Canton Public Schools: Canton Public Schools Celebrates Performing Arts Students' Accomplishments At Music Festivals

Press release from Canton Public Schools:

Leah Comins

February 7, 2022

CANTON — Interim Superintendent Derek Folan, Performing Arts Coordinator Catherine Eckersley, High School Principal Jeff Sperling and Interim Middle School Principal Michael Green are pleased to share the success of Galvin Middle School and Canton High School students at the Southeastern District Festivals for the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA), an association of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME).

A total of 15 students auditioned for the Senior District Festival at King Phillip Regional High School on Nov. 20, 2021. Of the 15 auditioning students, 10 received scores qualifying them for the Festival. They are:

Chorus

• Antoine Aoun – tenor, grade 12
• Adam Clyve – tenor, grade 12
• Atlas Curran-Barker – tenor, grade 11
• Azaliah McFarlane-Decordova – soprano, grade 12
• Amanda Pagel – alto, grade 12
• Caleb Wolf – tenor, grade 12

Band

• Rosalyn Grady – flute, grade 10
• Clara Lipson – flute, grade 12

Orchestra

• Derek Mar – violin, grade 10
• Christopher Pho – violin, grade 12

The Senior District Festival consists of two days of rehearsal followed by a concert. The Festival was originally scheduled to be held in January, but has been rescheduled for April 8-9 at Brockton High School. Students will work with guest conductors to learn 4-5 pieces and will then perform a concert for their families and the community.

A total of five students auditioned for the Junior District Festival held virtually on Jan. 8. All five students received scores qualifying them for the Festival. They are:

Chorus

• Elizabeth Silvasy – soprano, grade 7

Band

• Tyler Goldowsky – trumpet, grade 9
• Anthony Wang – trumpet, grade 9

Orchestra

• Sonia Le – bass, grade 9
• Timothy Tseng – violin, grade 7

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