Welcome to the Bayport-Blue Point School District’s Music and Art Department website!  This site has been created to serve as a reliable source of information for parents, students, community members, and anyone interested in knowing more about our Music and Art Department.

Please check back frequently, as this site will be regularly updated.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

FEBRUARY 2012

1 -  HS Musical Vocal Run-Through
3 -  LISFA Rehearsal Grades 8-12 (Three Village)
4 -  HS Musical Dress Rehearsal 9:00AM
4 -  LISFA Rehearsal Grades 8-12 (Three Village)
4 -  SCMEA Day of Percussion (Sayville)
5 -  LISFA Concert Grades 8-12 (Three Village)
6 -  HS Musical Dress Rehearsal 4:00PM
7 -  HS Musical Dress Rehearsal 4:00PM
7 -  SEA-BBS Meeting 6:00pm HS Library
8 -  HS Musical Dress Rehearsal 6:00PM   
       (Senior Citizens Invited)
9 -  HS Musical Performance 7:30PM
10 - HS Musical Performance 7:30PM
10 - LISFA Rehearsal 8-12 Snow Date
11 - HS Musical Performance 7:30PM
11 - LISFA Rehearsal 8-12 Snow Date
11 - SCMEA Jazz Festival (Sayville)
12 - LISFA Concert 8-12 Snow Date
20-24 - CLOSED (Midwinter Recess)

MARCH 2012

3 -  BAFFA Elementary Art Exhibit and 
      Reception 1:00PM Gillette House (Sayville)
3 -  SCMEA Division I,II, and III Rehearsals
4 -  BAFFA Elementary Art Exhibit and 
      Reception 1:00PM Gillette House (Sayville)
6 -  SEA-BBS Meeting 6:00pm HS Library
9 -  SCMEA Division I,II, and III Rehearsals
10 - SCMEA Division I,II, and III Rehearsals
10 - SCMEA Division III Concert 8:00PM
11 -  SCMEA Division I Concert 1:00PM
11 -  SCMEA Division II Concert 5:00PM
12 -  SCMEA Division III Concert Snow Date
12 - CLOSED (Superintendent’s Conference Day)
13 -  SCMEA Division II Concert Snow Date
14 -  SCMEA Division I Concert Snow Date
21 -  HS Spring Concert 8:00PM (Chorus and
        Symphonic Band)
23 -  SEA-BBS Performing Arts Showcase 
        7:30PM - FUNDRAISER
27 -  HS Spring Concert 8:00PM (Orchestra and
        Concert Band)
29 -  HS One-Act Play Festival Dress Rehearsal   
         4:00PM
30 -  HS One-Act Play Festival Performance 7:30PM
31 -  HS One-Act Play Festival Performance 7:30PM

APRIL 2012

3 -  SEA-BBS Meeting 6:00pm HS Library
5-13 - CLOSED (Spring Recess)
16 -  Snow Contingency Day #1
22 -  BAFFA High School Art Exhibit and
        Reception 1:00PM Gillette House (Sayville)
28 -  BAFFA High School Art Exhibit
        1:00PM Gillette House (Sayville)
29 -  BAFFA High School Art Exhibit
        1:00PM Gillette House (Sayville)
30 -  MS Grade 6 Spring Concert 7:30PM

MAY 2012

2 -   AS Spring Concert 7:30PM
3 -   HS Academic Awards 7:30PM
4 -   NYSSMA Solo & Ensemble Festival 
       (Brentwood)
5 -   NYSSMA Solo & Ensemble Festival
       (Brentwood)
8 -   SEA-BBS Meeting 6:00pm HS Library
9 -   BP Spring Concert 7:00PM (MS Auditorium)
7 -   SA Winter Concert 7:00pm HS Auditorium
8 -   AS Winter Concert 7:00pm HS Auditorium
11 -  SEA-BBS Visual Arts Showcase Set-up 
        3:00PM HS
12 -  SEA-BBS Visual Arts Showcase 10:00AM
        HS - FUNDRAISER
14 -  MS Grade 8 Band, Chorus and Grade 7-8
        Orchestra Spring Concert 7:30PM
16 -  SA Spring Concert 7:30PM
17 -  Jazz Night 8:00PM
21 -  MS Grade 7 Spring Concert 7:30PM
22 -  HS Pops Concert 8:00PM - FUNDRAISER
25 - Snow Contingency Day #2
28 - CLOSED (Memorial Day)
29 - Snow Contingency Day #3
31 -  AS Cadet Concert & Grade 3 Chorus 10:00AM

JUNE 2012

5 -   Chamber Music Concert 6:30PM MS Courtyard 
14 -  BP Cadet Concert & Grade 3 Chorus 2:00PM
15 -  SA Cadet Concert & Grade 3 Chorus 2:00PM
22 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
23 - HS Graduation 1:00PM

S P O T L I G H T

Congratulations to our National PTA 2011-2012 Reflections winners!  

This year’s 2011 campaign had the topic of “Diversity Means...”.  Winning in the category of Film Editing was John LaFountain from Academy Street Elementary School.  In the category of Literature was Philip Tubiolo from James Wilson Young Middle School.  In the category of Musical Composition was Carley Lovito from Blue Point Elementary School and Kim McKendrick from James Wilson Young Middle School.  

Congratulations on such a fine accomplishment!

Paul Weber, Chairperson for Music and Art

Bayport-Blue Point High School

200 Snedecor Avenue

Bayport, NY  11705


pweber@bbpschools.org

(631) 472-7809


Last Updated: 5/5/12

Why is Arts Education So Important?
Please take a moment to read these important research articles:
Why Arts Education is Crucial
The Vital Importance of Music
The Impact of Music on Childhood/Adolescent Achievement
The Impact of Practicing a Musical Instrument in Childhood
Musical Training Affects Brain Development in Children
Autistic Children Show Outstanding Musical Skills
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2011 ALL-STATE NEWS

Congratulations to the following students for being accepted into this year’s All-State Festival:

Mary Horan - Violin (All-State Symphony Orchestra)
Mikey Williams - Tenor (All-State Mixed Chorus)
Ryan Klimar - Alternate
Spring 2012 
Edition of the 
Art & Music Newsletter



COMING VERY SOON!

Spring 2012

Edition of the

Art & Music Newsletter




COMING VERY SOON!

Special thanks to the

Bayport Flower Houses for their generous donations to the Music and Art programs throughout the year!

Tri-M Students 
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2011 NYSCAME/SCMEA
All- County Music Festival

Congratulations to the following students for being accepted into this year’s NYSCAME/SCMEA All-County Music Festival:

Anthony Boucher - Tenor I (Mixed Chorus)
Taylor Cosci - Alto I (Mixed Chorus)
Chiara Ferrante - Alto II (Mixed Chorus)
Ryan Klimar - Bass I (Mixed Chorus)
Emily Sarich - Alto II (Mixed Chorus)
Katrina Udle - Alto I (Mixed Chorus)
Mikey Williams - Tenor I (Mixed Chorus)
Stephen Young - Bass II (Mixed Chorus)

Jacqueline Keenan - Alto I (Women’s Choir)

Robin Cooley - Violin II (Symphony Orchestra)
Mary Horan - Violin II (Symphony Orchestra)
Bennett Salvesen - Double Bass (Symphony Orchestra)

Bryan Szeglin - Clarinet II (Symphonic Band)
Abigail Gruppuso - Flute II (Symphonic Band)
2011 LISFA Festival

Congratulations to the following students for being accepted into this year’s LISFA String Festival:

Jillian Waddle - Cello (Academy Street)
Robin Cooley - Violin (BBPHS)
Mary Horan - Violin (BBPHS)
Christine Bachek - Violin (BBPHS)
Bennett Salvesen - Bass  (BBPHS)
Scott Soper - Cello (BBPHS)
Lindsay Pohl - Viola (BBPHS)
Olivia Ingrassia - Violin (JWYMS)
Philip Tubiolo - Cello (JWYMS)
Michelle Lee - Violin (JWYMS)
Mary Cassans - Viola (Sylvan Avenue)
2011 SCMEA Festival

Congratulations to the following students for being accepted into this year’s SCMEA Festival: