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High school performers inspire young students at KLR Elementary

On Tuesday Oct. 29, high school students from Ms. Haylett’s senior string ensemble  and Ms. Wheelers’ dance group put on an inspiring performance for all students at Kenneth L. Rutherford. This special event aimed to introduce younger students to the vibrant performing arts opportunities available within our district.  The high school orchestra captivated the audience …

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Emily Pine Wins Monti Idol 2024! 

Junior vocalist Emily Pine came out victorious in the 2024 Monti Idol singing competition! The contest, held this past Friday at Monticello High School, featured top vocalists singing several selections of their best works to an excitable audience and a panel of faculty judges. Emily’s winning Broadway themed repertoire included the hit songs “In My …

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Seven MHS Music Students Selected for Area All State Ensembles 

A huge congratulations to the seven Monticello High School student musicians selected to participate in the 2024 Zone 9 Area All State Music Festival! Students were accepted to these distinguished performing ensembles based on their NYSSMA Solo Festival performances last spring.      This year’s MHS Area All State student musicians include:  Belle Zhou and …

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Two MHS students selected to perform at NYSSMA conference

Article courtesy of the MHS Performing Arts Department:  The Monticello High School Performing Arts Department is pleased to announce that two MHS student musicians were selected to participate in the All–State Performing Ensembles during the NYSSMA Conference in Rochester this December! Belle Zhou was selected as a first violin in the All State Symphony Orchestra, …

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Musical May: student musicians captivate audiences during spring concert season

Songs of spring were in the air as student musicians from Robert J. Kaiser Middle School and Monticello High School held their annual spring concerts throughout May. Various musical groups showcased their talent for enthusiastic audiences filled with family, friends, faculty and community members. The series of shows kicked off on Monday, May 7 with …

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Sixth-grade chorus performs for KLR and Chase students

On May 29, fifth-grade students at the Emma C. Chase and Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary Schools were treated to an exciting performance by the RJK Sixth-Grade Chorus under the direction of Mr. Timothy Buckley! The sixth-grade vocalists performed two pieces from their spring concert repertoire to an enthusiastic audience of students and teachers. Following the …

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7/8 Concert Choir performs at Music in the Parks, earns first place

On Friday, May 17 the 7/8 Concert Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Marissa Jurow, performed at the “Music in the Parks” ensemble festival at Manalapan High School and Six Flags in New Jersey, where they placed 1st in their ensemble category and received “Excellent” Distinction! The festival is held annually across the United States. …

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Fourth-grade students learn about musical opportunities at MCSD

On Wednesday, May 8, fourth-grade Monticello Central School District students traveled to Monticello High School to attend the “What Instrument Shall I Play” recruitment assembly. This annual assembly introduces the young students to the music ensemble opportunities available to them beginning in fifth grade. Each of the MHS performing groups provided a preview of their available …

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MHS Chamber Singers visit the Metropolitan Opera

On Friday, May 3, students in the Monticello High School Chamber Singers, Emerging Ensembles & Music History courses had the unique opportunity to take in a performance of the classic opera “Carmen” live at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. The performance was a thrilling introduction to opera for the MHS students! Senior vocalist Janah Quinones …

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