music

Eight students perform in Jazz Ensemble

February 28, 2024 Jason Kaplan

The top middle and high school jazz musicians in Orange County earned the opportunity to perform before a crowd at Goshen High School on Feb. 10. Among those were eight Cornwall students.

Barth earned spot at state music annual conference

January 24, 2024 Jason Kaplan

Cornwall High School senior Emerson Barth recalls watching his sister perform when she was selected for area all-state and thinking that’s something he wanted to aspire to one day.

Church acoustics play integral role in recording sessions

October 18, 2023 Jason Kaplan

Bands typically record albums in a studio, but the Collective Brass Quintet, seeking a similar sound to music recorded during the Romantic Era, held its recording sessions in the nave of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Cornwall.

Zahn retires after 58 years as church organist

December 7, 2022 Jason Kaplan

Elissa Zahn started playing the organ at the age of 16 and recently retired after a 58-year career playing as a professional church musician.

CCHS seniors earn spots in all-state chorus

October 19, 2022 Jason Kaplan

The ultimate goal for any sports team is to win a championship at the state level. The equivalent for music is being selected for the New York State School Music Association’s (NYSSMA) All-State Mixed Chorus.

Human cannonball soars at the Savage Wonder Festival

June 1, 2022 Ken Cashman

The human cannonball was the headline attraction at the first Savage Wonder Festival.

Middle school students qualify for All-County performances

March 23, 2022 Jason Kaplan

Cornwall Middle School will be well represented when the Orange County Music Educators Association (OCMEA) Elementary and Junior High Festivals kick off at the end of April and the beginning of May. A total of 25 students have been selected for All-County honors.