Farmingdale Student Musicians Perform In Prestigious Concert

Howitt Middle School students recently performed in the capstone concert for the Farmingdale Youth Council’s Summer Music Program.

The concert comes after three weeks of intensive musical instruction designed to help students extend their instrumental skills and stay in practice.

Students have the opportunity to work collaboratively with older and younger peers in a unique, fun musical experience.

This year’s Summer Music Program included a concert band, a jazz/pops band, and three different orchestra ensembles.

"Farmingdale Youth Council’s Summer Music Program provides the ideal summer experience for band and orchestra students in the Farmingdale School District,” teacher Erika Felker said. “Music is among the best activities one can engage in, especially over the summer, and making music is one of the best ways to spend a few hours on a summer day.”

Photo 1: Howitt Middle School Combined Summer Orchestras Finale pictured with teacher Erika Felker.

Photo 2: Howitt Middle School Summer Band pictured with with Scott Bergersen.

Images via Farmingdale School District