Open Mic Night a Success

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The Harrison Chorus Parents Association, in conjunction with producer and HHS Music Teacher, Lynn Fusco, held an Open Microphone Night at newly opened Mulberry Street, located at 189 East Post Road in White Plains. 

The event, held on Saturday Feb. 11, was a fundraiser to benefit the Harrison High School Music Department’s upcoming trip to the Heritage Musical Festival in Chicago. 

The night was filled with a wonderful sense of community.  Performers included faculty members in the Harrison Central School District (HCSD) and students at Harrison High School (HHS). Even alumni performed for the cause.

Several of the acts were collaborations of students and teachers, which provided a unique opportunity for the students. Additional fun and funds were raised from a live auction, emcee’d by HHS senior Cameron Ganis who also perfomed a rap song. 

"The Harrison community is fortunate to have a Board of Education, a superintendent and administration who value and support the arts,” said Cris Spinner, LMK music teacher and one of the performers. “The teachers are passionate about what they do and provide a very collaborative environment for the students to work in.”

Performances included classical and jazz instrumentals, musical theatre, pop, rock and roll, opera, alternative music and even rap. Faculty performers included Charlie Bennett, Linda Finegan, Lynn Fusco, Alanna Mackey, Fred Pasqua, Jim Pyle, Regina Singel, Cris Spinner, Debbie Toteda.  

Student performers included Marwan Bishtawi, Emma Camillone, Jenna Clemens, Elizabeth Crozier, Sarah Curtis, Jackie Dalfonso, Cameron Ganis, Miwa Kawachimaru, Tori Lovallo, Kyle Lefkowitz, Halle Mastroberardino, James Nitis, Adrianna Nocco and Cayla Pettinato, Mikie Sakanaka, and HHS alumnus, Mack Rosenberg.

Those who were not able to make it can still offer their support. For more information, please contact hcpamail@aol.com.