A Best Communities for Music Education recipient since 2013
A Best Communities for Music Education recipient since 2013
FACULTY
FACULTY
A Best Communities for Music Education recipient
since 2013
STAPLES MUSIC
Staples High School, Westport CT
The SHS Band performs on the Waterside tage at Disney World March '24.
LATEST NEWS
Staples Musicians Invited to Perform at All-State
After participating in a rigorous audition schedule, 11 SHS musicians were invited to perform at the prestigious All-State Festival. The festival, held at the Hartford Convention Center April 4-6, brings together the finest high school musicians in the state of Connecticut. Congrats to our outstanding musicians!
Band: Deneil Betfarhad, trumpet; Ryder Levine, flute; Zachary Newshel, timpani
Orchestra: Isabel Jo, viola; Ludovit Pauliny, oboe; Ayush Rudra, double bass
Choir: Demi Betfarhad, bass; Josie Caricato, alto; Sofia Donroe, alto; Alex Esser, tenor; Alyssa Lee, alto
The entire SHS Music Department descended on Disney March 7-11 to participate in Festival Disney. The festival gives ensembles the chance to compete with other schools from across the country, while also having the opportunity to spend a little time in the park!
Westport Grades 3-5 & 8 Celebrate the Holidays at the Youth Candlelight Concerts Dec 19 & 20
Westport schools grades 3-5 & 8 attended a special performance of the 83rd Candlelight Concert at Staples on the mornings of December 19 and 20. Students were treated to a winter art show (of their own artwork), a host of elves who greeted and emceed the performances and of course, holiday music including “March” from The Nutcracker, “Ose Shalom,” and “A Christmas Festival.”
The concert aligns with the mission of the Westport Public Schools, to prepare all students to reach their full potential as life-long learners and socially responsible contributors to our global community. The arts serve as an integral component of a comprehensive strategy where students acquire and apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, achieve personal/collective goals, and feel and show empathy for others.
Candlelight is a unique and beloved Westport tradition that is perfect to share with our younger students. We aim to give them a powerful experience for many that otherwise would not be able to see it as the performances typically sell out within hours each year.
Westport Public Schools Receives Best Community for Music Education Recognition, AGAIN!
The Westport Music Department’s Vision is to develop our students’ artistic literacy and global awareness by growing their ability to create, perform and respond to diverse music at the highest level in a safe and nurturing environment.
HOPE FOR A BETTER FUTURE
Music has been a timeless way of communication when there were no other words to be said. It can have the power to heal, unify, and transcend all boundaries. It is now more than ever that we need to stay connected in order to listen and learn from each other.
Black Lives Matter.
We stand by our mission to prepare all students to reach their full potential as life-long learners and socially responsible contributors to our global community, yet we remain teachable ourselves in our efforts in order to fully promote that mission through and beyond the current and ongoing racial injustices.
We are proud to be a part of a national association that promotes equity and we stand united with you as the Staples Music community accepting of all of our differences in the hope for a better future.
We Are Listening.
Mr. Giampietro, Ms. Mascaro, Mrs. Brima,
Mrs. Pine, Mrs. Serpliss, Mr. Winters
National Association for Music Education Statement
Please refer to this website throughout the school year for updated information about events & performances.
MAR 7-11 Disney Music Festival
Orlando, FL
APR 4-6 All-State Festival
Hartford Convention Center
APR 30 Spring Band Concert
7:30pm, SHS
MAY 3 Spring Orchestra Concert
7:30pm, SHS
MAY 10 Spring Choral Concert
7:30pm, SHS
MAY 20 Chamber Concert: SHS/MS
7:00pm, MoCA Westport
MAY 27 Memorial Day Parade
8:00am, Westport
JUN 7 Westport Pops Concert
7:00pm, Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts
The Happiest Place on Earth!