Old Rochester Regional Junior High School students took to the stage at the Southeastern Massachusetts Music Educators Association Junior District Festival on March 6 and 7. (Photo Courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55)
MATTAPOISETT — After two days spent learning and rehearsing new music, 20 Old Rochester Regional Junior High School (ORRJHS) students took to the stage at the Southeastern Massachusetts Music Educators Association (SEMMEA) Junior District Festival.
Old Rochester musicians joined students from across southeastern Massachusetts for festival auditions in December, and qualifying performers gathered again on March 6 and 7 for two days of intensive music rehearsals in chorus, band or orchestra before performing in the concert.
“We are incredibly proud of these 20 talented musicians for their remarkable achievement in being accepted to the SEMMEA Junior District Festival,” said ORRJHS Music Teacher Richard Laprise. “This accomplishment speaks to their dedication and all of their hard work. Having such a large group represent our school this year demonstrates the strength of our music program and the commitment of our students to excellence.”
“The SEMMEA Junior District Festival pushes students to learn new music quickly and perform with peers they’ve just met,” said Principal Silas Coellner. “It has been inspiring to watch our students work together, rise to the challenge and perform so beautifully. We are proud they represented Old Rochester so well on stage.”
The following seventh grade students performed at the Junior District Festival:
- Aja Boucher
- Olivia Carrillo
- Andrew Cody
- Penelope Conley
- Cadence Cordeiro
- Emily Gherard
- Tobias Revell
- Aubrey Rivera
- Emma Souza
- Aaron Tanga
- Charles Whinnem
The following eighth grade students performed at the festival:
- Zachary Bellefeuille
- Anthony Biscaia
- Logan Bradshaw
- John Eilertsen
- Hannah Gomes
- Griffin Hagan
- Bridget Lee
- Sophia Meleo
- Sophia Wilson
“We are thrilled that such a large number of Old Rochester students performed in the SEMMEA Junior District Festival,” said Superintendent Michael S. Nelson. “Their commitment to this festival, from the time they first auditioned in December to the moment they stepped off the stage in March, has been very impressive.”
Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) has approximately 1,500 members and provides leadership in professional development, advocacy, student assessment, opportunities for students, and providing a comprehensive, quality music for all students.
MMEA is divided into five districts with a chair and an executive board for each district. Each of the districts organizes honor ensemble festivals and general music events. A percentage of students who participate in district festivals are eligible to audition for All-State honors ensembles.
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