The Phoenix: Virtual Virtuosos Thrill Kellenberg Christmas Concert

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,…

Youri Kim ’20 and Benjamin Truncale ’20 Receive Second Consecutive All-State Music Honors

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…

NYSSMA All State Student Recital

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.