May
MUSIC STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Jocelyn Alam Grade 10, Mendham High School, Mendham; Nominated by Patricia Danner Jocelyn is a very talented overall musician, participating in both our string and choral programs at Mendham HS. She is a first violinist in the Orchestra, and also plays in our Select Strings and Cabaret Strings (Jazz) ensembles. Her professionalism has elevated the level of the section, in their musicality and their work ethic. Jocelyn has also found much success in her vocal endeavors, participating in Morris Area Choir, North Jersey Region Choir, All-State Choir, and ACDA All-Eastern Choir. Not only is Joci a fine musician, but she is a very humble and sweet student. She encourages her friends in music, and is the type of student you can rely on in any situation. Joci is one of our top music students as a sophomore in high school and we are all excited to see the new heights she will achieve as she continues on her musical journey! Olivia Guarinello Grade 8, Randolph Middle School, Randolph; Nominated by Hsiao-yu Lin Griggs Olivia is an 8th grade student at Randolph Middle School and has been playing the violin since 4th grade. She is currently the Concert Mistress in 8th Grade orchestra. She began her musical journey by playing the piano in 2nd grade and advancing to the violin in 4th grade. Olivia also joined the Delbarton Young Abbey Orchestra in 5th grade. Olivia continued to grow in her love of the violin as well as her musical craft when she became a student of renowned teacher, Norma Davis. In 7th grade she auditioned for the RMS Con Brio select orchestra and was accepted. In 8th grade, she began playing the viola as well as the violin. Olivia also auditioned for the North Jersey Jr. Regions and was invited to play for viola. Olivia is now a member of the Delbarton Abbey Orchestra where she plays the violin and continues with the Delbarton Young Abbey Orchestra where she plays the viola. Kimberly Love Grade 8, Brooklawn Middle School, Parsippany; Nominated by Joseph Stella Kimberly Love is a talented French horn player in the BMS 8th grade band, but she also takes lessons and plays viola outside of school. Whenever needed, Kimberly is available to lend her viola playing talents to the school district. This year, she volunteered to perform under my direction in the pit orchestra for Cinderella at Parsippany High School (as an 8th grader) and did a wonderful job blending in seamlessly with the high school students. She was also selected by audition to the Region I Intermediate Orchestra on viola. Kimberly is a joy to teach and a truly talented, well-rounded musician. Magdalena Raska Grade 12, Morristown High School, Morristown; Nominated by Norma Davis Magdalena is a senior violinist and has been a member of the Morristown High School Orchestra for the past four years. Magdalena serves as concertmaster of the orchestra where she exhibits excellent musicianship and leadership in every rehearsal. In addition to the orchestra, Magdalena plays first violin in the select MHS String Ensemble and in the advanced Camerata chamber group. She has performed at a number of community and school events where she has enjoyed having the opportunity to share her talent with others. Every year, Magdalena has also performed in the Solo and Small Ensemble concert. Music is very important in Magdalena’s life and playing the violin is a vital form of expression for her.
The 2015-2016 Music Student of the Month program is sponsored by The Provident Bank Foundation