Durham Students to Perform at Music Festival

Durham residents Kieran Anderson, Emma Mears, Kevin Huveldt and Sam Houle, sixth and seventh-graders at Independent Day School (IDS) were recently selected to perform in the annual Southern Region Middle School Music Festival next month.

The festival, presented by the Connecticut Music Education Association, will be held March 2-3 at Lincoln Middle School in Meriden.

Kieran received the third highest soprano score and was selected with Emma to sing in the southern Region Chorus. Sam placed first in the trumpet section of the band and will play in the Southern Region Orchestra. Kevin is tenor in the chorus. 

“This year marks a milestone for IDS, as 40 percent of our middle school students were selected for Orchestra, Band, Chorus or Jazz Band,” said John Barrengos, IDS Head of School.  “We are extremely proud of Kieran, Emma, Kevin and Sam, and our other gifted students as they continue to amaze us with their talents.  We’re proud of this accomplishment, and look forward to the Festival.”

At the Festival, the students will rehearse with expert conductors and educators, as well as participate in performances and professional recordings.

The Independent Day School, located in Middlefield, had 29 middle school students selected to perform in the annual Southern Region Middle School Music Festival. The festival concert is comprised of students who were selected by audition from approximately 40 localities in the region. 

Press release submitted by Independent Day School.