Darien HS Orchestra Performs Canada Tour

The Darien High School Orchestra, under the direction of Ms. Jane Minnis, traveled to Montreal and Quebec, Canada on April 7 – 11. The Orchestra participated in a masterclass with composer Gilles Bellemare at the Conservatoire de Montreal and performed two concerts in Quebec. The students also performed at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity and were able to tour each of the historic cities.

A video of their performance at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity can be found on YouTube at:

 https://youtu.be/LhCzERhiAXI

Barynya Russian Music Ensemble Concert at Darien HS April 17 7:00 p.m.

Darien Music for Youth presents free Barynya Russian Music Ensemble Concert April 17, 7 pm at  DHS

As part of our celebration of the district’s curricular theme, the music of Russia, Darien Music for Youth invites everyone to a free concert by the amazing Russian Music and Dance ensemble, Barynya, at Darien High School auditorium on April 17th at 7:00 pm. Student posters submitted for the “Music of Russia” contest in January will be displayed in the  lobby of the auditorium before the concert.  Free tickets are

available at the door or from the Music  Office (203-655-3981 x 2250); at Crescendo Music (351 Boston Post Road); or at Barrett Bookstore (314 Heights Rd, Noroton Heights Shopping Center)  Don’t miss this amazing, memorable event!

MMS 8th Grade Orchestra Performs at Darien Senior Center

On Wednesday, March 28 fifty members of the 8th grade Middlesex Middle School Orchestra performed at the Darien Senior Center. The Middle School Orchestra is directed by  Mr. Austin Scelzo.

The 2018 Darien Young Composers Concert

Students in grades 2-12 from throughout the district performed their original music at the 18th Darien Young Composers Concert on April 4th. The students are pictures above with professional songwriter and composer Nicholas Wells. The young composers received feedback from him on their compositions. You can hear the entire Young Composers Concert at the following link:  https://youtu.be/7obTSVGkTYw?t=4m40s

DHS Tudor Singers Perform with US Air Force Concert Band

On Tuesday, April 3 twenty members of the Darien High School Tudor Singers joined the United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants Chorus on stage at the Palace Theater in Stamford for a finale performance of Irving Berlin’s “God Bless America.”  Here, the students rehearse with the ensembles under the direction of Colonel Larry H. Lang. Christopher Andrade is the director of the Darien HS Tudor Singers.