The district celebrated Music in Our Schools Month with special student performances and recognitions during the board of education meeting on March 11.
The evening began with a performance by Polk Street School’s sixth grade chorus, who had the honor of singing at Radio City Music Hall in November as part of the venue’s Sounds of Christmas Experience program. After submitting an a cappella audition recording last school year, the ensemble was selected to perform “New Year’s Day” by Pentatonix under the direction of their vocal music teacher Christina Tuzzolo. The chorus performed their Radio City selection once again for the audience. Next, All-County band students from John Street School, Polk Street School and Washington Street School performed their NYSSMA solos. For the final performance of the evening, six All-County chorus students sang “El Vito” under the direction of their vocal music teachers Alexa Gottesman and Kelly Tesar.
Following the performances, Superintendent Dr. Jared Bloom presented certificates of recognition to students who were selected to participate in the All-County Music Festival, the PEAK Music Festival and the Radio City Music Hall performance.
Additionally, it was announced that Ms. Tuzzolo has been nominated for a Music Educator Grammy Award. A video clip submitted to the Grammy nominating committee on her behalf was shared with the audience.
