music – Page 3 – The Cornwall Local

Wall of Fame honors students

November 25, 2016 Jason Kaplan

A wall of fame usually recognizes the best of the best in a certain field.

Reunion Band kicks off Cornwall’s celebration

July 4, 2016 Ken Cashman

One of the unique features of Cornwall’s Independence Day celebration is the performance of the Reunion Band.

Village bandstand program starts with students

June 3, 2016 Ken Cashman

“I’m a little nervous.” Frank Rudolph admitted as we chatted last week. If he was truly apprehensive, it didn’t show.

School band to play in Albany

December 23, 2015 Ken Cashman

The New York State School Board Association will hold its annual conference in Albany on Feb. 28-29.

Gisser brings soul rock to Main St

September 25, 2015 Jason Kaplan

On Friday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m., The Jason Gisser Band will be opening for Three Dog Night, at The Paramount Center for the Arts in Peekskill. Late last month, Gisser visited Cornwall for a surprise solo street performance.

Local singer appears at Bethel Woods

August 28, 2015 Ken Cashman

It’s a long name. It would be tough fitting “New York School of Music All Stars” on a billboard or a record label (if people were still buying records).

“Kroks” come to Cornwall

December 26, 2014 Ken Cashman

It helps to know the right people. The Harvard Krokodiloes are coming to Cornwall on Jan. 6. The Kroks are the university’s oldest acapella group.

Choral students earned a trip to Carnegie Hall

October 3, 2014 Jason Kaplan

As graduating Cornwall Middle School students, Tara Rao and Sofia Giardella had the unique opportunity of performing at Carnegie Hall at the end of June.

Seniors honored as first scholar artists

May 16, 2014 Jason Kaplan

On May 2, Jessica Lipton and Matthew Suckling were among the 34 high school seniors to be honored for their achievements in the arts and humanities during the first annual Senior Scholar Humanities Breakfast, coordinated by the Orange-Ulster B.O.C.E.S. Division of Instructional Support.

Trumpeter to take national stage

October 4, 2013 Jason Kaplan

Matthew Suckling has an impressive music portfolio. He’ll add to that later this month when he performs with the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) All-National Honor Jazz Ensemble.