Parsippany Student Honored For Outstanding Guitar Talent

A student from Parsippany was one of several honored by the Mayo Performing Arts Center as an April Music Student Of The Month for being an outstanding guitarist.

Neil Katta, a sixth grader from Brooklawn Middle School, was honored on stage before the April 19 concert at Mayo PAC. All the students were nominated by their teachers and chosen by Mayo PAC's education department. At the end of the year, all honored students will be invited to perform in a recital.

Here is what Joseph Stella had to say about Neil:

Neil is a talented musician ini the 6th grade band at Brooklawn Middle School. During concert band he plays the alto saxophone, but in jazz band he is the guitarist. This is Neil's first year in middle school and although he is relatively new to jazz, he is quickly showing off his guitar skills by navigating chords and melodies with ease. Aside from his musical talent, Neil is also a very mature, polite and respectful student.

(Photo: L-R) Ongshu DuttaGrade 8, Randolph Middle School, Randolph. Jared Hill, Grade 9, Mountain Lakes High School, Mountain Lakes. Neil Katta, Grade 6, Brooklawn Middle School, Parsippany. Dominick Tucci, Grade 12, Randolph High School, Randolph. Not pictured:Julia Landi, Grade 12, Morristown High School, Morristown