We caught a sneak peek of our Northside musicians as they prepared to take center stage for their Winter Concert on December 17. These behind-the-scenes shots show just how much hard work and harmony went into making the evening a major success.

Northside Performers included:

• Jazz and Senior Band directed by Dr. Katie Duke
• Senior Orchestra directed by Ms. Kelly Policastro
• Senior Chorus directed by Mrs. Deanna Cupolo

The Junior Chorus really stole the show with "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch." This number was directed by Ms. Nicole Nappi and featured a very special green guest.

Farmingdale High School hosted the first of two evening concerts last night, December 16. The audience enjoyed beautiful selections from the string and symphony orchestras, led by Ms. Thérèse Mannino, and the symphonic band under the direction of Mr. David Abrams.

The district’s winter concert series serves as a testament to the dedication of our students and the high caliber of our music program. We look forward to seeing everyone at the high school’s next performance on December 18!

The falling snow at Rockefeller Center added a touch of magic to the 52nd annual Tuba Christmas this past Sunday. Twenty-eight students from Howitt Middle School and Famringdale High School, along with alumni, gathered under the famous tree for a truly special performance.

They joined nearly 300 other musicians to fill the city air with beautiful holiday carols. The snowy backdrop transformed the afternoon into a cozy, unforgettable winter memory for everyone involved.

Teachers David Abrams and Erica Hartmann accompanied the students, who gathered for rehearsal just a few hours before the performance in the basement of Rockefeller Center.

Howitt Middle School participants included Stella Levenson, Ethan Ianotta, Dylan Nguyen, Matthew Alvarado, Tyler Brinkman, and Gianni Sparacio.

High school students included Dylan Moritz, Gabriel Winter, Earl Jones III, William Herbert, Nicholas Astuto, Isabella Salay, Chloe Grimes, Charlie Cartagena Caceres, Juan Bonilla, and Thomas Blaser.

Farmingdale alumni participants included Jayne Matzelle, Joe Geraci, Andrew Adamo, Gabe Ruiz, Aidan Timko, and Charlotte Rutkowski.

Congratulations to the following musicians on a spectacular performance

Woodward Parkway is ready for the spotlight! To prepare for their big debut, our talented students performed three daytime concerts for their peers and staff members. The festive showcase included:

• The 3rd Grade Chorus, directed by Mrs. Stephanie Haas
• The Senior Band was directed by Mr. Joseph DeAngelis.
• The Senior Orchestra, directed by Mrs. Tara Cocheo.

We ended on a high note with the 4th and 5th Grade Chorus, led by Ms. Emilie D’Andrilli, performing a “Polar Express” medley featuring special guests from the North Pole! 

Holiday cheer filled the auditorium as Howitt Middle School hosted its spectacular final concert of the season on December 15.

The spotlight shone bright on the 6th Grade Chorus, who took the stage under the expert direction of Mr. Eric Hulse, with beautiful piano accompaniment provided by Mrs. Danielle Tucker. The audience was treated to a festive showcase featuring the combined talents of the Varsity, Mixed, and Lunch Choruses, all harmonizing perfectly to celebrate the season.