Friends of HCS Music

11/30/2023

12/02/2021

A picture of our seniors from the orchestra concert last night. these young people have been involved in orchestra since elementary school. They have one more concert for their high school career. I wonder what they'll do next year.

Remember, the band concert is Dec 6 at 7 PM and the chorus concert is Dec 9 at 7:30 PM. We hope to see you there.

12/02/2021

It's good to be back! A wonderful concert last night, with a new format. This was an all orchestra concert, featuring 2nd graders through seniors. From the second and third graders performing Two's a Team to Christmas Around the Orchestra Room and some fun with John Williams, the night was a rousing success.

Please join us December 6 at 7 PM for the band concert and December 9 at 7:30 PM for the chorus concert.

11/21/2021

A year and a half a ago, as we were all trying to navigate a crazy new world, Ms. Giddings gave a wonderful assignment: Teach someone to play an instrument. This video was sent to the page and I never saw it, so I am sharing it now. Good job Dr. Larson. And great job to your teacher.

09/04/2021

As the new school year begins and we head toward a new normal across the country, let's wish our incredible music department a great year.

03/29/2021

During this crazy year, our teachers are working hard to give the students opportunities to learn and innovate. Kudos to Mr. Coldren and Ms. Giddings on this wonderful performance. The kids worked so hard, but we also know the effort it takes to put this all together.

To help celebrate Music in Our Schools Month, here is the senior high band and orchestra's video for "Danger Zone". All of the students captured themselves p...

03/23/2021

"I wanted to reach out and say thank you to the Friends of Music for purchasing the Singers' Masks for our students! As we are moving back to 4 days a week with more rehearsal time, these masks will most certainly be helpful in preparing songs for our virtual concert videos!
Thank you again!" Ms. Hoople

To say the past year-plus was challenging is an understatement. Friends of Music was more than happy to help out. We send our thanks back to the faculty and staff at HCS for all they have done for our kids and the community during these trying times.

03/22/2021

Congratulations to our very own Ms. Giddings, for receiving tenure. Our music program has always been outstanding, and that is because of the wonderful people HCS finds to teach our children. We look forward to many years and concerts with you Ms. Giddings. Congratulations.

06/27/2020

This year's recipient of the Christopher Shenkel Memorial Music Scholarship (aka the "Superman Award." Molly has played cello since 2nd grade, taking private lessons from Chris Shenkel during the summers. Molly performed in All-County, Area All State, and participated in NYSSMA. She is planning to join some music ensembles at Barnard/Columbia and continue with her musical endeavors.

06/14/2020

Such a wonderful end product. We have such talented students, and a dedicated band conductor. Thank you Mr. Coldren.