MMS Bands Perform 2019 Spring Concerts!!

Mrs. Perrett conducts the MMS 6th grade Band in concert at Darien High School on Thursday, May 9th. The Band performed two Leonard Bernstein selections from West Side Story and concluded with a stirring rendition of "Sweet Caroline."

The MMS 7th grade Band under the direction of Mr. Babbin performing "Selections from Lion King," "Zodiac" and an  impressive arrangement of "Malaguena." 

Mr. Carter takes a well-deserved bow after the MMS 8th grade Band's memorable performance on May 9th.

6th Grade Band members warming up before their 2019 Spring Concert performance.

The Middlesex Jazz Ensemble performed 4 selections for a capacity, appreciative crowd at DHS on May 9th. The Jazz Ensemble will be on tour performing at Lincoln Center on May 17th. Mr. Carter is the director of the MMS Jazz program.

CT Arts Administrators Recognizes Rob Werner as Outstanding Arts Advocate

The Connecticut Arts Administrators Association recognized Rob Werner as an outstanding advocate for Music Education at the Arts Advocate's Breakfast event held in the Old Judiciary Room at the CT State Capitol in Hartford on Thursday, May 9th.  Pictured: Rick Sadlon, Director of Music, Terrie Wood, CT State Representative, Rob Werner, CAAA Award recipient and  DHS Director of Bands, Jon Grauer.

Middlesex Orchestras Present Their 2019 Spring Concert

The Middlesex Middle School Orchestras, under the direction of Mr. Austin Scelzo, presented their Spring Concert at Darien High School on Wednesday, May 8th.  The 6th grade Orchestra, pictured above, started out the evenings's performances.

A Bluegrass Band plays an arrangement of "June Apple."

The 7th grade Orchestra performs George Gershwin's "I Got Ryhthm" with improvised solos.

Irish Dancers were special featured guests and performed to "Irish Washerwoman."

The 8th Grade Orchesta takes a bow after their performance of the Agentinian Tango "El Choclo."

The MMS Camerata Singers and Mrs. Sadler joined the ROCKestra in the evening's finale, "Africa."

To hear the entire Middlesex Middle School May 8th Spring Orchestra Concert click on the link:

https://youtu.be/DH6owgPQBr8

Middlesex Choruses Present 2019 Spring Concerts

The MMS 6th Grade Chorus presented their Spring Concert on May 6th. The MMS 6th grade Chorus is directed by Mrs. Sadler and Mr. O'Donnell.

The 6th Grade Chorus performing A Million Dreams (from the Greatest Showman) with featured singers.

The 7th Grade Chorus in Concert performing "I Ask for One Day" conducted by Mrs. Sadler and accompanied by Mr. O'Donnell.

Our 7th Grade Chorus in concert on May 6th.

The 2019 MMS 8th Grade Chorus performs "Breaking Free" with soloists Cian LeVine and Helen Ungar.

The entire 8th Grade Chorus at Darien HS on May 6th.

Our 6th Grade Viva Voce Chorus performs "Bohemian Rhapsody" under the direction of Mrs. Parnoff.

The 2019 MMS Camerata Singers under the direction of Mrs. Kimberly Sadler performing Mr. O'Donnel's arrangement of "Lasso the Moon." 

The Camerata Singers were joined by the MMS ROCKestra as they performing the concert finale "Africa."

Here is a link to the Grade 8 and Camerata Singer Concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBPHRZM16xc&feature=youtu.be

Darien High School 2019 Spring Concerts and Awards

Senior cello soloist, Elizabeth Garijo-Garde performs the Cello Concerto in E minor by Edward Elgar with the DHS Chamber Orchestra conducted by Ms. Jane Minnis on May 1st.

The senior members of our Band  are recognized and congratulated by Mr. Grauer at the DHS Bands Concert on May 2.

The 2019 DHS Jazz Ensemble featuring soloists Doug Werner and Madison Pomeroy.

The 2019 John Philip Sousa Band Award was awarded to senior Veronica Mejias, pictured with Mr. Grauer.

The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award was presented to senior alto saxophonist Doug Werner. 

The DHS Wind Ensemble featured cello soloist Elizabeth Garijo-Garde and vocalists, Perris Trask, Mackenzie Lauture and Shannon Flaherty. 

The Darien HS Tudor Singers performing in their Spring Concert on Monday, April 29th under the direction of Christopher Andrade

DHS Leonard Bernstein Outstanding Musicianship Award recipient Evelyn Sload with Director of Music, Mr. Sadlon. Evelyn was also the recipient of the National School Choral Award.

The Darien High School Concert Choir in their final formal concert of the school year on April 29 under the direction of Mr. Andrade..

The Senior members of the DHS Orchestra were recognized and congratulated by orchestra Director, Ms. Jane Minnis on their May 1 Spring Concert.

National School Orchestra Award recipient for 2019 Elizabeth Garijo-Garde with DHS Orchestra Director, Ms. Jane Minnis. Elizabeth also was the recipient of the 2019 Darien Music Department Outstanding Service Award.

The Darien High School Pops Orchestra in concert on Wednesday, May 1st.