After last year's COVID concerns requiring a streaming event, the Staples Orchestra, Choir and Featured Singers thrilled the audience which is limited to 50% capacity this year for safety. Westporters are well aware of the tremendous talent Staples has produced over the years and from the performances of this amazingly talented class there may well be more superstars like Justin Paul at Staples this year.

This exceptional production was guided by the dedicated staff which includes Orchestra Directors Carrie Mascaro and Jeri Hockensmith, Choral Director Luke Rosenberg, Caitlin Serpliss, Assistant Band Director Mry Gardner, Percussion Director and Philip Giampietro, Band Director. Mr. Giampietro told WestportLocal this:

"For this year’s Candlelight concert, we chose a program that allowed the band, orchestra, and choir programs to collaborate and perform as much of the music all together as possible. This gives the concert itself an undertone of unity and human connection that we hope will carry the audience through the holiday season amidst the challenges of the pandemic".

Although the Friday and Saturday night shows are sold out, the performance will be streamed on Thursday December 23rd at 8:00 PM. Just visit www.StaplesMusic.org.

To learn more about the prolific achievements of this amazing school's programs visit Broadway World's “High School In The Spotlight” article:  https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/High-School-in-the-Spotlight-Staples-High-School-20120402

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