Students Rock the Spring Concert Stage

In a gymnasium filled to near capacity at Connolly Elementary School in Glen Cove, students recently gave a packed crowd some great entertainment as part of the school's annual Spring Concert.

Friends, family, and faculty were treated to a diverse musical extravaganza. Once Principal Rose Sekelsky welcomed everyone to the show, the concert began with the fourth and fifth grade orchestra performing a diverse medley of tunes, including Johann Strauss's "Blue Danube Waltz," and Black Sabbath's "Iron Man," with the latter paying homage to the recently released sequel to the Marvel superhero film.

"It's a joy and a pleasure to teach the beginner orchestra students, and I am grateful for the wonderful music they have made," said music teacher JoAnne Criblez.

The fifth grade band continued the music with songs from Beethoven, the theme to the movie "Star Wars," and ended their set by jamming to "Power Rock."

The fifth grade chorus, conducted by choral director Sandra Vigliotti, dedicated their part of the show to Michael Jackson, and included several solo performances. Their segment of the concert included some intricate breakdancing steps, which mesmerized many members of the large audience.

"The theme of this concert was 'diversity and teamwork,' which this group of fifth graders has demonstrated very well," Sekelsky said.