Middlesex Jazz Performs at Lincoln Center

The Middlesex Middle School Jazz Ensemble, under the directions on Mr. James Carter performed at Lincoln Center on Friday, May 17th. 

The Middlesex Jazz Ensemble, led by James Carter, spent a musical Friday, May 17 at the Lincoln Center in NYC. Although the outdoor weather conditions weren’t ideal, the band was resilient and persisted in their efforts to perform an acoustic set on the Lincoln Center Plaza. The students then participated in a workshop at jazz at Lincoln Center with internationally renowned Jazz Educator Justin DiCiccio and observed a practice session with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra.

Tokeneke School Spring Concert 2019!!

The Tokeneke 3rd Grade Strings, under the directions of Ms. Hanley,  performed their first formal concert on Thursday, May 16th at Darien High School.

The Tokeneke 3rd Grade Strings performed "Twinkle Variations" "Can Can" and "Allegro"

The Tokeneke Orchestra performed two Leonard Bernstein selections from West Side Story, 

The Tokeneke School Band performs under the direction of Mr. Walters.

The 5th Grade Band students improvise solos on "Band Room Blues" composed for the students by Mr. Walters.

The Tokeneke School Chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Parnoff with student accompanist, Ryan Xing.

The Tokeneke Chorus featured soloists and performed "A Million Dreams" from The Greatest Showman at their Spring Concert on Thursday, May 16th.

Royle School in Concert!

Ms. Minnis leads the Royle 3rd Grade strings in their first public performance at the Royle School Spring Concert on Wednesday, May 15th at Darien High School.

The Royle Advanced Orchestra under the direction of Ms. Minnis performs Leonard Bernstein's "America" from West Side Story on the Darien High School stage.

The Royle 4th grade Band in their first concert under the direction of Mr. Walters. 

The Royle Advanced Band in a great performance of  "To A New Beginning" for the audience on May 15th.

Jazz soloists from the Royle Band are a big hit as they play "Band Room Blues."

The Royle Minstrels perform "Storm" under the direction of Ms. Theisen on the Spring Concert at Darien High School..

Students also accompanied the chorus on their ukuleles as they performed "Count on Me" by Bruno Mars.

Ox Ridge Presents Spring Concert 2019!!

Mr. Spielvogel conducts the Ox Ridge 3rd Grade Strings in their first public concert performance on Monday, May 13th in the Darien High School auditorium

The Ox Ridge Orchestra performed selections featuring solosists cellist, David Lui, and violinist, Sabrina Lee as well as a Leonard Bernstein composition from West Side Story.

Ox Ridge brass players fill the hall with music.

Sydney Johnson improvises a French Horn solo on "Band Room Blues."

The Ox Ridge Advanced Band performs "Band Room Blues" accompanied by Mr. Walters on the piano.

Mr. Allen conducts the Ox Ridge Chorus performing "Woke Up This Morning" at Darien High School on May 13th.

The Ox Ridge Beginning Band performing an arrangement of a theme from Beethoveen's 9th conducted by Mr. Walters.

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.