90 from Saint Margaret School to Perform at Carnegie Hall Oct. 30

Saint Margaret School in Pearl River announced that 90 of its students will take the stage at New York City’s famed Carnegie Hall on Thursday, October 30, as part of a collaborative performance with the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland.

The excited students from Pearl River’s Catholic elementary school have been preparing for this moment since early September and are being coached by their music teacher, Mrs. Rhona Metrikin and Mr. Joe Lawliss, a parent volunteer.

“The entire St. Margaret School Community is beaming with pride that our students in grades five through eight will be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience to perform on the stage of Carnegie Hall,” said Mrs. Carolyn Slattery, St. Margaret’s Principal.

The students will be joined by several other choirs from the metropolitan area for an evening of symphonic traditional and folk music, which evokes the rich heritage and culture of Ireland. The Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland was established in 1995 as a peace initiative and is composed of 120 talented young performers from all over Ireland – north and south, and is recognized as one of the most acclaimed youth orchestras Ireland has ever produced.

Concert Details:

The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 30th. For more information on the event and and ticket availability contact www.carnegiehall.org.

Saint Margaret School, located in Pearl River, New York, is a Catholic Elementary School, serving Pre-K3- Grade 8. For more than 50 years, St. Margaret School has been committed to educating the whole child according to Catholic Christian principles. The school provides a values-centered learning environment that fosters personal development, spiritual growth and a commitment to serving others. For information on curriculum, after-school programs, tuition and space availability, please call 845-735-2855 or visit www.saintmargaretschool.com.

PHOTO: Students from Saint Margaret School (Pearl River) rehearse for Thursday night’s performance at Carnegie Hall with the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland. Photo Credit: Orla Maguire