Article by Phoenix writer Olivia Rinaldi ’23: On Friday, May 13th, Kellenberg Memorial hosted their annual Jazz Night. It was an impressive array of the many talents of Kellenberg’s music department. The eager musicians practiced in preparation for this night in which their hard work was on full display for all who were there. The…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: On Friday, March 25th, the KMHS music department held the Annual All State Student Recital in the chorus room from 6-8 PM. This recital is a practice performance for the high school students in the band, chorus, or orchestra who will be auditioning for All-State at the NYSSMA…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek, ’24: On May 7th, 2021, the members of the Firebird and Phoenix bands, choruses, and orchestras showcased their talents through the virtual high school Spring concert. The concert began with the Firebird and Phoenix bands performing the “Star-Spangled Banner”. Every year, this is performed by one of the groups…
https://vimeo.com/552932487 The Star-Spangled BannerJohn Stafford SmithArr. by Sandra DackowPerformed by the Praetorian Orchestra INSTRUCTIONAL ORCHESTRAOde to JoyLudwig van Beethoven PRAETORIAN ORCHESTRAInto the SkyBrian Balmages LATIN SCHOOL CHORUSThree Little BirdsBob MarleyArr. by Audrey Snyder CENTURION BANDBeginners RockJohn O’Reilly PRAETORIAN BANDChampions RisingAlbert HagueArr. by Douglas E. Wagner Instructional Orchestra VIOLINAllison AbrahamsLiam DeRocchisKira DiamondKevin KeeganJames MargiottaGianna PazikTalar SaraydarianZachary…
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Article by Aidan Galvez, ’22: It should’ve been like all the other years. Together, the Firebird Orchestra, Chorus, Band, and Chamber Ensemble sought to provide a live audience with an unforgettable experience, but this year brought on a new challenge not experienced since the early 20th Century–a Pandemic. Because of COVID-19, large assemblies were cancelled,…
Two students from Kellenberg Memorial High School have been selected to participate in New York State School Music Association’s Conference All-State performing ensembles in Rochester, NY. in early December. Youri Kim, violin, will be performing with the All-State String Orchestra while Benjamin Truncale, tenor, will be performing with the All-State Mixed Chorus. Both students are…
Last night the Kellenberg Memorial High School Music Department held their annual NYSSMA All-State Student Recital featuring students featured in this weekend’s NYSSMA All-State performances. These students will be amongst the roughly 10,000 students who have auditioned for All-State in New York state this year and represent a portion of our many advanced musicians vying for this honor.
