MUSIC
MUSIC
MUSIC
OVERVIEW
Our highly regarded music program has been designated a Best Community for Music Education since 2013. Recognized on the regional and national level for outstanding performing groups and faculty/curricular achievements, the Westport Public Schools Music program also maintains community connections with various organizations including Music for Youth, the Westport Public Library and the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, to name a few.
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The department strives to develop each students’ artistic literacy and global awareness by developing their ability to create, perform and respond to diverse music at the highest level in a safe and nurturing environment. Department goals for achieving a student's musical success:
• Every student should have an opportunity to develop a
lifelong connection to music
• Every student should be able to use music as a vehicle
to interact with their communities
• Every student should be entitled to an education that includes music
through Grade 8
• Every student should have the opportunity to participate
in a music class through Grade 12
• Every student should have the opportunity to participate in the
music program regardless of his or her financial situation
• Every student should have the opportunity to perform on a regular basis
• Every student should have the opportunity to audition for Middle and High School Regional/All-State Music Festivals
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OVERVIEW
Our highly regarded music program has been designated a Best Community for Music Education since 2013. Recognized on the regional and national level for outstanding performing groups and faculty/curricular achievements, the Westport Public Schools Music program also maintains community connections with various organizations including Music for Youth, the Westport Public Library and the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, to name a few.
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The department strives to develop each students’ artistic literacy and global awareness by developing their ability to create, perform and respond to diverse music at the highest level in a safe and nurturing environment. Department goals for achieving a student's musical success:
• Every student should have an opportunity to develop a
lifelong connection to music
• Every student should be able to use music as a vehicle
to interact with their communities
• Every student should be entitled to an education that includes music
through Grade 8
• Every student should have the opportunity to participate
in a music class through Grade 12
• Every student should have the opportunity to participate in the
music program regardless of his or her financial situation
• Every student should have the opportunity to perform on a regular basis
• Every student should have the opportunity to audition for Middle and High School Regional/All-State Music Festivals
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SCHOOLS
SCHOOLS
The Long Lots
Pan Island Express
Steel Drum Band
with music director
Ms Tucker
The Long Lots
Pan Island Express
Steel Drum Band
with music director
Ms Tucker
The Long Lots
Pan Island Express
Steel Drum Band
with music director
Ms Tucker
"Mood Meter"
-Ms Robinson's GFS Grade ? Art Class
How artists communicate their emotional state through color, texture, value and media choice
"Mood Meter"
-Ms Robinson's GFS Grade ? Art Class
How artists communicate their emotional state through color, texture, value and media choice
"Title"
-Mr Soper's KHS Art Class
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"Title"
-Mr Soper's KHS Art Class
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"Title"
-Mr Soper's KHS Art Class
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COURSE OF STUDY
COURSE OF STUDY
COURSE OF STUDY
STAPLES MUSIC
Staples High School, Westport CT
Choral ensembles perform at the 2024 Westport POPS Concert, Levitt Pavilion, Westport.
Photo by Kerry Long.
LATEST NEWS
PHOTOS
Staples Musicians Wow the Crowd at POPS 2025!
It was quite the undertaking, but in 48 hours the Staples Music team, students, technicians, the SMPA and a slew of other helpers scrambled 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!
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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.​​​
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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Viva la Cabaret Olé!
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
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Please refer to this website throughout the school year for updated information about events & performances.​
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OCT 3 SHS Orchestra and Band Concert
7:30pm, Staples
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OCT 16 SHS Fall Parlor Concert
7:30pm, Trinity Episcopal Southport
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OCT 30 SHS Chamber Orchestra Concert
7:00pm, SCC Hoskins Hall
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NOV 12 ASBDA HS Band Festival
All Day, Maloney High School
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NOV 15 Western Region HS Auditions
9:00am-5:00pm, Westhill High School
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DEC 11 Candlelight Concert Dress Rehersal
3:00pm, Staples
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DEC 12 Candlelight Concert
8:00pm, Staples
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DEC 13 Candlelight Concert
3:00pm & 8:00pm, Staples
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DEC 16 Youth Candlelight Concert- BMS, GFS, LLS in school performance
10:00-10:45am, Staples
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DEC 17 Youth Candlelight Concert- CMS, SES, KHS, CES in school performance
10:00-10:45am, Staples
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