NAHS Singers Commended; 12 Musicians to Participate in MMEA Festival

The Scarlet and Black Singers participated in the Providence College Choral Festival on November 8th, performing two pieces and attending a clinic with the Head of Choral Activities at Harvard University.  (Courtesy Photo)“You are to be commended on a superior performance that left such an unforgettable impression on everyone in attendance. Your ensemble’s performance was one of the absolute highlights of the festival.”-Dr.TJ Harper, Director of Choral Activities at Providence College. Festival Director

Congratulations to all students who auditioned for the Massachusetts Music Educators' Association Northeastern District Senior Festival on Nov 23 hosted by North Andover High School. Of the 1200 students from 58 communities who auditioned, only 400 are accepted to participate in an honors band, orchestra, jazz band, or chorus. Twelve were selected from NAHS, 6 of whom received an All-State recommendation, which means they scored in the top 50% of those who were accepted and are allowed to audition for the All-State music festival. 

Congratulations to:

JesseColford – alto saxophone (with All-State Recommendation)

KunalGala – percussion

Emilier Gil - voice (with All-State Recommendation)

Terry Hearst - percussion (with All-State Recommendation)

Erik Klose - tenor saxophone

Yunji Koo - violin

Alex Langston - trombone (with All-State Recommendation)

Sam Lheron - tenor saxophone (with All-State Recommendation)

David Rice - tenor saxophone (with All-State Recommendation)

Gabe Rosa - voice

Sydney Seo - clarinet

Arslan Sheikh - voice

The Scarlet and Black Singers, as well as the NAHS Chorus, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will perform their holiday concert on On Wed., Dec 18 at 7:00 pm in the NAHS Auditorium, 430 Osgood Street, North Andover