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Lancaster Music Teachers to Perform Faculty Recital
The incredible talents of music educators at the Lancaster Central School District will be on display for the community during the Annual Music Faculty Recital on Monday, November 18. The performance will be held at 7 p.m. in the Lancaster High School Music Hall, 1 Forton Drive, Lancaster.
Music teachers from around the district will perform a variety of vocal and instrumental solos and small ensemble pieces. Students, teachers and community members are invited to join us for an exciting evening of music!
While admission is free, monetary donations will be accepted to raise funds for the Richard E. Pascucci Memorial Music Scholarship, awarded every year to a graduating senior intending to pursue a career in music.
Please join us for the recital on November 18, and feel free to contact Daniel DeAngelis, Lancaster Music Department chair (716-686-3255 ext. 9832) with any questions.
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