Jamie Bernstein Visits Darien HS

In support of the Music Department's Curricular Focus Theme on the music of Leonard Bernstein, students and teachers at Darien High School had the opportunity to meet with Jamie Bernstein, Leonard Bernstein's daughter and author of a recent book entitled, "Famous Father Girl, Growing Up Bernstein." Sponsored by the Darien Music Department and the Darien Music for Youth organization this event offered students the opportunity to learn more about the music that they have been studying and performing throughout the school year.

Jamie Bernstein spoke with Darien HS students about the music and life of her father, Leonard Bernstein on March 27th.

Jamie Bernstein enjoying the Leonard Bernstein Poster Contest submissions from our elementary and middle schools.

Attendees at the reception for Jamie Bernstein at Darien High School on March 27th were, front row from L-R:
Dr. Jeffrey Spector, former DHS teacher Robbie Riordan, student, Emily Grandon, Jamie Bernstein, students Evelyn Sload, and Elizabeth Garijo-Garde and DHS Orchestra Director, Jane Minnis. Back row L-R: Music for Youth representative Heather Drugge, Choral Director Christopher Andrade, Band Director, Jonathan Grauer, and students Anan Durango, and Kasey Mazzone.