Rocky Point Middle School’s Successful Spring Concerts
Rocky Point Middle School held their series of Spring concerts on May 14 and 15.
Congratulations to Mrs. Emily Farrell and the 6th Grade Chorus, 7th Grade Chorus, 8th Grade Chorus and Middle School Select Chorus; Mrs. Meghan Walter and the 6th Grade Orchestra and 8th Grade Orchestra; Mr. Nicholas Butcher and the 7th Grade Orchestra; Mr. Vincent Ragona and the 6th Grade Band; Ms. Amy Schecher and the 7th Grade Band; Ms. Kyra Kenwood-Zeidner and the 8th Grade Band.
The groups all performed entertaining, festive and difficult selections that the students enjoyed. The performances included a variety of repertoire that ranged from classical music to pop music, music from a variety of cultures, music from Broadway shows and movies, and folk songs from around the globe! The concerts were well-received by the audiences and it was a marvelous two nights of music making!
A congratulatory message from Rocky Point Music Department chairpersons Mr. Craig Knapp and Ms. Schecher read: “The advancement and development made by our student musicians since their concerts in December is considerable. We are very proud of these sensational student musicians, and we are very lucky to have such a remarkably hard working and faithful music faculty at the Rocky Point Middle School. Thank you to the families of these extraordinary students for all their encouragement. Thank you to all the administrators and Board of Education members in Rocky Point for their continued support of our music programs. Congratulations to all involved in two successful evenings of Middle School Spring concerts!”