Holland Patent named a "Best Community for Music Education" for the seventh consecutive year!
The Holland Patent Music Department is proud to have been once again named a Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation. This distinction is awarded to school districts who go above and beyond to provide outstanding music-making opportunities for students. More impressively, this is the seventh consecutive year the district has earned this distinction! Thank you to the parents, teachers, students, and administration who make recognition like this possible.
Holland Patent Music Department presents Cabaret!
Join us in celebrating a yearly Holland Patent tradition - Cabaret! The performance will feature a wide variety of popular music performed by the Vocal Ensemble, String Ensemble, and Jazz Ensemble. Our senior music students will be the stars of the show. We look forward to seeing you on April 21 and 22!
Holland Patent Knightly Players Presents "The Little Mermaid"!
Come join Ariel, Prince Eric, Sebastian, and the rest of the cast as Holland Patent proudly presents "The Little Mermaid" on Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4. Tickets and additional information can be found on the poster below. This show is not to be missed!
Holland Patent Music Students to participate in 2023 Elementary All County Festival!
Congratulations to the following 5th and 6th grade music students who will be participating in the 2023 Elementary All County Music Festival in Rome. These students were accepted by teacher's recommendation based on their outstanding level of musicianship. These students are:
Harlow S. - Soprano
Avery L. - Soprano
Adriana H. - Soprano
Delanie R. - Violin
Rachel G. - Cello
Evan K. - Double Bass
Julia P. - Clarinet
Justin P. - Tenor Sax
Payton J. - Bari Sax
Cody S. - Trombone
Sean R. - Tuba
Luke R. - Percussion
19 Holland Patent Music Students accepted in 2023 Jr. High All County Music Festival!
The Holland Patent Music Department is proud to announce that 19 student musicians in grades 7-9 successfully auditioned and earned a spot in the 2023 OCMEA All County Music Festival. Students will prepare music and participate in the festival in March, to be held at Clinton High School. Congratulations to the following students:
Reily C. - Violin 1
Holly B. - Violin 2
Elizabeth B. - Violin 2
Sophie R. - Viola
Peyton A. - Flute Alternate
Olivia P. - Clarinet
Ava L. - Clarinet
Tori C. - Trumpet
Brett D. - French Horn
Avery K. - Soprano
Michayla S. - Soprano
Miguel P. - Soprano
Jordynn S. - Soprano
London S. - Soprano
Haylie G. - Soprano
Lexus J. - Soprano
Abbey K. - Alto
Carly D. - Alto
Alexis S. - Alto
1 High School Musician selected for All-Eastern!
1 Holland Patent High School musician was selected to participate in the 2023 NAfME Conference All-Eastern! This festival is for the best-of-the-best musicians from CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, PA, VT, and part of Europe who have earned their spot by performing the most challenging solo repertoire and earning a perfect or near perfect score. Only a small fraction of students who audition are selected. Huge congratulations goes out to:
Heather B. - Violin Alternate
2 High School Musicians selected for Conference All-State!