Fourth Grade Music “Informances” a Hit

“Informances” at Woodhull Intermediate School and Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School featured fourth grade chorus, orchestra and band students and programs earlier this week. Parents were invited to watch their child’s first concert where students had the ability to showcase all they have learned studying their instruments.

“Our fourth annual ‘informances’ were great,” said Kimberly Musial, district director of fine and performing arts. “The Department of Fine & Performing Arts would like to thank all of our fourth grade music parents for supporting their children in their desire to pursue music. Learning an instrument is not easy and requires an intense amount of focus, multitasking, discipline and resilience.”

The informal, informative performances showcased the techniques and methods learned by students since they began practicing their singing and playing their instruments in September.

“Ensemble playing also develops teamwork, cooperation and communication,” Ms. Musial said. “These are all skills that will not only benefit these students as they move forward in our music program, but will benefit all areas of their lives, academic and otherwise. Congratulations to everyone on their very first performances.”

The fourth graders and their parents and family members were all thrilled with the performances.

Huntington UFSD’s music program is nearly 100 years old. Music has played especially an important role in the modern district. Huntington students regularly win local, regional and state music award.