Valley Stream Central District musicians hits the stage at Carnegie Hall

Valley Stream Central High School District held its 66th Annual Music Scholarship Festival on April 4. This year’s festival included a special twist: For the first time, Carnegie Hall, one of the most illustrious performance stages in the world, played host to this longstanding district tradition.

Members of the district’s orchestra, chorus, band and performing arts group traveled to New York City with parents, guardians and Central High School District staff present to witness this unique moment.

Ticket sales from the festival raised funds for a music scholarship that goes to a graduating senior from each of the district’s three high schools. This year, the scholarship recipients were Tinatin Narimanidze from Central High School, Layla Rutledge from North High School, and Christian Crawford from South High School.

“This was a landmark year for this annual Valley Stream Central High School District tradition, and it could not have been more special, with an incredible show by our student musicians, singers and thespians,” said Superintendent Wayne Loper. “None of it would have been possible without the support of our Valley Stream community, and the enthusiastic dedication of our talented music instructors.”