The 2022-23 school year marked the 20th year of the FFCS Jazz Fest concert series. For the 20th anniversary, the Fonda-Fultonville Central School District invited 20 school district bands to participate in this special event. Throughout the day, you could hear the sweet sounds of jazz, contemporary, and big-band musical styles for all to enjoy! You might even think you were attending the New Orleans Jazz Festival with just how good and smooth the bands are playing some of the classics!Â
Fonda-Fultonville would like to thank the following school districts for making a significant contribution to today’s musical odyssey: Amsterdam Central School District, Mayfield High School, OESJ High School Jazz Ensemble, Perry Junior High Jazz Ensemble, New Hartford High School Jazz Ensemble, Oneida High School Jazz Combo, Scotia-Glenville High School Jazz Ensemble, Saratoga Springs High School Jazz Ensemble, Oneida High School Jazz Ensemble, Schenectady High School Combo I, Schenectady High School Combo II, Gloversville High School Jazz Ensemble, Herkimer High School Jazz Ensemble, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School, Sidney High School Jazz Ensemble, Lasalle Institute Jazz Ensemble, and Averill Park High School.
To celebrate this significant anniversary, we are sharing a behind-the-scenes conversation with FFCS Music Teacher Mr. Lenig. We hope you enjoy it.
Why is music education important in school?
I have many thoughts regarding the importance of music education in public schools. Although my thoughts are congruent with many of the generally accepted thoughts, I also believe that music education provides tools and team structures students use their entire lives. Of course, reading music is a higher-functioning multi-layered skill. It encompasses aspects of both literary and mathematical cognitive skills. In addition, an ensemble member is part…
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