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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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MHS guitar students visit Newark High School; meet remarkable musicians

The Monticello High School guitar and classroom music program visited the Newark High School for the Arts to hear Berta Rojas perform classical guitar repertoire and teach a masterclass. Ms. Rojas is a world-renowned performing musician, a Grammy-winning recording artist, and is a faculty member of the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Students were …

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MHS students shine in Once Upon a Mattress

The Monticello Performing Arts production of “Once Upon a Mattress” completed two outstanding performances to enthusiastic crowds of family, friends and community members this past weekend! The comedic adaptation of the classic “The Princess & The Pea” fairytale captivated audiences from beginning to end. A huge congratulations to all of the cast, crew, pit orchestra, …

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Monticello CSD named Best Community for Music Education for the 15th consecutive year

The Monticello Central School District has been honorably named a “Best Community for Music Education” by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for the 15th consecutive year! The designation shows a commitment by our Board of Education and Administration, coupled with the dedication of our highly qualified music teachers, to provide a deep …

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Middle and high school musicians learn from Fredonia School of Music

Article courtesy of the MCSD Performing Arts Department:  On Thursday, March 14, students in the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School and Monticello High School performing ensembles had the opportunity to work with members of the Fredonia School of Music, including percussion professor Dr. Kay Stonefelt. The day consisted of percussion and bassoon performances, interactive workshops, …

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Monticello Junior and Senior High Jazz Bands rock the house at the 26th Annual Liberty Jazz Festival

On Saturday, Feb. 3, the Monticello Junior and Senior High Jazz Bands attended the 26th Annual Liberty Jazz Festival and rocked the house! Held at Liberty Middle School, the event featured an open clinic with professional musician and trombonist Sam Newsome. After working in a round robin format with each ensemble, the musical groups performed …

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MHS students perform at SC Government Center

On Wednesday, Dec. 20, music students from Monticello High School treated the community to a holiday themed performance at the Sullivan County Government Center. Students performed a variety of repertoire, ranging from holiday classics, choral favorites, and rock inspired festive tunes. The groups were comprised of students from the High School Chorus, Orchestra, and Emerging …

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Songs of the season: Monticello Performing Arts Department holds annual Winter Concert

On Wednesday, Dec. 6, the Monticello Performing Arts Department presented their annual Winter Concert for the Monticello Community. The concert band, orchestra, and concert choir all performed a variety of repertoire, including ensemble standards, modern favorites, excerpts from video game soundtracks, and festive tunes representative of the season. The performance was the first of several …

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