Music
Students are encouraged to pursue music during their years at EMHS. A majority of students pursue work in one of the various performing arts groups. Elmont has had an outstanding Music program progressing for the past 13 years, and have an impressive marching band. Credit is also given for students in these groups. Performing Arts groups include (note that there are separate groups at each school level):
- Orchestra (at the High School or Junior High School level)
- Concert Band (at the High School, 9th Grade, and Junior High School levels)
- Concert Choir (at the High School and Junior High School levels)
- Jazz Band
- Jazz Choir
- String Ensemble
- Marching Band
Students perform each year during the Winter and Spring Concerts, local events, and music competitions. Exceptional students are routinely sent on to participate in their respective musical groups at the All-District, All-County, Long Island Invitational, and All-State levels. Exceptional students are also selected to participate in the Tri-M Music Honor Society. Students may also pursue coursework in Music Theory. Each year the Music Department puts on two theatre productions: a drama (no singing required), and a musical (strong vocals for leads). Musicals in the past include Dreamgirls, Les Misérables, The Wiz, and Once On This Island, Aida, most recently in March 2009 Guys and Dolls was performed.
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—Bill Cosby (b. 1937)
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—Robert Frost (1874–1963)