Four talented student musicians from Port Chester Middle School will perform as a quartet at the American Brass Quintet concert on March 10.
Seventh graders Aiden Escobar (trombone), Angel Gonzalez (French horn) and Alan Grande (trumpet) and eighth grader Adam Van Der Wateren (trumpet), who exemplify extraordinary commitment to the band program at Port Chester, will have the memorable musical experience.
“These students demonstrate a hunger to go above and beyond,” band director Ulysses Torres said. “They are the first musicians ready to begin at our morning rehearsals, they request to meet at lunch and after school to work on their music, and above all, they all model and exemplify what it means to be part of our music program at PCMS.”
In addition, the students will engage in a coaching session with the American Brass Quintet prior to the concert. They will perform for the highly trained and successful musicians and receive feedback from them, which will enhance their own musical journey.
“Having the opportunity to perform for world-class musicians and receive feedback and constructive criticism from them in a masterclass setting will provide them an invaluable experience that they can bring back to the music community in Port Chester,” Torres said. “I hope this experience is a lasting memory in all of their lives.”
Torres described the students as kind, inquisitive and helpful musicians in the school community.
The American Brass Quintet, one of the premier chamber music ensembles, has been in residence at the Julliard School since 1987. The concert will be held on Sunday, March 10, at the Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester in Rye, New York.
Date Added: 3/5/2024