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2005 Music Department Program Evaluation (PDF) (Appendix A & B are not included because they are not in electronic form. To receive a copy of these documents, please contact the Monticello Superintendent's Office at 845-794-7700) Monticello School District Performance Calendar (PDF) Support music education, learn more about its benefits and the consequences of its absence in our schools by visiting the American Music Conference website. The National Association for Music Education's web site has insightful articles, information and resources about the importance of arts education. MORE Follow these links for music information: Orange County Music Educators' Association (OCMEA) New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) National Association for Music Education (MENC)

Monticello Music Department "High Notes"

"Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo, 19th Century novelist, poet & dramatist

Instrument Donations Needed

Do you have a trumpet collecting dust in your attic or perhaps a saxophone at the bottom of your closet covered with shoes? If so, we ask that you please consider donating it to the Monticello Music Department. Every year, we have students who want to play an instrument but cannot afford to rent or purchase one. When this occurs, the Music Department works to find an available instrument that they can borrow. When an instrument is donated, it is sent to a repairman to check out and make sure it is in playing condition. Then it is given to a needy child.

If you have such an instrument and would like to help, please contact the district's head music teacher, Ann Trombley, at 794-8840 or atrombley@k12mcsd.net.

Monticello Schools honored again for its great music program

Monticello's Music Department has been selected as one of the nation's best school districts for music education for the third year in a row. This top honor is given by the NAMM Foundation to districts with a "superb school-based music education program for young people." Click here for the the NAMM Foundation web site with the complete list of "Best Communities."

Quiet PLEASE...

During musical and theatrical performances it is absolutely necessary to follow a strict protocol of etiquette. Proper behavior during performances will cut down on the many distractions that can affect the performers. It also allows all audience members to have a more fulfilling experience. Click here for a list of guidelines. (PDF document)

Students named as the 2010 recipients of the Eugene D. Nesin Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Music

Monticello High School students Marina Lombardi and Aimee Pelosi have been named the 2010 Eugene D. Nesin Memorial Scholarship recipients. The scholarship is awarded each year to students in grades 8-12 who are accepted into an approved summer music study program. Marina and Aimee will participate as interns with the Weekend of Chamber Music and will perform as part of the WCM Music Festival.

Eugene Nesin served on the Monticello Central School District Board of Education until he died unexpectedly in February 2009. He devoted his public and private life to young people and worked tirelessly for more than 33 years addressing the needs of education. He was devoted to serving the entire school community with integrity. Mr. Nesin believed deeply in the importance of music in a child’s life and he regularly attended music programs in the Monticello schools. The Eugene D. Nesin Memorial Scholarship was established in his name to support young artists.

District phone system is playing our songs

If you've called a school /district office recently and were placed on hold, you've heard Monticello's own version of MUSAK. Unlike most school districts that connect their telephone systems to electronic "elevator" music, Monticello has created its own version of MUSAK, using musical selections from past Monticello High School concerts. The music you hear highlights the talents of the High School's various performing groups. While feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, several people have complained...It seems that they love the music so much, they don't want to be taken off hold!

About our music programs

The Monticello Music Program is an integral part of our students' educational experience. The district is proud to offer students a variety of ways to become involved in music, either through singing, playing an instrument or participating in one of our general music courses. Monticello offers several programs at different levels:

Elementary
Middle School
High School

We encourage all students to get involved and excited about music and the wonderful things it has to offer.

Who's Who in the Music and Performing Arts Department

The success of our performing arts and music department is largely due to its fine instructors.

To find out more about each teacher, click on his/her name below.

Ann Trombley - Head Music Teacher
Timothy Buckley - RJK & MHS
David Chidsey - MHS
Dawn Clayton - Cooke
Karen Laufersweiler - Rutherford & RJK
Margo Leatham - Chase, KLR & RJK
Joyce Wells - Rutherford
Michael Mingo - RJK & Elementary Band
Karissa Mollicone - MHS (Dance)
Rachel Niegelberg - RJK
Amy Phillips - RJK & MHS
Aaron Rovitz - RJK & MHS
Eric Rubinstein - MHS
Nancy Wegrzyn - MHS

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