Rocky Point Students Ring In Holiday Cheer

Press release from the Rocky Point Union Free School District:

Jan. 5, 2022

The Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School fifth grade select chorus, “High Notes” brought live music back to the stage of the school with three stellar performances of their winter musical, “The Grumps of Ring-A-Ding Town,” on Dec. 21 and Dec. 22. It had been 733 days since a production of any kind took place on this stage. The musical included five songs, choreography and dance, speaking parts and instrumental performers.

A brief summary of the show: “The bells of ol’ Ring-A-Ding Town have stopped ringing because the townspeople have completely lost their holiday spirit. With all of the pressures of the season, they have become so grumpy that even the bells refuse to ring. When a severe winter storm pounds the village with ice, wind and snow, the grumpy citizens are reminded how much they need each other and how rewarding it can be to share and care for one another in the true spirit of the season. Luckily, the voice of reason comes from a child who helps restore peace, love and joy. The townspeople remembered that they all work better when they work together, and the bells of Ring-A-Ding Town began to ring again.”

“The students put in a tremendous amount of time and effort to make this production a success,” Elementary Chairperson Mr. Craig Knapp said. “They spent countless hours both before and after school for many months preparing for their winter musical. The teamwork that was constantly on display was paramount, and I feel incredibly honored to teach these dedicated, energetic and talented students. They performed with great artistry and joy, and they helped breathe life back onto the Joseph A. Edgar stage. I am very proud of these amazing singers.”

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