Last night was an unusual one for District 13 in that kids from grades 5 through 12 collaborated together for a project. Choral groups from Memorial, Strong and Coginchaug Schools all gathered together on stage for a shared musical performance. School choral directors, Alan Schulenberg, Michael Muers, and Lisa Larson led the groups while special Guest Director Jon Noyes of Fairfield Schools enthusiastically conducted the final act. Speaking to the audience, he explained how District 13 goes beyond teaching to the test as many schools do these days. Music programs like the one witnessed last night is a testament to the well rounded successful student.
Upon walking into the Coginchaug cafeteria (photos) before the performance, it appeared like a busy hive of activity as kids laughed, chatted and spent time warming up their voices. The collaborative acts opened with the classic performance of Rogers and Hammerstein's, "Do Re Mi" and concluded in a energetic display up the auditorium aisles singing the African tune, "Siyahamba". Here is a glimpse of some of the students getting ready to perform.
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