Tag: music
Ledyard’s Band Students Travel to Canada
Ledyard High School’s Wind Orchestra and Jazz Band visited Toronto, Canada from April 28 to May 1. They performed throughout the city and competed in a World Strides Music Festival at York University. Both bands won gold in their respective competitions, in addition to Jazz Band’s Adjudicator’s Award. Together, both bands won the Sweepstakes… Read More Ledyard’s Band Students Travel to Canada
The Final Coffee House of the Year
Ledyard High School offers a unique opportunity to perform and express yourself through its monthly coffee houses. Students from all grades come together for a night of music and cheer. There are no auditions, it is simply an open mic. Events are held in the cafeteria and are open to anyone. The first coffee house… Read More The Final Coffee House of the Year
Secret Talents Showcased at Annual Talent Show
On May 6 at 7:30 p.m. Ledyard High School is hosting its annual talent show. The show has a great lineup of acts including an accordion solo, a ukulele song, a funny piano routine, beatboxers and a Rubik’s Cube battle. “I am playing the accordion,” senior Aaron Nocia said. “I own one, but I… Read More Secret Talents Showcased at Annual Talent Show
Chorus Performs at Harkness Chapel
On March 11, Women’s and Men’s Choirs, Select Singers, Chamber Choir and Concert Choir performed in Harkness Chapel at Connecticut College at the Buriak Candler Benefit Concert. All the money, raised from the $5 admission, is goes to the high school’s scholarship foundation in honor of two deceased students. Matt Buriak passed away after receiving… Read More Chorus Performs at Harkness Chapel
Ledyard’s Lambert Chases after Dream
Chorus teacher, Evan Lambert, walked out of the band room for the last time as the chorus teacher on Friday Feb.26. His time as a chorus teacher comes to an end as he goes to become a golf instructor at the Hartford Golf Club. Lambert had many students, between Women’s Choir and Final Cut, many… Read More Ledyard’s Lambert Chases after Dream
At the Heart of All Drama Members
Minutes before their auditions, returning drama students and first-timers alike read over their scripts and shake off the ever-present jitters. As Hayley Proctor, stage manager of this year’s upcoming production of “The Curious Savage,” summons students onstage, the others await with a combination of contagious enthusiasm and dull nervousness. Seasoned veterans, juniors Amanda King and… Read More At the Heart of All Drama Members
Fresh Additions to Select Singers
Ledyard High School’s music groups have been making a name for themselves for years. Talent is embedded within the town, and this is something music director Russell Hammond is thankful for. “I feel very blessed and fortunate to have talented students come in each year who get involved with the programs,” Hammond said. This year… Read More Fresh Additions to Select Singers
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