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Five Northwest Catholic Students to Perform in CMEA Ensembles

Five Northwest Catholic student-musicians will be performing as members of the Connecticut Music Educators Association's Regional ensembles.

West Hartford – Five Northwest Catholic student-musicians will be performing as members of the Connecticut Music Educators Association’s Northern Region ensembles. Katharine Jessen ’17 and Sarah Jessen ’17, both of Winsted, will perform in the Orchestra, while Jenna Creighton ’17 of West Hartford and Michael Foster ’19 of Wethersfield will perform in the Band. Emily Driscoll ’17 of Avon will sing in the Choir.

Director of Instrumental Music Daniel Luddy ’03 is thrilled with the students’ achievements. “These five musicians worked hard to achieve this honor,” he said. “”The experience they will have working with top conductors and talented musicians from other schools will be both fun and challenging.”

The CMEA Northern Region High School Festival will take place at New Britain High School on January 13, 2016.

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Since 1961, Northwest Catholic’s mission has been to educate the whole person: mind, body, spirit, and soul. Enrollment for the Class of ’20 is now under way, and prospective students are invited to the take the Entrance Exam at Northwest Catholic on January 25, 2016. For more information, contact Andrew Selig (860-236-4221, x140 or aselig@nwcath.org).

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