Liberty Middle School bands perform at Empire State Plaza

The Liberty Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Band and Jazz Ensemble recently traveled to Albany to perform in the Empire State Plaza. The groups were selected to perform in South Concourse Lobby of the Empire State Plaza as part of the "Music in our Schools Month" celebration sponsored by the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA).

According to Gary Siegel, Liberty Central School Director of Music and the conductor of the band and jazz ensemble, the performing groups from all over New York State applied to perform and the Liberty ensembles are among approximately 50 groups that were selected statewide to perform.

The concert program consisted of a variety of music performed by the students. During their visit to Albany, the students met with Senator John Bonacic and Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther who presented the groups with Legislative Resolutions from the NYS Assembly and Senate commending the LCS music program.

After the concert, the students and chaperones toured the New York State Capitol and the New York State Museum. "This is a wonderful musical, educational and social experience for the students," says Siegel. "We are so proud to offer this opportunity to the students. It will be something they will remember for the rest of their lives."