BROADCASTING/MUSIC PRODUCTION PROGRAM ENTERTAINS COMMUNITY

On January 12, community members and fellow students braved the weather to be entertained by the Career & Tech Broadcasting/Music Production Program in their first concert. Students demonstrated their musical and vocal talents and took control of the stage lighting and sound.

The live concert provided the students with an amazing learning experience. Each of the students were assigned various roles and they were responsible for all aspects of the event, including setting up the PA system and soundboard. The students even ran the live sound engineering, which included sound checks for the various bands and mixing live sound during the concert. Several students formed bands within the program and had the opportunity to perform on a live sound stage, opening for the nationally touring band, Brotality.

According to Gavin McKee, a student from Livingston Manor, the Broadcasting/Music Production program has been an excellent experience and is giving him the skills and understanding he needs to start his career as a music producer.

Cecelia Norris-Yanes, a student from Fallsburg and lead singer for one of the bands, thought that the concert was a great opportunity for their band to perform in front of a live audience.

“Performing today was a lot of fun, and it has made our band members closer,” said NorrisYanes.

The support from parents, administration, and the community was overwhelming! Even students whose districts were closed that day due to weather, found a way into school for the event

“I am very proud of what these students have accomplished and I look forward to providing more opportunities to showcase their skills,” stated instructor Paul Maopolski