Music
Currently, chamber and concert choirs are directed by Lynn Morin. and string orchestra, jazz ensemble and symphonic band are directed by Wayne Splettstoeszer. Torrington, Connecticut's music program has been selected as one of the Best Communities for Music Education in America for 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012. The most of any Community in Connecticut. Lynn Morin is currently the Director of Choirs, Musical Theater and Musical Theory Music theory . Wayne Splettstoeszer is the Director of Instrumental Music and Music Technology. The Torrington High School Music Department holds various fundraisers throughout each school year to help fund the needs of the Music Department.
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