On April 2nd and 3rd, Cape Coral High School’s annual Prism Concert impressed once again with an unforgettable night of music and dance. This concert celebrates the teamwork between our different departments: choir, band, dance, and color guard.
The name Prism comes from the idea of how a prism takes in light and reflects a spectrum of colors. The concert brings together the different branches of art and showcases their uniqueness. Each performance represents a different ‘color’ of student talent. When they are all combined, they create a seamless experience of creativity and passion.
Sophomore Alessandra Rojas noted this collaboration between the departments that makes Prism, “Instead of a regular concert, it’s combined with the three departments. Big ensembles and small ensembles all together.”
This year’s Prism Concert was uniquely different from last year’s because it was entirely student-run. From organizing the performances to handling the lights, sound, and transitions, the students took complete responsibility for the event.
Senior, Brennan Kaufman, noticed the difference between this year’s and other years, “By far, the smoothest concert and a lot of effort in every skill,” he praised the concert’s success to the dedication of the student leaders.
He was not the only one that noticed this, with smooth transitions and technical perfection was a common point made by the students. Fellow Senior, Gianna Teglia, comments, “All our changes between acts were very smooth and I thank our student leadership very much for that.”
Their dedication and teamwork allowed the show to run smoothly and professionally. The level of student leadership was not just shown on stage, but also behind the scenes.
This concert featured a wide range of genres, from jazz to classical, this concert had it all. Some acts were big and loud, while other peaceful and quiet, but all showcased the students’ talents.
Some of the selections for performance at the concert were Karl L. King’s Prestissimo, Adrien Re’s jazzy Bug Juice, and heartfelt songs like Billie Eilish’s What Was I Made For.
Treglia conducted What Was I Made For, “It is an amazing feeling to perform, especially in my senior year,” she said, “ getting to do all of that in front of people who might be inspired to do the same means so much to me.”
Kaufman, noticed the diversity with each act this year, “It’s like one giant color and shapes throughout the concert,” he said, “You have a dance here, then a solo quickly after, its a big mix of everything.”
Each student emphasized their excitement of performing for a large audience, “It feels really good,” said Eagle, “especially if you have a good performance.”
As the curtains fell on the last performance, the students were left with not just applause but also the satisfaction of producing such a flawless concert after months of preparation, teamwork, and dedication. The legacy of Prism continues to reflect the vibrant talent and spirit of Cape High.
