Album Notes

Edmonton’s Austin O’Brien High School is proud to announce the release of its new school CD entitled, “AOB – PLAY ART LOUD”. This project features the eclectic music of the Austin O’Brien Band Program; everything from Latin, Funk, and Jazz standards to Blues, Ska, and modern Rock is tackled by our students. We’ve also included a Multimedia section featuring work from our Visual Art and Drama Departments, and added footage from some of our favourite recent live performances showcasing the crazy energetic antics of our ensembles.

This recording also brings together a special collection of student-composed/arranged Grade 12 Graduation Songs. It started back in 2006 when the Grade 12 class and their music teacher decided that they didn’t want to see another Sarah McLachlan or Green Day song for Grad anymore! They were going to do this one on their own; and so the tradition began. It’s been an original Grad Song ever since.