Music Education Changes Lives
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Upcoming Events
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BEATFEST IS HERE!
Thursday, May 28, 4:30 PM
Ritzer FieldBeatfest, the student-run student music showcase, returns to Ritzer Field on Thursday, May 28.
Tickets are on sale now—$5 for students and $15 for adults. Buy now so you can experience this unique festival in our school’s own backyard and support SOMA’s talented student musicians. Get more information here.
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SPRING CONCERT SEASON CONTINUES
Columbia High School Auditorium
Columbia’s concert ensembles will be presenting their Spring Concerts beginning the end of April.
Join the hundreds of students who have been perfecting their crafts with our Orchestra, Choral and Band directors since September, as they present a challenging and spirited range of selections.
Orchestra Concert — April 28, 7:00 PM
Percussion Ensemble — April 30, 7:00 PM
Band Concert — May 20, 7:00 PM
Choral Concert — June 4, 7:00 PMSuggested donation for all concerts is $5. All donations support music at Columbia.
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SECOND ANNUAL CHS DOUBLE BASS NIGHT
Thursday, May 21, 7:00 PM
CHS Orchestra RoomCHS Orchestras presents its second annual performance and jam session to support the maintenance of CHS’s instruments, specifically double basses! This event is generously sponsored by Finlay + Gage.
Come out to CHS and see some amazing solo performances by SOMSD bass students, guest artists, teachers, and more. There will be a raffle to fundraise for CHS instrument upkeep, too.
RSVP to Mr. Croce.Can’t attend? You can donate here and note “Double Bass.”
Excelsior Singers Bring Cheer to SOMSD Board Meeting
The Excelsior Singers, under the direction of Mr. Nicholas Diaz, opened the SOMSD November Board of Education meeting with a brief but beautiful performance. They set a joyful tone for the evening as the holiday concert season gets underway.
Cougar Marching Band Wraps Up Stunning Season
The Cougar Marching Band presented its moving field show, Let It Be, at State Championships, wrapping up an incredible season.
FUNDED: CHSMPA Helps CHS Purchase New Truck for Cougar Marching Band
CHSMPA chipped in with CHS to purchase the Cougar Marching Band a new truck to move its equipment all over the district (and to compete all over NJ).
The Prom is a Smashing Success!
Congratulations to the cast, crew and of course, the musicians in the pit!