JFK Middle School: Patriot Herald Newsletter JFK Patriot Herald 2020 Q2 | Page 5

JFK Music Department Newsletter Items Upcoming JFK Music Department Events: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Thursday, January 16, 2020 Gr. 7 Band and Orchestra Concert, 7:00pm, JFK auditorium Gr. 8 Band and Orchestra Concert, 7:00pm, JFK auditorium JFK Chorus Concert (gr. 6-8), 7:00pm, JFK auditorium Gr. 6 Band and Orchestra Concert, 7:00pm, JFK auditorium Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony Congratulation to the 8 th grade JFK Patriot Band for representing Enfield so honorably in the Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony this past Sunday November 10 th , 2019. The band rehearsed the Service Sets Ceremony music with the Enfield High School Marching Eagles before the parade step-off at 1pm. Some highlight photos from the event are shared below. To honors the veterans who served our country the JFK Patriot Band performed the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard Hymns while marching in the parade formation from the Longview Grounds set-up area to the Enfield Town Hall Ceremony area. At the ceremony the Patriot Band and Enfield Marching Eagles joined forces to perform the Service sets as a combined band. The musical performance highlights the pride Enfield has for all who have served and continue to serve our country. CMEA Eastern Regional Middle School Auditions The following students below will be representing John F. Kennedy and Enfield, CT in an audition process on December 7 th , 2019 at William J. Johnston Middle School in Colchester, CT to determine acceptance into the Connecticut Music Educators Association Eastern Regional Middle School Festival that takes place on March 6 and 7 th , 2020 at host site Enfield High School. These students from grades 6-8 are members of the choir, orchestra and band program here at JFK who are challenging themselves to work on a prepared solo audition that is evaluated by music professionals for placement into the regional ensembles. These gifted and talented students deserve our recognition and best wishes for a meaningful and successful performance. Congratulations and good luck! 5