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 2024 Westport Pops Concert. Photo by Kerry Long.
LATEST NEWS
POPS 2025 Wows the Crowd With Stellar Performances
It was quite the undertaking, but in 48 hours the Staples Music team, students, technicians, the SMPA and a slew of other helpers made ready and pulled off another amazing performance! After changing venues from the Levitt to SHS due to weather concerns, setting up a new sound system, re-staging the show, feeding 200 musicians and and concert goers, the concert began. And in true fashion, the talented vocal groups, Symphonic Band & Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble wowed the crowd!
Viva la Cabaret Olé!
March 30 was an amazing night of good food, auctioning & prizes and stellar music. The Orph fundraiser, to support their trip to the Spain Choral Festival in summer '25, was a huge win for performers and concert goers alike. Thanks to all who made the event happen and contributed. Photos N. Lalor Photography
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SHS Symphonic Band at Carnegie Hall!
The Staples High School Symphonic Band made its NYC Carnegie Hall debut at the National Band & Orchestra Festival, April 1 2025. They were invited to perform along with Port Richmond High School Wind Ensemble, Mason High School Honors Symphony Orchestra and Mason High School Philharmonic Orchestra
​They began the morning in a clinic with former Columbia University Wind Ensemble director Jasmine Britt. Their 1:30 performance included “Across the Great Plains,” “One Life Beautiful” and “First Suite in E Flat,” conducted by their directors Kevin Mazzarella and Caitlin Serpliss.
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SHS Music Takes Broadway!
The Pop Music ECE and AP Music Theory classes visited Broadway April 9 to see "MJ The Musical." A highlight of the trip was meeting with Tony Kadleck (lead trumpet) and Brian Pareschi (second trumpet), and other members of the pit orchestra after the performance.​​
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.
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Black Lives Matter.
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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.
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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.
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We Are Listening.
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Mrs. Brima, Ms. Mascaro, Mr. Mazzarella,
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.​​​​
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JUN 6 Westport Pops
7:00pm, Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts (Lawn opens 6:00pm)
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