Music in Monticello

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

•	Music News ARCHIVES Click here for stories from 2007-08
•	Did you know that the K-12 Music Department recently underwent a thorough evaluation by external music consultants in 2005? MusicDepartmentProgram Evaluation 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
•	Want to know when the next music concert is? Monticello School District concert schedule.
•	Did you know that being involved with music may help improve your grades? Click here to find out why
•	Support music education, learn more about its benefits and the consequences of its absence in our schools by visiting the American Music Conference website.
•	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)

Click here for the 2008-2009 Music Performance calendar.

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 second 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."

Congratulations once again to the music department faculty and staff!

Monticello MUSAK
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, led by Music Director Dr. Kevin Dirth and 13 music teachers throughout the district, 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:

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 Department

The Music Department's success is largely due to its fine instructors.

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

Dr. Kevin Dirth - Director of Music for grades K-12
Amy Abraham - RJK
Ellen Alewitz - Cooke, Rutherford & RJK
Timothy Buckley - RJK & MHS
Dawn Clayton - Cooke
Marie Gott - Chase, Duggan & Rutherford
Karen Laufersweiler - Rutherford & RJK
Snezana Lazich - Kaiser & MHS
Margo Leatham - Chase, KLR & RJK
Joyce Wells - Rutherford
Michael Mingo - RJK & MHS
Aaron Rovitz - RJK & MHS
Ann Trombley - MHS
Linda Van Norman - RJK & MHS
Nancy Wegrzyn - MHS