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Rush-Henrietta Music Shines at NYSSMA Majors!

Rush-Henrietta's band, chorus, and orchestra student musicians performed exceptionally well during the NYSSMA Major Organization Festival held in May. 

  • Our Symphonic Band earned Gold with Distinction rating!

  • RH Singers earned a Gold with Distinction rating!
  • The Symphonic Orchestra earned a Gold rating!

  • The Jazz Ensemble earned a Gold rating!  

Symphonic Band and Symphonic Orchestra performed level 5 pieces. This indicates musical selections that are difficult and recommended for more advanced high school ensembles and soloists of experience and proficiency.

Jazz Ensemble and RH Singers performed level 6 pieces. This indicates musical selections that are very difficult and designed for musically mature ensembles of exceptional competence and the most advanced soloists. 

Rush-Henrietta had three other ensembles performing.

  • The Sherman 6th grade band performed and earned a Gold rating.

  • The Roth 7th grade band performed and earned a Gold rating.

  • The Roth 8/9 Concert band performed and earned a Silver rating.

There are three high school concerts between May 22 and May 29. Watch these awesome students and their terrific teachers live! Each concert will be livestreamed at www.rhnet.org/concert.

Thursday, May 22, 7 p.m.
Mixed Chorus
Barbershop
Spectrum Singers
RH Singers

Tuesday, May 27, 7 p.m.
Chamber Orchestra
Symphonic Band

Thursday, May 29, 7 p.m.
Symphonic Orchestra
Jazz Ensemble