Concert Choir sings at NYSSBA convention

We are honored that NYSSMA leadership selected our Concert Choir to embody the conference theme of ‘Together Again””

Andre Poprillo director of fine and performing arts

The Baldwin High School Concert Choir was selected to perform at the annual New York Board Association Convention and Expo this month.

For the first time ever, the Baldwin High School Concert Choir recently performed at the New York School Boards Association’s Annual Convention & Expo. from Oct. 27 through the 29 in Syracuse.  Thousands of school board members and education leaders from across the state attened this year’s convention at the Oncenter and Marriott Syracuse Downtown in Syracuse.

The Baldwin School district said the Concert Choir was recognized as a NYSSMA Gold Rated Ensemble and is considered the capstone of the district’s vocal program.   

Following a keynote address, forty-four Baldwin singers sang in the atrium of the Oncenter during the conference’s Friday morning break. Under the direction of their teacher, Ms. Kristine Costello, her students performed a challenging repertoire, from a diverse range of composers. Songs included “The Lord Bless You and Keep You,” “Senzenina,” “Omnia Sol,” “Ain’t Got Time to Die,” and “Famine Song.”

The Concert Choir was selected after an extensive application process, which encompassed the submission of a recording of the students performing, to the New York State School Music Association president, who was responsible for choosing the final three student musical acts for the convention.

Andre Poprillo, director of fine and performing arts for Baldwin Union Free School District, said the students worked tirelessly through the pandemic to perform high quality music that represents many voices in the musical literature.

“We are honored that NYSSMA leadership selected our Concert Choir to embody the conference theme of ‘Together Again,’” said Poprilo. “Congratulations to this group of talented musicians on an outstanding performance and thank you to Ms. Kristine Costello for helping our students get to where they are today.”  

The Concert Choir’s next performance will take place at the Baldwin High School annual Winter Concert on December 21, 2022.