal performance
- Anna Ustin, vocal performance with piano and vocal performance with guitar
- Emma Ashline, vocal performance
- Alfonzo Parker, vocal performance with dance
- Prishel Encarnacion, vocal performance
- Alexander Fournier, piano performance and rap performance
- Gelissa Phillips, vocal performance
- Junior Falcon Anna May Wyan—Albany High teacher Margot Wyan's daughter, vocal performance
- Albany High teacher John Cole, vocal performance
Group acts:
- Jonathon Booth, piano with vocals. Accompanied by Albany High teacher Anthony Berman, drums.
- EJ Nobles and Prishel Encarnacion, vocal duet
- Emma Ashline and Jonathon Booth, vocal duet
- Gelissa Phillips, vocals. Accompanied by Anna Ustin, piano.
Mark your calendar for our next Open Mic event, which will be Thursday, May 8. We hope to see you there!
