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 …
The Monticello Performing Arts Department presents: The Nutcracker, with music by Pytor Illyich Tchaikovsky on Friday, Dec. 15 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the A.P. Hughs Auditorium at Monticello High School. The event is free, and the snow date will be Monday, Dec. 18
On November 17 & 18, Monticello High School Vocalist Julia Wysokinska had the honor of participating in the 2023 Area All State Treble Choir. The festival, held at Wallkill High School, featured top musicians from Sullivan, Orange, Rockland and Ulster Counties. Julia was selected for this honor based on her 2023 NYSSMA All State Audition score …
The George L. Cooke Elementary School held a “Guitar Exhibition” on Friday, Nov. 17. Students from Monticello High School visited the school to teach the second-grade students about the history of the guitar, and also the differences between instruments in the guitar family (electric and acoustic guitar; baritone, soprano and concert ukulele; banjo, mandolin and …
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On Friday, Nov. 3, several Monticello High School musicians had the honor of performing during the Hall of Distinction ceremony. The event, which honored MCSD Alumni Ralph Breakey, Julian Dawson, Shirley Hornbeck and Antoinette Williams, began with performances from the Emerging Ensembles Jazz Quartet & String Duo. Each group performed delightful prelude music while guests …
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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 14th 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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The Monticello Central School District community took a trip “under the sea” during last month’s stage production of the Hans Christian Andersen’s classic, “The Little Mermaid.” Monticello High School students and faculty worked together for months, preparing everything from the script to the show’s lighting. Stage director Kim Schneeberger, music director Marissa Jurow, costume designer …
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Article courtesy of the MHS Performing Arts Department: On Saturday, May 13 the Monticello Chamber singers, comprised of thirteen of the most advanced vocalists in the music department, made their way to Jackson, New Jersey to participate in the “Music in the Parks” festival. With the preparation and guidance from their conductor Marissa Jurow, they …
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New York was calling members of Monticello High School’s Chamber Choir and Music History course, who recently traveled to the Big Apple to attend the Metropolitan Opera’s season premiere of Puccinni’s “La Boheme.” Students planned the trip themselves, excited to hear and see one of the most classic and well-known operas under the bright lights …
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Article courtesy of the Monticello Performing Arts Department: The Tri-M Music Honor Society and guests traveled to New York City on Wednesday to see the Broadway show ‘Hadestown’. 31 students attended, had lunch, and got to walk around Time Squares. Thank you to our chaperones Ms. Collura, Ms. Keesler, and Ms. Jurow and thank you …
