Addison Trail hosts assembly to celebrate Music In Our Schools Month

Addison Trail music students perform during an assembly to celebrate Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM). The event took place on March 4 and featured the school’s Guitar Ensemble (top left), Chamber Orchestra (top middle), Wind Ensemble (top right), Shades of Blue (bottom left) and Concert Choir (bottom right).

On March 4, Addison Trail hosted an assembly to celebrate Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM).

According to the National Association for Music Education’s (NAfME) website (www.nafme.org), “Since 1985, MIOSM has been observed as a yearly month-long celebration (in March) when schools and communities celebrate music in their local schools and the educators who dedicate themselves to bringing music into the lives of students every day.” This year’s theme is “Music Changes Lives.” For more information, go to https://nafme.org/programs/miosm.

During the assembly, Addison Trail students and staff heard performances by the school’s Wind Ensemble, Shades of Blue, Concert Choir, Chamber Orchestra and Guitar Ensemble.

The Addison Trail Music Department is led by Department Head and Band Director Mark Corey. The Choir Director is Jeff Nellessen, and the Orchestra Director is Alex Stombres.