Hampton Academy Students Take Part in Music Around the World Event

HAMPTON — SAU 90 Superintendent Dr. Lois Costa is pleased to share that Hampton Academy students took part in the recent Music Around the World event at Winnacunnet High School.

On Tuesday, March 28, 47 eighth-grade students from North Hampton, Seabrook, Hampton Falls, Hampton and South Hampton gathered at Winnacunnet High School to perform during the Music Around the World event.

They were joined by members of the Winnacunnet ensembles to put on a joint SAU 21/90 performance to commemorate Music in Our Schools Month

Each concert ended with a song performed by the eighth graders and high school students for a grand finale. Hampton Academy chorus students sang “Homeward Bound” and “Gaudeaumus Hodie,” the latter of which features Latin text and calypso rhythms. They joined the high school chorus for a performance of “Bonse Aba,” a Zambian folk song that includes African percussion and choreography.

Students were led in their performances by Band Instructor Jillian Guay and Chorus Instructor Kim Reno, who partnered with their colleagues from other participating schools in January to begin planning. 

“The Music Around the World event was a wonderful opportunity for our talented students to come together and collaborate with their peers,” said Superintendent Costa.