The Walton Central School District music department will host two annual events. The first is the music awards concert, which is set for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 9. The concert will be held in the high school courtyard. This event is also a barbecue-style picnic, sponsored by the Friends of Music. Cost for the meal is by donation.
Throughout the evening, a variety of duets and soloists will perform. The evening will be capped by short performances by the large high school ensembles, including the orchestra, chorus, and band.
Letter and pin awards, as well as NYSSMA medals will be presented during the event. Special senior recognition awards and underclassman awards given by the Friends of Music, will also be included.
Members of the community are invited. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.
In the case of inclement weather, it will be held in the gymnasium and auditorium.
At 6 p.m. Thursday, June 10, the Spring String Fling will be held in the high school auditorium. The concert will showcase orchestra students from third grade up through high school. Each orchestra will perform individually. A few NYSSMA solos and duets will also perform. The concert culminates with a mass orchestra, including the advanced elementary orchestra, middle school orchestra, and high school orchestra.
The concert is free and open to the public.
