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| The 2018 Elementary Honors Band directed by teachers Colin Walters and Krista DiPietro. |
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| The 2018 Elementary Honors Orchestra directed by teacher Jane Minnis and Dawn Hanley. |
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| The 2018 Elementary Honors Chorus directed by teachers Kathleen Theisen and Ruth Lettera. |
Congratulations
to all of the 2018 Darien Elementary Honors Ensembles at the Music in the Parks
Festival at Central Connecticut State University on Saturday, June 2. The
Elementary Honors Orchestra turned in a Superior rated performance and earned
an overall score of 96, which is the highest score a Darien honors orchestra
has ever achieved. The young orchestra impressed the judges with their
artistry, musicality, stage presence, quality tone and rhythmic precision.
The orchestra is directed by Jane Minnis and Dawn Hanley. The Darien
Elementary Honors Chorus directed by Kathleen Theisen and Ruth Lettera received
a 1st place trophy and was also awarded a trophy for the Best
Overall Chorus at the festival. The
Elementary Honors Band, directed by Colin Walters and Krista DiPietro, turned
in a strong performance and received an Excellent rating from the festival
judges.
All of the students were rewarded for their
excellent performances and fine musicianship by enjoying the afternoon at the Lake
Compounce Amusement Park.
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