by Rachel Hunter
The Gouverneur Elementary School Pre-K and Kindergarten Concert, conducted by Mrs. Betty Hall, was held on Nov. 29 in the GHS Auditorium.
This was the first indoor concert hosted by Gouverneur Elementary School since the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. All were welcomed by Gouverneur Elementary School Principal Charity Zawatski, Assistant Principal Rich Trowbridge, and other GES staff. The concert commenced with an introduction by GES Music Teacher Mrs. Betty Hall. The GHS Auditorium was packed with community members ready to support the youngest Gouverneur Wildcat students.
The Pre-Kindergarten Classes performed “Winter Wiggles” by Teresa Jennings and a traditional holiday selection, “We Wish You A Merry Christmas.” The Kindergarten Classes performed the traditional, “Must Be Santa,” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Johnny Marks. The Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes then joined together for “Jingle Bells” by James Pierpont. The GES teachers distributed handheld jingle bells, which delighted the local audience during the students’ final performance. Much applause sounded as the concert concluded.
Gratitude was extended to all those who helped prepare the Gouverneur Elementary School students for the special night through their support of the music programs in the Gouverneur Central School District. Special appreciation was extended to the Gouverneur Central School District Board of Education, GCS Superintendent of Schools Jacquelyn Kelly, Gouverneur Elementary School Principal Charity Zawatski, Gouverneur Elementary School Assistant Principal Rich Trowbridge, Gouverneur, Central Custodial Staff, Mrs. Harmer, Mrs. Newvine, and Elementary Office Staff, Elementary Special Area Teachers, Gouverneur Elementary School Staff, GHS Principal Cory Wood, Gouverneur Central Transportation Staff, and the Gouverneur Central Music Department. Gratitude was extended to all the families and friends in the Gouverneur community who support and encourage the students.
The Gouverneur Central School District will host a series of holiday and winter concerts this season. Grades 1 and 2 held their concert on Wednesday, November 30, and Grades 3 and 4 held their concert on Thursday, December 1. Grades 7 and 8 will hold the Middle School Concert, featuring the band, orchestra and chorus, on Thursday, December 15, 7 p.m., at the GHS auditorium. The High School Concert (Grades 9-12) will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 7 p.m., in the GHS auditorium, and will feature the band, orchestra and chorus.
The Gouverneur High School Music Department will also present a Winter Coffee House on Sunday, December 18, at the Gouverneur Community Center, starting at 3:30 p.m. featuring the Jazz Band, Chamber Singers, and Select Strings. All are invited to enjoy some music and refreshments during the winter season. Donations will be taken at the door and refreshments proceeds will go to the GHS Music Department.
For more information about the Gouverneur Central School District, visit gcsk12.org.