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Music is a vital part of education at Schoharie Central School. We aim to make the music program a place where everyone belongs and is valued. Students will gain essential knowledge and skills and are encouraged to strive for excellence in our music courses, ensembles and clubs.
Our student musicians are also often athletes, members of Future Farmers of America (FFA) and members and officers of other clubs and we support these contributions to the greater school community.
2025-26 Fine Arts Calendar
October 15: FOFA Fall Cabaret- HS Auditorium
October 19: FOFA Fall-HS Auditorium
October 24: SUNY SCCC Choral Festival
November 18: FOFA Holiday Evening of the Arts at the Gallupville House
November 21 & 22: Area All State @ Cooperstown HS (9th through 12th Grade)
December 4-7: All-State/NYSSMA Winter Conference (only involves a few students)
December 9: Elementary Winter Concert (4-5 choir, 5 band), HS Auditorium
December 11: JH Winter Concert, 6-8 choir, 6 band, 7-8 band, HS Auditorium
December 16: HS Winter Band and Choir Concert, 9-12 grade, HS Auditorium
December 17: Winter Concerts Snow Date
December 18-21: EYSO Melodies of Christmas Performances @ Proctors
January 30: Leading Tones performs the National Anthem @ Scho-Burgh, SUNY Cobleskill
February 1: Albany Pro Musica HS Choral Festival
February 6: All County@ CRCS (5-6 Choir, 7-8 Choir, HS Band)
February 14: Albany Pro Musica HS Choral Festival
February 25-28: ACDA Eastern Conference (only involves a few students if selected by audition)
March 13-15: HS Musical, HS Auditorium
April 17: Spring All County @BKW (5-6 Choir, 7-8 Choir, HS Band)
May 7: 7-12 Instrumental Arts Concert (2nd CHOICE)-HS Auditorium
May 8-9: NYSSMA Zone 8 Solo Festival @ Norwich CSD, (select 6-12)
May 12: 7-12 Instrumental Arts Concert (1st CHOICE)- HS Auditorium
May 19: 6-12 Vocal Arts Spring Concert (1st CHOICE)- HS Auditorium
May 20: 6-12 Vocal Arts Spring Concert (2nd CHOICE)- HS Auditorium
May 21: Schoharie Memorial Day Parade
May 25: Central Bridge and Esperance Memorial Day Parade
June 3: 4th & 5th Choir, 5th and 6th Grade Band Spring Concert- HS Auditorium
June 8: FOFA Family & Alumni Cabaret- HS Auditorium
All SCS concerts start at 7 p.m. in the High School auditorium.
(Other events might have a different start time.)
Course Offerings
Clubs/Extracurricular Activities
Leading Tones
Leading Tones is an auditioned select choir. Students who will be in grades 9-12 are invited to audition in June for the next school year’s ensemble.
High School Musical
Students can participate on stage or as part of the stage or tech crew. Contact the director Amy Church for more information.
Concert Dress Code
5th-8th Grade
Top
Blouse (not sheer, mesh, lace or see-through)
Button-down shirt with necktie
Bottom
Skirts must be knee length or longer
Dress pants (leggings or jeans are not acceptable for performances)
Dresses
Dresses must be knee-length or longer
Footwear
Dress socks and dress shoes
High School
Top
Blouse (not sheer, mesh, lace or see-through)
Solid black button-down shirt with any solid color necktie
Bottom
Solid black skirt must be knee length or longer
Dress pants (leggings or jeans are not acceptable for performances)
Dresses
Solid black dress must be knee-length or longer
Footwear
Dark dress socks and dark dress shoes
Arts Links
Fine and Performing Arts Department
Phone: (518) 295-6600
General Music and Choir
Carrie Styles, Director of Choirs for Jr./Sr. High
Danielle Couture, K-5 General Music and Chorus Teacher
Band
Alexandra Kouloriotis, 5-8 Band Director
Erik Carlsen, High School Band Director
Visual Arts
Jean Scofield, K-5 Visual Arts
Leah Schaefer, 6-12 Visual Art
Band and Choir Lesson Schedules
Students and families can access lesson schedules through their students’ Schoology accounts or by directly contacting their teacher.
Instrument Rental, Repair and Supply
John Keal Music Company, Inc. services the Schoharie CSD with instrument and supply rentals.