Music Spotlight

Sophia is a 5^th grade student in Ms. Muhammed's class and has begun learning drum set to be in our newly started jazz band here at Joseph A. McNeil. Sophia is a second-year percussionist in our concert band and has experience auditioning for NYSSMA and played at this year's homecoming with the Hempstead High School Band. Learning the drum set is another thing added to her list of skills as a percussionist. The drum set requires the player to use both hands and feet and requires strong reading skills! Only two percussion students were selected to play drum set this year, and Mrs. Weaver says that Sophia has worked hard to get started on this new instrument and is so proud of her. We can't wait to showcase her talents at our concerts this spring. Way to go Sophia!

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