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: Music is an instrumental part of Kellenberg, whether it be through student electives, after school clubs, or in-school lessons. Recently, seventeen student musicians have been recognized for their talents through the All-County, All-State, and All-Eastern music festivals. For those unaware, these three act in a tiered system for…
Article by Phoenix writer Bella O’Donnell ’24: One of Kellenberg’s Christmas traditions is an annual concert highlighting the musical talents of its students in the band, chorus, and orchestra. The Latin School held its concert on December 7. The high school’s Firebird concert took place on December 9 and the Phoenix concert was on December…
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 Alice Miller ’25: The Kellenberg Firebird Spring Concert of 2022 opened with the “National Anthem” performed by the Firebird Chorus in tribute to the many Kellenberg families serving in the United States Armed Forces. This was soon followed by the Firebird Orchestra performing “Mythos” by Soon Hee Newbold and “Lullaby to…
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 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…
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…