On the eve of Kindergarten Registration Week, the () kicked off Ode to Joy – A Celebration of Music on Friday, January 10 at Rosemount High School.
The is celebrating music in 2025
Almost two centuries have passed and Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” remains a symbol of hope, peace, and fellowship. It’s a masterful musical celebration that makes everyone who listens to it feel almost instantly imbued with a torrent of positive emotions. This is also a song that is familiar to most elementary and high school students at the , since they perform it with their music teachers.
Music has an extraordinary ability to evoke emotions and create vibrant atmospheres. The colorful background adorned with lively music notes is a testament to the joy and creativity that music brings into our lives. It serves as a visual reminder of the connection we share with melodies that inspire, heal, and uplift our spirits. As we immerse ourselves in the rhythms and harmonies, we are not just listeners; we are participants in a universal language that transcends boundaries and unites us all. Embrace the importance of music in our daily lives, for it is not just art, but a fundamental part of our human experience.
For the 2025 Kindergarten Registration Campaign in January our theme will be Ode to Joy – a Celebration of Music. It is an opportunity to highlight the magic of musical instruction and activities at the , beginning at Kindergarten.
Imbued with a passion for music and education, Melina Catalano points to her family and her education at () schools as paving the way for a career combining her two passions.
Four students from Rosemount High School (RHS) shared their stories about the importance of music in their lives. They all attended an elementary school before going to RHS.
Celebrating its 45th anniversary this season, the Chorale continues to create amazing choir opportunities for the student population and beyond. Conductor Patricia “Pat” Abbott, who has been at the helm for 35 of those years and is also its executive and artistic director, says this is the only such program offered by a Quebec school board.
As part of celebrating music during the month of January, schools across the () were invited to submit a recorded instrumental or vocal performance of “Ode to Joy” or another song for a video montage to showcase the musical talents of students.