Music Program
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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"
Monticello students
share their love of music
Students from every school in Monticello filled the holiday season with beautiful music from their performances at the many school and community concerts held during the month of December.
Photo: From left, Garrett LaPolt, Janine Cardoso and Anthony Barber perform at the Kiwanis Key Club Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser. In true Monticello style, the music was great and the food delicious!
Monticello musicians enhance the Holiday Season
During the month of December, Monticello's student musicians will be performing throughout the community. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE (PDF)
RJK Middle School presented "Alice"
“Alice,” is based on the stories, “Alice in Wonderland,” and
“Through the Looking
Glass” by Lewis Carroll.
The script for this family musical was written by James Leisy
with songs by James Leisy and Carl Eberhard.
More than 70 students comprise the cast and stage crew, with
teachers Amy Abraham as director, Nancy Wegrzyn as musical
director, Tim Buckley as set and lighting designer choreography
and costumes by Karissa Mollicone and producer Ann Trombley.
“Alice,” sends a wonderful message to children and adults about
the need to accept differences among all people. The production
allowed parents and grandparents to share this special time of
year with children, while teaching
them in an entertaining manner, very important lessons of life.
We encourage families and friends to join together for this
special presentation.
Students to perform at the NYSSMA Winter Conference
Monticello High School students Daniel Braunstein and Jessica Nesin were selected to perform at the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Winter Conference (December 1-4). More than 7,000 student musicians throughout NY auditioned last spring to be considered for this top honor.
Jessica was selected to participate in the piano showcase - she received a score of 100 on her NYSSMA evaluation. She is a member of the MHS Orchestra, Concert Choir, Chamber Ensemble and Chamber Singers. She has studied piano with Ann Trombley for 12 years. For the past four years, Jessica attended the Mannes Conservatory Pre-College honors program.
Daniel Brausnstein was selected to participate in the All State Mixed Choir. He is a member of the MHS Orchestra, Concert Choir, Chamber Ensemble and Chamber Singers. Daniel was a member of the NY State Summer School of the Arts School of Choral Studies, where he received the Robert Campbell Scholarship for his outstanding contribution.
Daniel and Jessica are both seniors at Monticello High School and plan to pursue careers in the music field. For more information, contact music teacher Nancy Wegrzyn at 794-8840,ext. 10868.
Monticello students selected to perform in Area All-State Music Festival
Six
students from the Monticello High School were selected to
participate in the Area All-State Music Festival at Suffern High
School on November 18-19.
The prestigious annual concert features the top music students from five counties who were selected based on their individual outstanding competition performances given last spring at the NYSSMA (NY State School Music Association) Solo Music Festival. MORE
Monticello Schools honored again for its great music program - Best Communities for Music Education
Monticello's Music Department has
been selected as one of the nation's best school
districts for
music education for the fourth 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" and
recognizes Monticello's dedication to assuring that all students
receive music education as part of a complete and quality
education.
In addition, it acknowledges the community’s outstanding support of activities that encourage all students to expand their knowledge throughout the many aspects of music.
The music program's many supporters, such as Steve’s Music Center and the Weekend of Chamber Music, allow Monticello's dedicated faculty to share their passion for music with their students. In addition, many community establishments and parents provide help and support for the music program.
Some of our students have gone on to find success at the Metropolitan Opera and as part of national touring theater groups. Many alumni have excelled in their studies at the Manhattan School of Music, Cincinnati Conservatory, Purchase, Juilliard, SUNY Fredonia, Ithaca College, SUNY Potsdam, and Berkley College of Music, to name a few. CLICK HERE for the the NAMM Foundation website and the complete list of "Best Communities."
Honoring Eugene D. Nesin:
Dedication Ceremony Touches the Heart of the School Community
Monticello School District personnel, students, alumni and community members gathered together to honor the memory and contributions of one their community heroes – Eugene Nesin. The June 5 event took place at the St. John Street Education Center in Monticello at which time, the theater located in the building was officially dedicated as the Eugene D. Nesin Theatre for the Performing Arts. Mr. Nesin served on the Monticello Board of Education for 33 years until his untimely death in 2009. He was a staunch advocate for the arts in education and was uncompromising in his vision of a quality arts program for all students. FULL STORY
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.
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)
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!
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
Marusek
- Chase
Joyce Wells - Rutherford
Michael Mingo
- RJK & Elementary Band
Karissa Mollicone - MHS (Dance)
Amy Phillips - RJK & MHS
Aaron Rovitz - RJK & MHS
Nancy Wegrzyn - MHS