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!
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