November 3, 2009 - Continuing with a longstanding North Colonie tradition, the Faculty Music Recital, presented by the North Colonie Friends of Music, will be held November 5 at 7:00 p.m. at Shaker Junior High School.

The evening will feature nearly 30 faculty members as well as Shaker High School students performing select pieces from many different genres.

District Music Supervisor, Deborah Keough, is very excited about this year’s recital for many reasons. One of those reasons is the prospects of what students get out of an evening like this.

“I think it is wonderful that we are able to bring in others (that do not teach music at North Colonie) to show our students that music is a big part of our lives; it is not just a profession. It really enriches our lives.”

“Students will get out of attending the faculty recital just what adults get out of attending any student performance.” Shaker Junior High School Principal, Dr. Russell Moore said. “It is a chance to hear good music and offers the opportunity to experience the skills that their teachers possess and an enhanced appreciation of music for the sake of hearing music.”

Dr. Moore will be participating in the recital. He will be playing bass guitar.

This year’s recital will feature a variety of pieces that are audience friendly. The program will showcase Rag, Jazz, Rock, Classical and much more.

Keough explains that it is not difficult to recruit performers for the Faculty Music Recital.

“It really comes together pretty smoothly,” she said. “Performers love to perform, and we have some wonderfully talented people here. It’s very fulfilling to work and collaborate with your colleagues, especially on a project such as this.”