Music Program
The high school boasts a successful and popular music program, started by Nedo Pandolfi in 1960. His ensembles were noted for consistent excellence and won numerous national and international competitions, including the 1996 International Festival in Vienna, Austria. Mr. Pandolfi was Music Director at Ponaganset High School for more than 30 years. The current director of bands at PHS is Daniel Coyne. Mr. Coyne joined the Ponaganset High School Music Department in September 1995 as Concert Band Director, proudly working alongside his mentor Nedo Pandolfi, who continued to teach Wind Ensemble. When Mr. Pandolfi retired suddenly the following year for health reasons, Mr. Coyne took over teaching duties for the Wind Ensemble, as well.
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