Students from four music groups at the Cecilia Cruz Bronx High School of Music traveled to Walt Disney World on Feb. 15 to perform at its annual “Magic Music Days.” This honor marked the second time in three years the school has been selected to participate in this event.
The Walton campus school’s Symphonic Band, Major Orchestra, Select Choir, and Women’s Choir were chosen to perform at the Galaxy Palace Theater in Tomorrowland based on audition tapes the school sent to Disney. In addition to their performance, the 109 students also attended educational workshops where they learned musical concepts and recording techniques from professional musicians.
“It’s truly an honor to be performing in Disney World for the second time,” Symphonic Band Conductor Penelope Jacono said in a statement before the concert. “The students get so much out of it, and everyone has a magical experience.”
The Symphonic Band and Major Orchestra performed four songs each, while the Select and Women’s Choir treated their audience to three songs, including a compilation of tunes from the 1970s by the Select Choir and selected Motown hits performed by the Women’s Choir.
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