"Where the sounds of learning grow through the music we make!"

Mrs. Eileen Scheffer, Music Coordinator

Music in Schalmont

The Schalmont Music Department hopes to provide for each student an eclectic look at the world of music. Our goal is to maintain a strong music program for students from kindergarten through the 12^th grade. We offer a wide variety of experiences throughout their academic years, and we constantly challenge our students to go beyond the written musical note. The language of music is taught in all music classes as well as in all performing groups. Our curriculum is aligned with the New York State Learning Standards, and students have many opportunities to perform, listen and create music throughout their years at Schalmont. As a faculty, we understand the importance of a K-12 curriculum because we see the value of our youngest musicians developing into many of our top musicians at the high school level. 

Studies have proven the importance of music in a child's life. New brain research shows music as not only being fun, but also that it improves our brain development and even enhances skills in other subjects such as reading and writing. Our music staff is committed to offering excellent instructional experiences to enhance our future musicians. We are very proud of our performing groups at Schalmont, and invite you to stop by any time to the many concerts, plays or performances held throughout the school year.

To find out more about our music program, please click on one of the following links below or on the top right-hand side of the page.

Music Faculty/Staff
Jefferson Elementary Music Program
Mariaville Elementary Music Program
Woestina Elementary Music Program
Schalmont Middle School Music Program
Schalmont High School Music Program
Marching Band & Color Guard
Friends of Music (FOM)

Music News: 2007-2008 School Year

STUDENTS SELECTED TO PERFORM AT NYSSMA ALL-STATE CONFERENCE
We are pleased to announce that two of our vocal students were selected from among applicants across the state to perform with the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State groups the weekend of November 29 - December 2 in Rochester. Maria Pizzino will be singing with the Women's Chorus, and Louis Lohraseb will be singing in the Mixed Chorus. This is quite an honor for them and the school. They were selected from thousands of students who performed in the NYSSMA Spring solo competitions last year. They both had to receive scores over 98 to put them in these groups. John Chandler was also selected as an alternate to the group, which also is quite an honor. We wish Maria and Louis good luck in their performances, and are confident they will represent the high marks of the Schalmont Music Department.

STUDENTS ATTEND AREA ALL-STATE FESTIVAL AT SARATOGA HIGH SCHOOL
We are pleased to announce that six Schalmont High School students attended the Area All-state Festival this November. It is an honor to be chosen for this endeavor. We were proud and pleased to have them represent our school. Representing us in the chorus was: Robert White, John Chandler, Ricky Darling, and Jacob Bates. Peter Trichinelli was in the band, and Eric Ciarmello was in the jazz ensemble. Congratulations to all!

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