Arts Students Showcase Talents at Annual 'Evening' (Video)

Dozens of young musicians took to the stage Tuesday night for the annual Wayne Evening with the Arts.

The event is designed to showcase the talents of the youngest musicians in the township.

Students from Wayne Hills, Wayne Valley, Anthony Wayne Middle School, Albert Payson Terhune Elementary School, and other schools performed. Duets, solos, trios, and groups all performed.

The Tri-M Music Honor Society at Wayne Hills High School coordinated the event.

“A lot of people aren’t aware of a lot of the Wayne music programs. They are limited to what their child performs, but there’s so much that goes on in town. It’s amazing,” said Thomas Mattera, Tri-M president. “Music is a very unifying force.”

Performances were staggered. Jason Kwon performed a violin solo in one room while the Wayne Valley Winter Guard team performed their routine in the gym. The North Jersey Honors Band, a group of musicians in elementary, middle and high school, played while Alex Yu performed a piano recital.

Abandoned Calamity, a rock band Dan See, Jacob Suszczynski, and Alex Douthat formed, also performed. 

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