Wilson Spring concert spotlights student tech crew and varied repertoire

The Wilson Spring concert, presented by the Rockville Centre Union Free School District, welcomed families and music lovers and highlighted student involvement behind the scenes as well as a program of contemporary and original pieces, presenters said.

"Hello? Hello, Wilson families and music lovers. Welcome to the Wilson Spring concert," said Mr. Duffy, the event emcee, as the program opened. Katie Martin, a staff member, thanked district leadership and introduced performers and student crew, saying, "I would like to thank our superintendent of schools, Mr. Matt Gavin, for his constant support of the arts and arts education, as well as our entire board of education."

Martin also acknowledged student volunteers who ran technical operations for the concert: "We have Tedda Schwartz on rock and Sofia Crumfield up in the lighting and sound. To listen to these amazing students who have been working so hard over this entire year." The transcript indicates those students took responsibility for lighting and sound during the event.

An ensemble introduced in the transcript as "glistened hand" performed pieces listed in the program as "High Definition" and "Drag Fire." For the final piece, presenters referenced Phillip Phillips's song "Home," noting that the song "is based on international Irish songs with words by the composer," per the program remarks.

Dr. Donna Downing was introduced during the evening; the transcript records presenters thanking her for attending. Beyond the named acknowledgments and the repertoire listed above, the transcript does not specify additional program details, ticketing, dates, or next steps.

The concert remarks emphasized district and community support for arts education and the role of students in production; Superintendent Matt Gavin and the Board of Education were publicly thanked by event organizers.