High Schools Come Together For Virtual Band Concert

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The bands at Manalapan, Freehold, and Howell High Schools joined those in Long Branch High School, Ocean Township High School and Crisfield High School & Academy in Maryland for a virtual band concert!

Each band performed a short program of prepared repertoire. This exchange allowed students the chance to experience another school’s approach to similar material and affords our students a chance to reflect on how they can grow as musicians. All groups will also complete a self and peer assessment of the music performed. This unique opportunity allows students to use technology as a tool for their musical development and to see and feel fi rsthand that they are part of a community extending far beyond their school.

This year the group was extremely fortu- nate to have Dr. Andrew Yozviak, Director of Bands at West Chester University, as a guest collaborator. Dr. Yozviak’s primary responsibilities at WCU include conducting the Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds, directing the Golden Rams Marching Band, and teaching graduate and undergraduate conducting classes. Prior to this appointment at WCU, Dr. Yozviak served as Visiting Director of Bands at Susquehanna University and taught for thirteen years in Pennsylvania public schools.

Dr. Yozviak has earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education from West Chester University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Music Degree in Composition from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, and a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Wind Conducting from Rutgers University where he studied with William Berz.

Casino Night Gi Auction

HOWELL – Land O’Pines PTO is hosting a Casino Night Gift Auction on April 21 from 6 to 11:30 p.m. at The American Hotel, Freehold.

Enjoy table games of roulette, poker, blackjack, craps, and more! All winnings are converted to raffle tickets! Must be 21 or older. Admission includes: $60 worth of tick- ets/play money, dinner, dessert, and valet parking

Get your tickets today and join for an exciting night of gaming with awesome prizes all while supporting the students of Land O’ Pines Elementary School! Register at my.cheddarup.com/c/lopcasino-night-gift-auction.

College Planning Workshop

HOWELL – Join for a free educational college planning workshop, on April 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Howell Middle School North, that will focus on high school and middle school students.

They will discuss college fi nancial aid forms and all other information you need to understand in order to maximize the amount of aid you are eligible to receive!

Even if your family is not eligible for needbased aid, we will cover strategies on how to pay for college on the most efficient basis. They will discuss picking colleges that might give you the best opportunity to receive aid. How savings might impact your eligibility. How to get ahead by developing a customized plan and how to lower the out-of-pocket cost.

The Howell Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!