Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: On Wednesday, December 13th, the Latin School held their annual Christmas Concert. The Praetorian Orchestra started it off by performing the National Anthem, and then proceeded to play an array of Christmas songs. This included “Still the First Noel”, which combines two classic Christmas Carols in “Still Still…
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: On May 4th and May 5th, the Kellenberg Firebird and Phoenix Ensembles took the stage at Kellenberg’s Annual Spring Concerts. On May 4th, the Firebird Orchestra opened the weekend of music with the “Star Spangled Banner,” before following it with their selection “Serenade for String Orchestra” by Norman…
Article by Phoenix writer Keira Quigley ’26: On March 15th, Kellenberg’s Firebird Orchestra had the pleasure of going to the St. Martin de Porres Marianist School in celebration of “Music in Our Schools Month,” which focuses on supporting music education in schools throughout the nation. Volunteers from the Firebird Orchestra, which included students who play…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: Over the May 21st – 22nd weekend, the KMHS music department sent over 150 students from the high school divisions of the chorus, band, and orchestra on a trip to Pennsylvania and its multitude of attractions. Although the music department usually takes trips to different locations each year,…
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 Isabel Connolly ’23: After school on February 17th, the Kellenberg students were given an exciting opportunity to listen to a live performance before they went off on February break. This performance is different from the Kellenberg Christmas and Spring concerts. This concert was performed entirely by the faculty of Kellenberg. The…
From The Island Now: The Long Island Music Hall of Fame has announced the winners of its fifth annual High School Music Department Recognition Program. Due to COVID-19, the 2020 awards had to be canceled. In 2021, the awards shifted to a virtual application process. For the first time, video entries were accepted that showcased…
Article by Phoenix writer Elizabeth Mooney, ’22 Based on her last NYSSMA solo, Senior Emily D’Alessandro was named to the All-State Mixed Chorus, with Senior Maria Barella as her alternate. They were to represent at the All-State Festival in Albany, unfortunately, due to COVID, the festival was canceled. These two seniors were recently recognized for…
Concert Pieces Dragonhunter Richard Meyer Ode To Joy Ludwig van Beethoven Violin Jazz Ambeguia Sebastien Gourgue Mateo Petrone Noelle Pierrecharles Brendan Riordan Theodore Russo Isabella Silva Jasmine Taveras Viola Michael Donatelli Dyani Duncan Joshua Francois Alicia Sclafani Anjelina ThompsonCello Cristina Palmieri Emily Quinn Bass Sean Cullimore Corey Faustin Private Lesson Instructors for Orchestra Mrs.…
National Anthem – Sung by Senior Members of Phoenix Chorus FIREBIRD ORCHESTRA Colors of the Wind – Alan Menken (Arranged by Eder Garcia) FIREBIRD CHORUS Sing Unto the Lord – Henry Purcell (Arranged by Hal Hopson) Take Me to Higher Ground – Carl Strommen FIREBIRD BAND Byzantine Dances – Carol Brittin Chambers Exhilaration – Michael…