The Noise and Electric Mayonnaise perform at St. Michael's School

Electric Mayonnaise rocking the St. Michael's stage
T. Lucas images

Toni Lucas, with Mr. Krizan

St. Michael's School gymnasium held their Rock Band Concert on Friday, June 21 in Pincher Creek.  On the list of featured performers were the St. Michael's Middle School Rock Band The Noise, a 15 person ensemble.  They took to the stage first and were followed by the Senior High Rock Band, Electric Mayonnaise.  Electric Mayonnaise featured 9 regular performers and special guest student, Amelia Woodard.  For the last song of the day Electric Mayonnaise backed special guest singers (and school staff) Lynn Wocknitz and Tina Delinte who shook it all loose and showed off their pipes with Sweet's version of Dead or Alive's You Spin Me Round.

Tina Delinte and Lynn Wocknitz 

"I was impressed with the improvements I saw in the group members over the course of the year," said Rock Band Teacher, and gig sound man, Mr. Krizan.  "They all did well, but I have to say that we were so fortunate to have Jared Pittman as a lead player in the senior group, because he is such a natural player, and it was so easy for the rest of the group to follow him.  We'll be looking to fill his shoes next year as he is graduating this year.  Congratulations to him and Katelynn who is also graduating."

The Noise kick it up a notch

"We had a lot of fun preparing for and bringing this concert together, and I am very proud of every one of the rock band members," enthused Krizan. "I would like to thank them for their participation and hard work. Great job students!"

Mr. Krizan 

Krizan thanked the school administration, Bill Torvi for the donation and loan of equipment, the Friends of Saint Michael's, an organization that helps raise funds for school needs and projects.  "Furthermore," said Krizan, "I would like to thank the Saint Michael's School community which supports us by attending functions that we play at."

The Noise

The Noise: Grades 7-9

Sadie Bannick - vocals

Bryce Conley - drums

Benjamin Cooley - guitar, vocals, and keyboard

Junior Courchesne - guitar and vocals Aaron Fitzgerald - bass

Jaeger Hann guitar and vocals

Tyler Hay - guitar and drums

Legacy Krampl - vocals

Bradin McClelland - guitar and vocals Dexter Obrique - vocals

Romel Obrique - guitar

Jaslyn Robertson - keyboard

Sara Saulnier - keyboard

Chaz Vance - drums

Colter VanEe - guitar and vocals

The Noise played Blue Suede Shoes by Carl Perkins, Wild Thing by The Troggs, Try by Pink, Lullaby by Nickelback, We're Not Gonna Take It by Twisted Sister, and Rockin' In The Free World by Neil Young.

The Noise

Electric Mayonnaise, Grades 10-12

Landon Hochstein - bass

Ross Giroux - drums

Sammy Scott-Parkinson - drums

Sonja Shirdel - guitar

Celia Tienkamp - guitar

Jared Pittman - guitar

Nolan Weatherill - guitar

Rubert Palao - vocalist

Katelynn Russell-Waye - vocalist

Amelia Woodard - keyboard, vocalist

Electric Mayonnaise played Rock 'n Roll by Led Zeppelin, Sharp Dressed Man by ZZ Top, Summer of '69 by Bryan Adams, Sweet Child of Mine by Guns and Roses, Where the Street Have No Name by U2, Peace of Mind by Boston, Back in Black by AC\DC, The Kids Wanna Rock by Bryan Adams, Livin' On A Prayer by Bon Jovi, School's Out by Alice Cooper, and backed Lynn Wocknitz and Tina Delinte during You Spin Me Round.

A special treat was the performance of a medley that was put together by the Mr. Krizan and the students.  Called 'The Medley' it was a combination of Anastasia by Slash, The Metal by Tenacious-D, Run to the Hills by Iron Maiden, Rock You Like a Hurricane by The Scorpions, and Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen.  This flowed well together and was carried off with flair.  The concert was a very entertaining time, and a great way to kick it loose at the end of the school term.