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Welcome to the Commack Music Department Website! This site will provide the students, their families, and the community a greater understanding and awareness of the music program in our schools. Included in the website are links to the various music programs found at each building, links to local, state, and national organizations and affiliates, a photo page, information pertaining to NYSSMA, and a district-wide calendar listing various music concerts/events that take place throughout the school year.

Mr. Helfner led a Flash Mob CHS ICA Wind Ensemble Video - Check it out!

Online payment option now available for payment of Instrumental Maintenance Fees!

NAMM Foundation Reveals COMMACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
A ‘2013 Best Community For Music Education’ In The United States

CARLSBAD, Calif. (March 18, 2013) — The National Association for Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation today announced the results of its 14th annual Best Communities for Music Education survey, which acknowledges schools and districts across the U.S. for their commitment to and support for music education in schools. This year Commack Public Schools has been designated a “Best Community!” This is Commack’s fifth Best Communities for Music Education recognition as the district received this honor in 2002, 2008, 2011, and 2012. Listed below is a complete list of Best Communities for Music Education recipients.

The Best Communities for Music Education survey is a nationwide search for communities whose programs exemplify a strong commitment to music education. Established in 1999, Best Communities for Music Education recognizes and celebrates schools, their administrators, teachers, board members, parents and students for their support of music education and their efforts to assure access to all students as part of the core curriculum.

A special thank you to the Board of Education, Building and Central Administration and the community for their continued support of the music program.
Congratulations to our talented and dedicated music students and teachers!

Commack High School was selected by the GRAMMY Foundation as a 2012 GRAMMY Signature School Semi-Finalist! This is the sixth consecutive year that the department was selected as a finalist for this prestigious award. Commack was one of three school districts throughout Suffolk County selected as a semi-finalist. Congratulations for this recognition is due to the District's efforts in providing all students, Kindergarten through twelfth grade, an enriching, valuable music education experience. For more information concerning the GRAMMY Signature Schools Program, go to: www.grammyintheschools.com

Assembly & Concert Dates
2012-2013

DISTRICT EVENTS
February 4, 2013	District Art Walk/Music Concert at CMS 6:00p.m.
April 19, 2013	District Jazz Night at CHS 7:00p.m.
INDIAN HOLLOW
May 3, 2013	Grade 2 Art, Music & Literature Celebration 10:00a.m.
May 8, 2013	Grade 1 Art, Music & Literature Celebration 10:00a.m.
May 23, 2013	Grade K Art, Music & Literature Celebration 10:00a.m.
NORTH RIDGE
April 17, 2013	Spring Concert Grade 2 10:00a.m.
May 7, 2013	Spring Concert Grade 1 10:00a.m.
May 9, 2013	Spring Concert Grade K 10:00a.m.
June 14, 2013	Flag Day Concert Grade 1 10:00a.m.
ROLLING HILLS
March 6, 2013	Grade 2 Spring Showcase 10:00a.m.
March 13, 2013	Grade 1 Spring Showcase 10:00a.m.
March 20, 2013	Grade K Spring Showcase 10:00a.m.
WOODPARK
March 19, 2013	Grade K Spring Concert 10:00a.m.
March 19, 2013	Grade 1 Spring Concert 12:15p.m.
March 19, 2013	Grade 2 Spring Concert Grade 2:15p.m.
BURR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
December 10, 2012	Winter Concert I Grade 4 Chorus, Grade 5 Band & Orchestra 7:00p.m.
December 12, 2012	Winter Concert II Grade 5 Chorus, Grade 4 Band, Orchestra 7:00p.m.
December 17, 2012	Snow Date Winter Concerts 7:00p.m.
May 1, 2013	Spring Concert Grade 5 1:45 & 7:00p.m.
May 13, 2013	Spring Concert Grade 4 1:45 & 7:00p.m.
MANDRACCHIA/SAWMILL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
December 10, 2012	Winter Concert I Gr. 4 Chorus, Grade 5 Band & Orchestra 7:00p.m.
December 12, 2012	Winter Concert II Grade 5 Chorus, Grade 4 Band & Orchestra 7:00p.m.
December 17, 2012	Snow Date Winter Concerts 7:00p.m.
May 1, 2013	Spring Concert Grade 5 9:45a.m. & 7:00p.m.
May 13, 2013	Spring Concert Grade 4 9:45a.m. & 7:00p.m.
MIDDLE SCHOOL - Click here for Specific Ensemble & Conductor Listings for each Concert
December 3, 2012	Winter Concert/Art Show I 7:00p.m.
December 5, 2012	Winter Concert/Art Show II 7:00p.m.
December 11, 2012	Winter Concert/Art Show III 7:00p.m.
December 20, 2012	Winter Concert/Art Show IV 7:00p.m.
December 21, 2012	Holiday Sing-A-Long Assembly 1:00p.m.
January 7, 2013	Snow Date Winter Concert/Art Show I & III 7:00 pm
January 8, 2013	Snow Date Winter Concert/Art Show II & IV 7:00p.m.
April 5, 2013	Musical In-School Performance 10:00a.m.
April 6, 2013	Musical 7:30p.m.
April 7, 2013	Musical 2:00p.m.
April 30, 2013	Select Music Concert 7:00p.m.
May 1, 2013	Spring Concert/Art Show I 7:00p.m.
May 14, 2013	Spring Concert/Art Show II 7:00p.m.
May 20 2013	Spring Concert/Art Show III 7:00p.m.
May 22, 2013	Spring Concert/Art Show IV 7:00p.m.
June 6, 2013	Tri-M Inductions Ceremony 7:00p.m.
HIGH SCHOOL - Click here for Specific Ensemble & Conductor Listings for each Concert
September 21-23, 2012	Marching Band Camp
October 27, 2012	Homecoming
October 23-25, 2012	Newsday Marching Band Festival
December 4, 2012	Winter Concert /Art Show I 7:30p.m.	Giving Back to the Community! Students, Friends and Family: Please Bring a Non-perishable Food Item
December 18, 2012	Winter Concert/Art Show II 7:30p.m.
December 19, 2012	Winter Concert/Art Show III 7:30p.m.
January 9, 2013	Snow Date Winter Concert/Art Show I, II 7:30p.m.
January 15, 2013	Snow Date Winter Concert/Art Show III 7:30p.m.
March 14, 2013	Musical 1:00p.m. (Senior Citizen Matinee)
March 15, 2013	Musical 8:00p.m.
March 16, 2013	Musical 8:00p.m.
March 17, 2013	Musical 2:00p.m.
May 6, 2013	Spring Concert/Art Show I 7:30p.m.
May 8, 2013	Spring Concert/Art Show II 8:00p.m.
May 15, 2013	Spring Concert/Art Show III 7:30p.m.
May 29, 2013	Spring Concert/Art Show IV 7:30p.m.
June 3, 2013	CHS TRI-M Induction Ceremony 7:00p.m.
June 4, 2013	ENCORE! Music Booster Club Dinner/Dance 6:30p.m.
June 5, 2013	Music Department Awards Periods 8 & 9, Auditorium

Music Links
Schools:	Organizations:
Burr Music Page	American String Teachers Association	SCALA
High School Music Page	American Music Conference	SCMEA.org
IH Music Page	Long Island American Orff-Schulwerk Association	Suffolk Piano Teachers.org
Middle School Music Page	LISFA	Support Music
North Ridge Music Page	Long Island Symphonic Winds
Rolling Hills Music Page	MENC.org
Sawmill Music Page	NYSSMA.org
Wood Park Music Page

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