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Medway Public Schools Invites Parents, Residents to Attend Series of Upcoming Arts and Music Festivals

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Medway Public Schools
Armand Pires, Superintendent
45 Holliston St.
Medway, MA 02053

 

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Medway Public Schools Invites Parents, Residents to Attend Series of Upcoming Arts and Music Festivals

MEDWAY –Superintendent Armand Pires is pleased to announce that Medway Public Schools has several arts and music festivals scheduled this May and June and is inviting all parents and residents to attend.

“These events are a perfect way for students to end the school year,” Superintendent Pires said. “Students have an opportunity to display their art, perform in front of friends and family, and showcase what they’ve learned both in class and in extracurricular activities. It’s a great celebration of student learning, talent and creativity.”

Upcoming events at Medway Public Schools include:

Pops Concert and Art Walk- Medway High School

On Wednesday, May 15, a Pops Concert and Art Walk will be held at Medway High School from 6-9 p.m. Starting at 6 p.m., student art will be displayed throughout the main lobby, and light refreshments will be available. Categories of artwork on display will include advanced fine art, foundation art, painting, drawing, ceramics, photography and graphic design.

A Pops Concert will begin at 7 p.m., which will include performances from the school’s Mixed Chorus, Treble Chorus and Concert Band.

McGovern Elementary School Art Show

On Tuesday, May 21, McGovern Elementary will hold an art show. Every student will have a piece of art they chose on display at the event. Parents, guardians and students will also be invited to take part in several activities, including spin art, taking a family photo at a teacher-run photo booth and mural painting. Students will also pick up their art portfolios during the art show, and parents and guardians will have the opportunity to write a letter to their student.

Student-made “Line monsters” will also be on display at the art show, showcasing “collage monsters” students created from lines, using paint, glue and scissors.

The art show will also serve as a school open house, and will include a scavenger hunt.

The art show will be open to preschool and kindergarten students and parents from 5:30-6:15 p.m., and from 6:30-7:15 p.m. for first grade students.

Chamber Concert and Honors Recital – Medway High School

On Wednesday, May 22, a Chambers Concert and Honors Recital will start at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The concert will feature performances by the jazz band, flute ensemble and clarinet ensemble. Medway High School’s three a cappella groups, the Shirley Tempos, the Do Re Mi-gos and the Unaccompanied Minors will also perform.

Students in the Medway High Honors Music program will also perform solos and small group performances.

International Thespian Society Induction Ceremony and Performance- Medway High School

On Wednesday, May 28, an International Thespian Society Induction ceremony will be held in the Medway High School Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. A group of 23 students in grades 10-12 will be inducted into the school’s chapter of the society.

The International Thespian Society is an organization that recognizes and celebrates the achievements and dedication of high school students involved in all aspects of theater. All 23 students will also perform in a one-act play at the event.

Medway Middle School Band Concert

On Thursday, May 30, the Medway Middle School band concert will be held in the Medway High School auditorium. The grades five and six bands will perform from 6-7 p.m., and the grades seven and eight bands will perform between 7-8 p.m.

Arts Festival, Band and Chorus Concert – Burke-Memorial Elementary School

On Monday, June 3, an Arts Festival, Band and Chorus Concert will be held at Burke-Memorial Elementary School from 6-8 p.m.

Each student will have a piece of art displayed during the festival outside of his or her classroom. The art will reflect student’s individual voices and studies of basic art elements, such as color, line texture and shape.

The third and fourth grade chorus will also perform in the cafeteria at 6:30 p.m., and the fourth grade band will perform at 7:30 p.m.

Medway Middle School Spring Choral Concert

On Wednesday, June 5, Medway Middle School’s Spring Choral Concert will be held in the Medway High School auditorium. Students in chorus groups in grades five and six will perform from 6-7 p.m. and students in grades seven and eight will perform from 7-8 p.m.

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Medway Middle and High School Music Programs Earn Honors at Statewide Competition

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Medway Public Schools
Armand Pires, Superintendent
45 Holliston St.
Medway, MA 02053

 

For Immediate Release

Friday, April 12, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Medway Middle and High School Music Programs Earn Honors at Statewide Competition

MEDWAY — Superintendent Armand Pires is pleased to announce that the Medway middle and high school band and chorus programs took home several top honors at the recent Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association (MICCA) Choral and Concert Festivals.

The statewide competitions were held on April 5-7 at various high schools across the state.

In total, there were 178 ensembles, over 8,700 student musicians who participated in the Concert Festival and over 4,000 student musicians who took part in the Choral Festival.

The results for the Medway ensembles were as follows:

  • Medway High School Concert Band – Bronze
  • Medway High School Mixed Chorus – Silver
  • Medway High School Treble Chorus – Silver
  • Medway Middle School 8th Grade Concert Band – Bronze

The 8th Grade Concert band played under the direction of Doug Dufrense. The MHS Mixed and Treble Choruses were led by Kendra Nutting. And the MHS Concert Band played under the direction of Amanda Webster.

“We saw tremendous performances by our middle and high school music programs this past weekend,” said Assistant Superintendent Gabrielle Abrams. “Our student musicians and singers practice throughout the year to hone their skills and our instructors work very hard bring out the amazing enthusiasm that we see out of our music department every year.”

MICCA encourages and supports the development of elementary, middle and high school performing ensembles. The competitions over last weekend also included marching band, solo and ensemble performances, all of which were judged by highly qualified adjudicators.

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King Philip Middle and High School Band Programs Win Big at Statewide Competition

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King Philip Regional School District
Paul Zinni, Superintendent
18 King Street
Norfolk, MA 02056

For Immediate Release

Friday, April 12, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

King Philip Middle and High School Band Programs Win Big at Statewide Competition

NORFOLK — Superintendent Paul Zinni is pleased to announce the King Philip middle school and high school band, chorus and concert band programs took home several top honors at the recent Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association (MICCA) Choral and Concert Festivals.

The statewide competitions were held on April 5-7 at various high schools across the state, including King Philip Regional High School.

In total, there were 178 ensembles, over 8,700 student musicians who participated in the Concert Festival and over 4,000 student musicians who took part in the Choral Festival.

The results for the King Philip ensembles were as follows:

  • Middle School Chorus – Silver
  • 7th Grade Band – Gold
  • 8th Grade Band – Gold
  • High School Chorus – Gold
  • High School Concert Band – Gold

“What a fantastic showing by our band and chorus groups at both the middle school and high school,” Superintendent Zinni said. “Our music students work extremely hard throughout the year and it is really great to see them be recognized for their efforts. I would also like to commend our music directors and instructors for helping to guide and educate these talented young musicians and singers.”

MICCA encourages and supports the development of elementary, middle and high school performing ensembles. The competitions over last weekend also included marching band, solo and ensemble performances, all of which were judged by highly qualified adjudicators.

 

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Melrose Schools Orchestra Director Named Director of the Year

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Melrose Public Schools
Superintendent Cyndy S. Taymore
360 Lynn Fells Parkway
Melrose , MA 02176

For Immediate Release

Friday, June 8, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Melrose Schools Orchestra Director Named Massachusetts Director of the Year 

Melrose Schools Orchestra Director Luke Miller, seen here assisting a young student with the violin, has been named the state's Orchestra Director of the Year. (Courtesy Photo/Melrose Symphony Orchestra)
Melrose Schools Orchestra Director Luke Miller, seen here assisting a young student with the violin, has been named the state’s Orchestra Director of the Year. (Courtesy Photo/Melrose Symphony Orchestra)

MELROSE — Superintendent Cyndy S. Taymore and Director of Global Education Kimberly Talbot, are very excited to announce that Melrose Schools Orchestra Director Luke Miller has been named the state’s Orchestra Director of the Year.

After being anonymously nominated by another professional in the field — and fellow member of American String Teachers Association (ASTA) — the entire ASTA body voted Miller the best candidate for the 2018 Massachusetts Orchestra Director of the Year.

Miller was chosen for his outstanding leadership of the Melrose High, Middle, and Elementary school orchestras.

“We are so proud of Luke and all that he has achieved as Orchestra Director,”  Superintendent Taymore said. “He has a real gift for teaching, and his love of music inspires students to pursue their interests in different instruments.”

The award was presented at the final Massachusetts ASTA meeting of the year, which was held on Tuesday, June 5.

Miller directs Melrose Middle and High school orchestras. He also serves as one of the Elementary school string specialists, helping foster a love of organized ensemble music early on among students in the Melrose Public Schools. He is also actively involved with music education at the state level. He volunteers as a member on the executive board of the Massachusetts Music Educators Association, Northeastern District. He is also currently the assistant festival coordinator for the MMEA-ND Senior District Festival. In the past, Miller has served as the Orchestra Manager for the MMEA-ND Junior District Festival, MMEA-ND Senior District Festival, as well as the Massachusetts All State Festival. For the past 5 years, he has been a guest conductor at the March String Fest, held in Billerica each spring. He is regularly collaborating with other music teachers from around the state, working to provide the best possible musical experience for our students.

Melrose Middle and High schools regularly compete at the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association festival under Miller’s teaching. Many of his students have earned spots in the district orchestra. Some students also play in the Melrose Symphony Orchestra. Miller has most recently led the entire string program in Melrose through a two-year Composer in Residence project to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Melrose Symphony Orchestra.

Miller is a violinist and currently performs with the Melrose Symphony Orchestra, and on occasion, with other local community orchestras. Throughout the summer, he works as a faculty member at various music camps including the University of New Hampshire’s Summer Youth Music School, the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Days in the Arts, and the String Music Festival at Endicott College. He is also a staff member of the New England Ambassadors of Music program.

Miller has been with the district since August, 2012 and is an invaluable member of the Melrose School community.

“Luke Miller is an inspired educator who fosters a love of music in our students from a very early age,” Talbot said. “We have seen, first-hand, the benefits of a strong investment in musical education and how it creates stronger, more invested students. The Melrose community is very lucky to have a treasure like Luke.”

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