Save the dates! Our holiday-themed concerts and events are great opportunities 
to support our musicians and enjoy specially selected music!

HS Prism 39 - Thursday, December 5th at 7:00PM

MS Holiday Concert - Tuesday, December 10th at 7:00PM

Elementary Holiday Concert - Thursday, December 12th at 7:00PM

"Light Up Akron" Community Holiday Celebration - Saturday, December 14th
Russell Park
Elementary Chorus at 4:00PM
Santa Band Parade at 4:30PM

Representing Akron High School at the New York State School Music Association's Senior High Area All-State Festival held at SUNY Fredonia on November 22nd & 23rd were juniors Landon Polkowski playing cello, Emma Leonard playing clarinet, and Whitley Koopman on percussion. All three musicians played with the Symphony Orchestra. "What an incredible accomplishment for these three musicians to be selected for their second consecutive Senior High Festival," commented ACS music director, Mrs. Courtney Sanville. "They make us proud!"

Akron Schools once again hosted the New York State School Music Association's Junior High Area All-State Music Festival on November 1st and 2nd.  Over 500 musicians in grades 7-9 were selected for this festival, representing 50 schools from WNY.  Akron students who auditioned and were selected to perform in the elite music ensembles are (l-r): Kelsey McIntyre, violinist in Symphony Orchestra; Sam Reagan, bassist in Symphony Orchestra; and Hannah Witkowski, clarinetist in Symphony Orchestra. Congratulations! Go Tigers! 

Akron Middle School's music ensembles competed once again at the Six Flags Darien Lake Music Festival held May 31st.  The 6th Grade Band placed 1st in their category and also walked away with the Grand Judge's Award - the award that goes to the group with the highest score in their audition site for the day! Both the 7th & 8th Grade Band and the Middle School Orchestra received 3rd Place!  Although the Middle School Chorus didn't place, they earned a fantastic score of 97.8.  Following their performances, students enjoyed the remainder of the day at the theme park!