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Friday, December 26, 2025
Vol. 2, No. 52
THE GATEWAY TO NASSAU COUNTY SERVING FLORAL PARK, BELLEROSE AND STEWART MANOR
FPBS student musicians spread holiday cheer at winter concerts
Sewanhaka Central High School District marked the holiday season and recognized student achievements during the board of education meeting, held at H. Frank Carey High School on Dec. 16. Ex Officio board member Christopher Sebber, a junior at Carey, shared recent districtwide highlights during the Student Report, including winter concerts and art shows, food and toy drives, and the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Committee meeting. The District Chorale Ensemble brought holiday cheer to board members, staff and families with its cherished annual
Third grade chorus Floral Park-Bellerose School’s band, chorus and orchestra students brought the holiday spirit to life during their winter concert performances on Dec. 16, delighting audiences with a festive mix of seasonal favorites. The concert opened with the fourth grade cadet orchestra, directed by orchestra teacher Michael Caprino, performing the lively selections “5th Avenue Rock” and “Win-
Choral groups perform at BOE meeting
ter Mix.” Next, the third grade chorus filled the risers under the direction of music teacher Luke Randazzo, charming the audience with “Hot Chocolate,” “Winter Canon” and “A Frosty Winter Holiday.” Continuing the program, the fifth and sixth grade advanced orchestra, led by orchestra teacher David Elyaho, presented “Icicles,” “Rock of Ages,” which was arranged by Mr. Caprino and Mr. Elya-
performance. Made up of students from all five school buildings, the ensemble circled the auditorium and delivered spirited renditions of “Gloria in Excelsis Deo,” “Carol of the Bells,” “Joy to the World” and “Jingle Bell Rock.” Choir members practiced the selections individually within their schools before coming together for a brief rehearsal ahead of their uplifting performance at the board meeting. They were led by Sewanhaka High School Choir Director Rachel Daloia, New Hyde Park Memorial High School Choir Director Christian McLeer, H. See page 5
ho themselves, and the classic “Jingle Bell Rock.” The fifth grade concert band then showcased their musical skills under the direction of band teacher Simon MacVicar, performing “A Winter Morning,” “The Fire’s Fury” and fan-favorite “Star Wars (Main Theme).” Led by Mr. Randazzo, vocalists from the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades joined together See page 5
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The Sewanhaka District Chorale Ensemble performed at the Board of Education meeting on Dec. 16.
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