Somers Middle School sixth-grade chorus performs spring concert with Broadway, pop and rock selections

Somers Middle School’s sixth-grade chorus performed a spring concert that featured a mix of Broadway, pop and classic rock selections and highlighted classroom vocal techniques and ensemble work. Choral director Marie William led the program and student presenters introduced each selection.

The program included a range of pieces announced by student presenters, among them “Windy Knows” by Cynthia Gray, “What Is This Feeling?” from the Broadway musical Wicked (music by Stephen Schwartz), “Blue Skies,” a song identified as “Can You Hear” (composer announced as Jimmy Pulis), Rihanna’s “Stay” and Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Student soloists named in the program were Claire Feldman and Gianna Lopez. Student presenters included Molly Neely, Juliana Naber, Grace Amensado and Frankie Palumbo.

School staff and student presenters described classroom work on ensemble skills: enunciation and diction, dynamics (including crescendo), harmony and breath support. The program was presented as a culmination and assessment of students’ learning in the performing arts curriculum.

The concert program emphasized performance technique and group cohesion rather than formal adjudication or competitive results. No district policy changes or school-board actions were announced during the performance.

For parents and guardians, the school noted a separate logistical announcement about an upcoming field trip and directed families to expect more information via ParentSquare.