On Saturday, May 3, 2025, students from Coventry Public Schools proudly participated in the Connecticut Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Make Something Festival, a statewide celebration of collaborative music-making.
Led by Coventry music educators Madison Adams (G.H. Robertson School) and Jessica Dalrymple (Capt. Nathan Hale Middle School), students joined peers from across Connecticut for a day of vocal workshops and rehearsals under the direction of renowned clinicians Sophia Miller, Adam Podd, and Matt Podd.
Students explored a diverse and powerful musical program, rehearsing and performing pieces including:
- “Yonder Come Day”
- “I Shall Be Released”
- “Over My Head I Hear Music in the Air” (arranged by Adam and Matt Podd)
- “Alleluia Incantation” (by Adam Miller)
Participants from Coventry included:
G.H. Robertson School
- Olivia Bellantoni
- Breandan Earle
- Willow Gentile
- Lily Jaworski
- Melissa Pascino
- Vivienne Hartigan
Capt. Nathan Hale Middle School
- Eliana Gutierrez
- Ruth Marquez
- Sofianna Morang
- Madelyn Sowa
This unique musical opportunity allowed students to collaborate with peers from other districts while developing their performance skills, musicality, and confidence.
Coventry Public Schools commends these talented students and dedicated educators for representing the district with excellence at this statewide event.
This information was provided by Capt. Nathan Hale School. For more information, please contact Ross Sward at rsward@coventryct.org or call 860-742-7334.
