Columbia High School Musicians Perform In Atlantic City

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The Columbia High School Virtuosi Ensemble performed at the New Jersey School Boards Association State (NJSBA) Convention on Oct. 23 at the Atlantic City Convention Center.

The Virtuosi Ensemble submitted a video performance to the NJSBA and received an acceptance to perform at the convention in June 2019. The ensemble was one of six student groups invited state-wide to perform at the convention, and were the only string ensemble invited.

The ensemble played the first movement of the Felix Mendelssohn Octet in E-flat Major, Op.20. The students considered it an honor to be chosen and had a great time exhibiting their talents at the convention. The ensemble was also pleased to be supported by various administrators and board members of the district who were present at the performance and have been supportive of the program throughout the years.

FRONT ROW: Hank Mecinski, Gabriel Roth, Daisy Andrejco, Hazel Allison Way, Zubin Kremer Guha, Jasper Thomas Yount, Imogen Pranger, Tess von Brachel, Julien Gagnier, Frida Rahmani

BACK ROW: Dr. Ronald G. Taylor (Superintendent), Dr. Kalisha Morgan (Interim Principal, Columbia High School), James A. Manno (Supervisor, Fine and Performing Arts), Todd Van Bevern (String Orchestra Teacher), Paul Roth (School Business Administrator), Annemarie Maini (School Board President)

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