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The orchestra will perform works written by American composers. On the program will be “Rhapsody in Blue” by George Gershwin, “Rodeo” by Aaron Copland, and “Wood Notes” by William Grant Still. The orchestra will end the concert with “Rhapsody in Blue” featuring Brayton.
Senior student Nico Brayton By Lou Varricchio EDITOR
MIDDLEBURY | A very special Champlain Philharmonic concert will feature Middlebury Union Nico loves Romantic and High School student musician Impressionist music--his favorNico Brayton on piano. ite composers are Beethoven Brayton, as part of the Fall and Ravel, though he has come Concert Series will debut on to love Gershwin too through his Saturday, Oct.19, at 7:30 p.m., at the study of ‘Rhapsody in Blue’.” Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. Brayton, a senior at MUHS, played the piano and mallet perBrayton said that he loves Romantic cussion in the school’s concert band and and Impressionist music, with his favorite jazz band. He performed in the Young composers being Ravel and Beethoven. Artists Showcase Recital and Next “Nico has won several musical distincGeneration Recital. tions during his high school career,” “Outside of school,” according to Ramah added. “He has attended both Roxanne Ramah, an orchestra member District and All-State music festivals, winand board member, “he has studied ning an All-State performance scholarship classical piano with instructor Cynthia his junior year. He has also represented Huard, whom he would like to thank for Vermont in the Music Teachers National a decade of outstanding teaching. Nico Competition for solo piano, and performed loves Romantic and Impressionist music- several times in the annual Cathedral
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A group of community volunteers and MAUSD board members are holding a series of interactive, professionally facilitated conversations that will help inform district leaders as they make decisions about the future of education in the Five Towns. File photo
Sessions planned for Five-Town region. By Krista Siringo MAUSD
BRISTOL | Like many neighboring communities, the Mount Abraham Unified School District (MAUSD) is facing significant challenges including declining student enrollment and aging facilities. Residents need to discuss how to address the challenges and provide the education local students deserve. A group of community volunteers and school board members are holding a series of interactive, professionally facilitated conversations that will help inform district leaders as they make decisions about the future of education in the Five Towns. Citizens can help the school board and school leaders make choices that are in the best interest of students and are informed by the dedicated residents of the “Five Town” community. The first conversations will take place in October. In separate meetings, each town, students and MAUSD staff will talk about their vision for the future. MAUSD’s four strategic goals will provide a springboard for conversation. All conversations are from 6-8 p.m. with light refreshments and childcare provided.
Locations are below: Lincoln: Oct. 1, Burnham Hall New Haven: Oct. 2, Town Hall Monkton: Oct. 10, Monkton Central School Gym Starksboro: Oct. 15, Robinson Elementary School All Purpose Room Bristol: Oct. 17, Firehouse Community Room In the second conversation, on Nov. 5 at Holley Hall in Bristol, we will come together as a district, and share our ideas for the kinds of facilities we need to achieve our shared vision. The third conversation will be on Nov. 20, also at Holley Hall. Participants are invited to share input into the benefits and trade-offs of a range of scenarios for moving forward with district planning. Both of these conversations are from 6-8 p.m., with light refreshments and childcare provided. The input from these conversations will be synthesized and used by the board and school leaders to inform their planning decisions. There will be a joint meeting of the board and school leaders in early January to review and discuss the results of these conversations and decide on next steps in the facilities planning process. Next steps will include additional opportunities for public input. ■
MUHS pianist Nico Brayton.
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-his favorite composers are Beethoven and Ravel, though he has come to love Gershwin too through his study of ‘Rhapsody in Blue’.”
Young Artists and Next Generation showcase recitals. When he is not playing the piano, Nico can be found doing school work, working on the infamous Common Application, running with the MUHS cross country team, or practicing with the high school pit band. Nico’s favorite hobbies include alpine skiing, cycling, board games, and trivia. This will be Nico’s second performance of Rhapsody. Last May, Nico performed the one-movement concerto, arranged for wind ensemble, with his school’s concert band.” Ramah said that Brayton is excited to perform the piece with full orchestral instrumentation. Tickets are available at the door for both performances or in advance at champlainphilharmonic.org. Tickets are $15 General Admission,$10 for seniors (age 60 plus), and $5 for students. ■
Lottery booth visits Pratt’s Store By Lou Varricchio EDITOR
BRIDPORT | The Vermont Lottery’s Cash-n-ator booth visited Pratt’s Store in Bridport on Sept. 25. As part of celebrating 50 years as a local family business serving Bridport and many surrounding communities, Pratt’s welcomed the traveling “cash booth”, the star of the Lottery’s 2019 Cash Craze Tour. Overflow parking was accommodated in Pratt’s lot across Route 22A from the store. In addition to the Lottery’s main attraction, Pratt’s also offered free food, local cheese selections, and samples from Wood Chuck Cider, Bridport Creamery and other regional businesses. ■
Celebrating 50 years as a local family business in Bridport, Pratt’s Store welcomed the Vermont Lottery Cash-n-ator on Sept. 25. Photo by Lou Varricchio
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