Tag: music
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The Miracle of Music
By: William Goodwin ’28 Studies suggest that music improves memory, brings back old memories, and improves mood of patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Under the direction of Mrs. Sally Zehnter, Mr. Daniel Haslbauer, and Mr Joe. Wasserman, a small group of Chaminade students recently visited LIAD (Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center) where they had the…
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Making Music: Students, Faculty, and Alumni Gather to Perform in Chaminade’s Third Annual Jam Night
By Matthew Schuh ‘26 On a brisk Wednesday night, January 8, over 25 Chaminade students, teachers, and alumni gathered on the stage of Darby Auditorium for an evening of musicianship and camaraderie during Chaminade’s third annual Jam Night. Jam Night, founded in conjunction with Chaminade’s Jam Band and led by social worker Mr. Joseph Wasserman,…
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Honoring the Fallen: Chaminade Bands March in Annual Memorial Day Parade
By Andrew Hilton ’22 Chaminade’s music program is deeply rooted in tradition; student body masses, varsity football games, and school musicals are only a few of the annual events for which dedicated student musicians perform. On Monday, May 27th, the Flyers, Crimson, and Pep Bands carried on one of their most celebrated traditions: marching in…
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He Who Sings Prays Twice: University of Dayton Gives the Flyers a Rhythm
By Justin Caccavo ’20 On a typical Friday morning inside the walls of Chaminade High School, one would expect to find exhausted students eagerly anticipating the start of their weekend. However, on the morning of Friday, October 6 this was most certainly not the case! The Flyers were lively and focused on the Ebony Heritage…
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Where Art and History Collide: Seniors and Freshmen Attend Fine Arts Presentation
On October 19, 2016, Dr. Susan Zwirn of Hofstra University challenged the senior and freshman classes to begin to think about artwork in the light of its historical context.
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Flyers Showcase Their Musical Prowess: Chaminade Holds 7th Annual Music Recital
By Michael Tsui ’18 Once a year, some of Chaminade’s finest musicians get to showcase their talent at a music recital held in Hearst Auditorium. Students are invited to select a musical piece that highlights their unique abilities. This year’s repertoire included music from a variety of time periods ranging from the Baroque Era and…