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La Salle College High School Podcast Series

La Salle College High School Podcast Series

By La Salle College High School

La Salle College High School, a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for young men of varied backgrounds, is conducted in the tradition of St. John Baptist de La Salle. Through a broad and balanced, human and Christian education, La Salle College High School guides each student in the development of his unique God-given talents and fosters a commitment to academic excellence, service, and leadership.

This student-produced podcast series will focus on various aspects of life as an Explorer.
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#LSTalks Podcast - Episode 09: 2017 Chorus Concert Preview with Chorus Director Mr. Mark Norman

La Salle College High School Podcast SeriesDec 11, 2017

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Difference Maker Podcast: Kevin Schmidt

Difference Maker Podcast: Kevin Schmidt

Episode 05

Feb 22, 202419:57
2023 Choral Christmas Concert

2023 Choral Christmas Concert

Combined Ensembles

           

            God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen             Traditional

                                                                        Arr. Philip Kern

 

            You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch               Albert Hague

                                                                        Arr. Jeff Funk

 

            Do You Hear What I Hear?                     N. Regney & G. Shayne  

                                                                        Arr. Harry Simeone

 

            Mary, Did You Know?                            M. Lowry & B. Greene

                                                                        Arr. Jack Schrader         

 

                        

Advanced Chorus/Belcrofters

 

            O Come, All Ye Faithful                         John Wade

                                                                        Arr. T. Booth & S. Soper

 

            The Hands That First Held Mary’s Child  Lyrics by T. Troeger

                                                                        Music by D. Forrest

 

            It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

           

                                                            Eddie Pola & George Wyle

 

            I Saw Three Ships                                  Traditional English Carol

                                                                        Arr. Paul David Thomas

 

            Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas    Ralph Blane & H. Martin

           

 Combined Ensembles

           

            Joy To The World                       G. F. Handel & L. Mason

 

            Happy Xmas (War Is Over)         John Lennon & Yoko Ono

 

            (There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays

                                                            Robert Allen & Al Stillman

 

            We Three Kings                         John Hopkins, Jr.

                                                            Arr. T. Booth & S. Soper

 

            The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)

                                                            Robert Wells & Mel Tormé

           

            White Christmas                        Irving Berlin

Dec 12, 202354:11
Difference Maker: Gavin Mote '24

Difference Maker: Gavin Mote '24

Freshmen Counselor Mr. Joe Trainer discussed faith and Lasallian Spirituality with Gavin Mote '24.

Dec 11, 202323:01
2023 Band Christmas Concert

2023 Band Christmas Concert

Performed Live on Tuesday, December 5th in La Salle's Auditorium. Mixed by Mr. Greg Snyder.


Concert Band

  • Star Spangled Banner – Arr. Paul Clark
  • Christmas is Here- Arr. Chris Bernotas
  • A Winter’s Night (Based on Silent Night)- Arr. Rick Kirby

String Orchestra

  • Christmas Lullaby- Arr. Andrew Dabczynski
  • The Barber of Seville Overture- Arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle
  • Ding Dong Merrily on High- Arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle

Saxophone Ensemble

  • Sleigh Ride- Arr. Steve Lyon ‘03

Guitar Ensemble

  • This Christmas- Arr. Greg Snyder
  • 25, or 6 to 4- Arr. Greg Snyder

Freshman Band

  • Feliz Navidad- Arr. Peter Blair
  • Rock This Town- Arr. Mike Story  

Peoples Band

  • Doctor No-el – Arr. Mike Story
  • Christmas is Coming- Arr. Mark Taylor

Honors Advanced Band

  • Winter Wonderland- Arr. Dave Wolpe
  • Rudolph’s Mambo- Arr. Rick Hirsch
  • White Christmas- Arr. Jack Mason
Dec 06, 202301:46:38
Difference Maker: Matt Siravo '24

Difference Maker: Matt Siravo '24

Freshmen Counselor Joe Trainer catches up with student-athlete Matt Siravo '24 about his connection to God through Lasallian Sports.

Nov 21, 202316:13
Difference Maker: Will Palopoli '24

Difference Maker: Will Palopoli '24

Freshmen Counselor Mr. Joe Trainer speaks with Cross Country Runner Will Palopoli '24 about Lasallian sports and spirituality.

Nov 09, 202317:56
Difference Maker: Andrew Brennan '24

Difference Maker: Andrew Brennan '24

Check out our first ever Difference Maker Podcast where Freshman Counselor Mr. Joe Trainer sits down with two sport standout and Student Council President, Andrew Brennan '24, and talk about ways in which he uses sport as the platform to bring people closer to Christ. “

Produced by WEXPtv Jonathan Wilbur '24.

Oct 30, 202322:06
Choose Your Path: Admissions Podcast Episode 04

Choose Your Path: Admissions Podcast Episode 04

Danny and Mr. McCabe speak with La Salle Alumnus Evan Mollick '23 - who is currently a freshman at Notre Dame - about his experiences at La Salle College High School.

Oct 18, 202314:27
Choose Your Path: Admissions Podcast Episode 03

Choose Your Path: Admissions Podcast Episode 03

WEXPtv Danny Rovi '24 and Director of Admissions Mr. Michael McCabe '08 discuss the Scholarship and Entrance Exam and the best way to prepare for this pivotal portion of La Salle's Admissions Process.

Oct 04, 202314:24
Choose Your Path: Admissions Podcast Episode 02

Choose Your Path: Admissions Podcast Episode 02

LSCHS Admissions presents... The Choose Your Path podcast with Danny Rovi '24 and Director of Admissions and Financial Aid Mr. Michael McCabe

Episode 2 of the Choose Your Path podcast features must-know information about VIP Days and their immense experiential value. 

Tune in for a quick listen to gather all the information you need to know about shadowing a student at La Salle- and the innumerable benefits that come with it!

Sep 27, 202316:05
Choose Your Path: Admissions Podcast Episode 01

Choose Your Path: Admissions Podcast Episode 01

In this premiere episode, Director of Admissions Mr. Michael McCabe '08 sits down with WEXPtv's Danny Rovi '24 to talk about his new role and provide some insights to the Admissions Process at La Salle College High School for prospective families.

Sep 20, 202312:22
2023 Spring Choral Concert

2023 Spring Choral Concert

Performed Live May 1, 2023 in La Salle's Auditorium


Combined Ensembles

           

            Here Comes the Sun (1969)         George Harrison           

 

            Can’t Help Falling in Love (1961) Weiss, Peretti & Creatore

                                                            Arr. Ed Lojeski

 

            Theme from New York, New York (1977) 

                                                            John Kander & Fred Ebb

 

            Brown Eyed Girl (1967)              Van Morrison

                                                            Arr. Mac Huff

Drummer:  Harrison Karsch

                                    

Advanced Chorus/Belcrofters

           

            In the Still of the Night (1956)     Fred Parris

                                                            Arr. Roger Emerson

Soloists:  Tom Rosato, Tom Eble, Liam Glennon & Carter Servais

 

            Danny Boy (1913)                       Arr. Thomas Juneau

 

            Pompeii (2013)                          Dan Smith

                                                            Arr. Jacob Narverud

Drummer:  Harrison Karsch

 

Small Groups & Soloists

 

            Poor Wayfaring Stranger (19th Century)  Arr. Keith Christopher

 

            Soloist:  Elio Shiffman

 

            No Surprises (1997)                    Radiohead

Soloist:  Harrison Karsch

 

You Make Me Feel So Young      Joseph Myrow & Mack Gordon                 (1946)                Soloist:  Kevin Corso

 

            Sh-Boom (Life Could Be a Dream)          Arr. Anne Raugh

                         (1954)                         

 

Combined Ensembles

           

            Ophelia (2016)                           Jeremy Fraites & Wesley Schultz

 

            Home (2012)                              Greg Holden & Drew Pearson

 

            Dear Theodosia (2015)                Lin-Manuel Miranda

(From the Musical “Hamilton”)

 

            A Sky Full of Stars (2014)            Berryman, Buckland et al

                                                            Arr. Mac Huff

           

Special Thanks to Pianist:  Mrs. Maryanne Martin

  (La Salle’s Piano Teacher)

May 02, 202301:04:02
2023 Spring Band and Orchestra Concert

2023 Spring Band and Orchestra Concert

April 25, 2023

Apr 28, 202301:18:33
2022 Choral Christmas Concert

2022 Choral Christmas Concert

Performed live in La Salle's Auditorium Monday, December 12th


Combined Ensembles

I’m Still Standing                            Elton John & Bernie Taupin

Arr. Pete Schmutte

O Come, All Ye Faithful                John Reading

Arr. John Kinyon

Rockin’ Around the Christmas    Johnny Marks

Do You Hear What I Hear             Noel Regney & Gloria Shayne

Arr. Craig Courtney

Advanced Chorus/Belcrofters

In Time of Silver Rain                    Sarah Quartel

Poem by Langston Hughes (1902-1967)

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel     Arr. Noah Reese

We Three Kings                              John Hopkins

Arr. Andy Beck

It’s the Most  Wonderful Time of the Year

Eddie Pola & George Wyle

Angels We Have Heard on High                Traditional French Carol

Arr. Dean Baskerville

Combined Ensembles

Little Saint Nick                              Brian Wilson

Arr. Jay Althouse

Silent Night                                     Franz Gruber

Arr. Tom Booth

Born, Born in Bethlehem             American Spiritual

Arr. Donald Moore

A Holly Jolly Celebration                            Johnny Marks

Arr. Douglas Wagner

White Christmas                                          Irving Berlin

Dec 13, 202254:58
2022 Christmas Band Concert - La Salle College High School Music Program

2022 Christmas Band Concert - La Salle College High School Music Program

Enjoy the sounds of the season as performed by La Salle's Music Program on Monday, December 5, 2022 in La Salle's Auditorium.

Dec 06, 202201:21:56
Hail La Salle Sports Podcast: S01 E03: Lasallian Educator of the Year and Running Coach Mr. Greg Bielecki '99

Hail La Salle Sports Podcast: S01 E03: Lasallian Educator of the Year and Running Coach Mr. Greg Bielecki '99

WEXPtv Will Ryan '23 sits down with the 2022-23 Lasallian Educator of the Year Mr. Greg Bielecki '99 to talk about the award and his career as a 20 year Lasallian Educator and Coach and how he helps students Choose Their Path in and outside of the classroom.

Sep 30, 202211:16
Hail La Salle Podcast: S01 E02 - Golf Head Coach Mr. Marty Jackson

Hail La Salle Podcast: S01 E02 - Golf Head Coach Mr. Marty Jackson

WEXPtv Producer Danny Rovi '24 sits down with Golf Head Coach Mr. Marty Jackson to discuss the 2022 Golf Season and reflects on his time at La Salle College High School.

Sep 28, 202207:39
Hail La Salle Sports Podcast: S01E01: Mr. Bob Zanneo - Athletics Administrator

Hail La Salle Sports Podcast: S01E01: Mr. Bob Zanneo - Athletics Administrator

WEXPtv's Will Ryan '23 catches up with Athletic Administrator Mr. Zanneo to discuss the upcoming Fall Sports Seasons and how students can get involved in all aspects of La Salle Athletics. 

Aug 30, 202211:33
2022 Spring Choral Concert

2022 Spring Choral Concert

Performed Live May 3 in La Salle College High School Auditorium.

May 04, 202252:03
2022 Spring Band Concert

2022 Spring Band Concert

The La Salle Music Program was on display on April 26th in front of a full audience for the first time in three years for their Annual Spring Band Concert

May 03, 202201:20:20
2022 Jazz Band Assembly

2022 Jazz Band Assembly

Our annual student-music showcase returned to the gymnasium on January 25th.

Jan 25, 202252:09
La Salle College High School Choral Christmas Concert

La Salle College High School Choral Christmas Concert

Combined Ensembles

God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen            Arr. Philip Kern

Mary, Did You Know?                Mark Lowry & Buddy Greene

Choral Setting  Jack Schrader

Carol of the Bells                                   Mykola Leontovich

Arr. Peter Wilhousky

Belcrofters

Ose Shalom                                           John Leavitt

“The One who makes peace in the heavens, He make peace for us, and for all Israel, and let us say, let us say Amen.”

The Christmas Song                               Mel Torme & Robert Wells

(Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)                  Arr. Mark Hayes

Combined Ensembles

The First Noel                                       Traditional English Carol

17th Century

O Holy Night                                   J.S. Dwight & Adolphe Adam

Arr. John Leavitt

Do You Hear What I Hear?          Noel Regney & Gloria Shayne

Arr. Harry Simeone

Believe                                                  Ballard & Silvestri

Arr. Teena Chinn

From “The Polar Express”

We Need a Little Christmas                     Jerry Herman

From “Mame”                      Arr. Mac Huff

Special Thanks to Pianist:  Mrs. Maryanne Martin

(La Salle’s Piano Teacher)

Dec 10, 202146:13
2021 La Salle College High School Band Christmas Concert

2021 La Salle College High School Band Christmas Concert

Performed Monday, December 6th in the La Salle College High School Auditorium.

Dec 08, 202101:24:06
2021 Spring Band Concert

2021 Spring Band Concert

Spring Band Concert/Chorus Concert - Recorded April 26, 2021.

Apr 27, 202101:17:09
215 on 5 Podcast with Danny Rovi '24

215 on 5 Podcast with Danny Rovi '24

This basketball-focused podcast produced by the WEXPtv Media Network will focus on La Salle Basketball, but also the NBA and Big 5 College Hoops - Freshmen Danny Rovi '14 will be your host and will have frequent guests on the broadcast.   Produced by Harrison Karsch '23 and Sean Gallagher '24.   Learn More about the program at www.lschs.org/WEXPtv. 

Jan 29, 202104:08
2020 La Salle College High School Music Department Christmas CD

2020 La Salle College High School Music Department Christmas CD

Guitar Ensemble
 Last Christmas Arr: Greg Snyder

String Orchestra
 A Christmas Concertette Arr. John Cacavas Featuring “Carol of the Bells”, “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy”, “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day”, and “Jingle Bells”

Freshman Band
Jingle Bell Rock Arr. Jerry Nowak and Bob Lowden

Rock Around the Clock Arr. Michael Sweeney

7th Period Band
Linus and Lucy Arr. John Berry

Rock on Merry Gents Arr. Victor Lopez

Chorus
Chorus “O Come, All Ye Faithful”    Arranged by John Kinyon

6th Period
A Big Band Christmas Arr. Carl Strommen Featuring "Jingle Bells", "Oh Come All Ye Faithful", "We Three Kings", and " The Twelve Days of Christmas"

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Arr. Paul Murtha

6th Period Featuring La Salle Chorus
White Christmas Arr. Mark Taylor

Dec 03, 202039:05
April 2nd Message From President Brother James Butler to the La Salle Community

April 2nd Message From President Brother James Butler to the La Salle Community

This special edition podcast features the latest message to the La Salle College High School Community during the Coronavirus School Closure. 

Apr 02, 202007:58
2020 Jazz Band Assembly

2020 Jazz Band Assembly

A download of our annual Jazz Band Assembly - a concert performed by our Award-Winning Music Department for the entire School Community - a tradition for over 40 years! 

Jan 30, 202001:05:12
2019 Jazz Band CD
Jan 08, 202001:14:05
2019 Choral Christmas Concert

2019 Choral Christmas Concert

The Annual Chorus Christmas Concert was performed on Monday, December 16, 2019 in La Salle's Auditorium.
Dec 18, 201957:35
2019 Band Christmas Concert

2019 Band Christmas Concert

The annual Band Christmas Concert was performed on Monday, December 9, 2019 in La Salle's Auditorium.
Dec 09, 201901:28:06
LSCHS Alumni Podcast Series - 01 - John Fisher '98

LSCHS Alumni Podcast Series - 01 - John Fisher '98

Mr. Fisher - a member of the Class of 1998 - is the Director of Research for CBS Sports and talked about his career path after our Alumni Career Day on Tuesday, October 15th.
Oct 17, 201907:56
LS Talks: S03E01 - Freshmen Advice With Counselor Mr. Bill Leahy

LS Talks: S03E01 - Freshmen Advice With Counselor Mr. Bill Leahy

WEXPtv's Kyle Ross '20 & Jeffery Adamo '20 sit down with Freshmen Counselor Mr. Leahy to talk about advice and expectations for the Class of 2022.
Sep 05, 201907:12
2019 Spring Choral Concert

2019 Spring Choral Concert

The 2019 Spring Chorus Concert was held on Monday, March 13th. 2019 Choral Concert Program Belcrofters Brothers, Sing On Arr. Howard McKinney In the Still of the Nite Fred Parris Arr. Ed Lojeski Soloist: Jack Kennedy ‘19 Pompeii Dan Smith Arr. Jacob Narverud Sisi Ni Moja Jacob Narverud Combined Ensembles of La Salle Tshotsholoza Arr. Jeffery Ames Traditional South African Song Soloists: Dan Cassidy ‘19 and JV Fluehr ‘19 I Think My Love So Fair Laura Farnell Shenandoah Arr. Kevin Memley Traditional American Folk Song Poor Wayfaring Stranger Arr. Keith Christopher Traditional Folk Spiritual Soloists: Patrick Calhoun ‘20 and Bryan Nolan ‘19 Sittin’ on The Dock of the Bay Steve Cropper & Otis Redding Arr. Gary Eckert Small Ensembles Can’t Help Falling In Love Weiss, Peretti & Creatore Arr. Ed Lojeski Soloist: Chris Biddle ‘19 Group from LSCHS Class of 2019 Combined Ensembles featuring Gwynedd Mercy Academy William Tell Overture Gioacchino Rossini Arr. Julie Eschliman Bohemian Rhapsody Freddie Mercury Arr. Mark Brymer Africa David Paich & Jeff Porcaro Arr. Roger Emerson
May 09, 201901:03:27
Overview of the AP Program at La Salle College HS

Overview of the AP Program at La Salle College HS

Our Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Mr. Nick Coggins speaks with WEXPtv Jeffrey Adamo '20 about La Salle's robust AP Program as AP Testing Kicks off on Monday, May 6th.
May 06, 201907:18
Choral Program Overview with Mr. Mark Norman

Choral Program Overview with Mr. Mark Norman

WEXPtv Sebastian Scott speaks with Choral Director Mr. Norman to preview the annual Spring Chorus Concert and learn more about the Choral Program at La Salle College High School.
May 06, 201907:44
2019 Spring Band Concert

2019 Spring Band Concert

2019 Spring Band Concert by WEXPTV
Apr 30, 201901:14:57
LSTalks Podcast - S02E06 La Salle's Newest Club - eSports Club

LSTalks Podcast - S02E06 La Salle's Newest Club - eSports Club

Club Founders Nick Azzarano '19 and Joe Looby '19 talk about La Salle's newest club and activity - the La Salle eSports Club.
Mar 19, 201907:01
LSTalks S02E05 - WEXPtv and Multimedia Production Program at La Salle College High School
Mar 19, 201907:37
LStalks Podcast Special: 8 Students Reflect on Seeing Author Bryan Stevenson Speak

LStalks Podcast Special: 8 Students Reflect on Seeing Author Bryan Stevenson Speak

This past fall, eight La Salle students (Senior Joseph Kenzakowski and Juniors Eric Ford, Eyoel Kassa-Darge, Quinn Lanahan, Luke Melinson, Justin Morgan, Thomas Newell, and Patrick Voigt) and our principal, Mr. O’Toole, attended a speech at Villanova University given by author Bryan Stevenson. Mr. Stevenson’s book Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption was the summer reading book in 2018 for all our sophomores and juniors and seniors in some elective courses. This critically acclaimed work, coincidentally, was the “One Book” reading for Villanova this year.
Mar 19, 201929:53
2019 Jazz Band Assembly

2019 Jazz Band Assembly

The Award-Winning La Salle College High School Music Department showcased their talents to the Student Body on Tuesday, January 29th for the Annual Jazz Band Assembly.
Jan 29, 201901:00:20
2018 Chorus Christmas Concert

2018 Chorus Christmas Concert

The Annual Chorus Christmas Concert was performed in front of a packed house on Monday, December 10, 2018 in the La Salle College High School Auditorium.
Dec 11, 201857:37
2018 Band Christmas Concert

2018 Band Christmas Concert

The La Salle College High School Music Department performed another classic Christmas Band Concert on Monday, December 3rd, 2018. This year's concert included a choirs comprised of La Salle College High School, Gwynedd Mercy Academy, and Mount Saint Joseph Academy singers.
Dec 04, 201801:13:08
LStalks Podcast S02E04: Alumni Mentor Program Reception with John Boring '00

LStalks Podcast S02E04: Alumni Mentor Program Reception with John Boring '00

La Salle College High School welcomed back John Boring, III ’00 on Monday, November 19, 2018 for its latest Alumni Mentor Program Reception and Dinner.

In his talk, John shared his journey from his time in the Marines to the private sector at Javan Engineering, the leadership skills he feels are most important, and what he believes it takes to be a “servant leader.”
Nov 20, 201822:25
LSTalks Podcast S02E03: Teen Stress With Dr. Michael Bradley

LSTalks Podcast S02E03: Teen Stress With Dr. Michael Bradley

Noted Psychologist Dr. Michael Bradley - Author of "Crazy Stressed" spoke with parents about Teen Stress and Anxiety on Tuesday, November 13th in the La Salle College High School Auditorium.
Nov 16, 201802:03:12
LSTalks: Season 02 Episode 02: Alumni Mentor Podcast with Jason Spera '89

LSTalks: Season 02 Episode 02: Alumni Mentor Podcast with Jason Spera '89

A Speech from Jason Spera '89, co-founder of Aegis Software – from the 2018 Alumni Mentorship Reception
Oct 25, 201818:30
LStalks Podcast - Season 2 Episode 01: Student Council Update

LStalks Podcast - Season 2 Episode 01: Student Council Update

Jake Goodwin '19 sits down with Student Council President JJ Lacca '19 and Brett Mallee to talk about the upcoming events to start the school year and the new Lasallian Community Activity Period.
Sep 14, 201805:34
2018 LSCHS Spring Chorus Concert

2018 LSCHS Spring Chorus Concert

2018 LSCHS Spring Chorus Concert by WEXPTV
May 08, 201801:09:04
2018 Spring Band Concert
May 01, 201801:35:00
LSTalks Podcast Episode 12:  Academic Opportunities with Principal Mr. Michael O'Toole '68

LSTalks Podcast Episode 12: Academic Opportunities with Principal Mr. Michael O'Toole '68

Greg Osborne '18 discusses the Academic Opportunities available to all Explorers at La Salle College High School
Mar 13, 201804:19