On Saturday, November 22, 14 students from the Farmingdale School District participated in this year's P.E.A.K.(Parents, Educators, and Kids) Festival at Freeport High School. The P.E.A.K. Festival, run by the NMEA (Nassau Music Educators Association), is the fourth-grade prelude to the Division 1 All County Music Festivals. P.E.A.K. provides excellent workshops focusing on choral singing, music concepts, All-County level ensemble experience, skills, and techniques facilitated by a dedicated and talented staff of music professionals. Saltzman East Memorial music teacher Abigail Coacci chaired the event. She worked with the clinicians and volunteers behind the scenes to ensure the festival ran smoothly. Our fourth-grade students, accompanied by Ms. Irene Smykowski from Saltzman East Memorial and Ms. Deanna Cupolo from Northside, enjoyed their favorite sessions of the day, including cardio drumming, ukulele jamming, and folk dancing. The day concluded with a performance showcasing what every student and parent had learned during the day.
Let’s give a big round of applause to the fourth-grade students, their teachers, and parents for a delightful and musical day!