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News From the Music Room, continued...

We are also incredibly One of the most emotional highlights of the year
proud to announce occurred when we hosted the Windham Chamber
that two freshmen, Singers during their final tour before director Rick
Addie York and Nickerson’s retirement. It was a moving evening that
Alison Fagnant, saw our Middle and High School choirs sharing the
were accepted into stage with these elite vocalists in a packed auditorium
the All-State Band. filled with alumni.
Addie achieved the
remarkable feat of As we look toward the finish line of the school year,
1st chair, while Alison we are currently gearing up for our Spring Band and
Alison Fagnant & Addie York was accepted for 2nd Chorus concerts in May. The students have poured
Trombone. Audition their hearts into this repertoire, and we cannot wait
numbers across the state are on a rise and they are to share the final results of their hard work with our
now showing healthy numbers again with some very community and alumni.
strong competition. We are proud and honored to Until next time,
have these students participate in the All- State Band
held at University of Maine in May. Kevin Mania
HMHS Music Department
kevin.mania@rsu29.org
207-538-3860

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