Sanford Middle School music teacher Erica Scarano recently achieved a significant professional milestone by serving as guest conductor for the Maine Music Educators Association (MMEA) District 3 Honor Band for 7th and 8th graders.
Selected by a vote of her peers from across the 33 school districts and private schools in MMEA District 3, Ms. Scarano was entrusted with the prestigious responsibility of conducting the talented young musicians who earned spots in this select ensemble through competitive auditions.
After carefully selecting repertoire for the group during the fall, Scarano met with the student musicians for intensive rehearsals on April 4-5 at Lisbon High School. The two-day event culminated in a successful concert featuring four pieces performed to a capacity audience.
"These two days were humbling, affirming, invigorating, fun, and emotional for me," said Ms. Scarano. "I had a great time working with the awesome students and teachers in District 3."
The honor band performance was complemented by an honors chorus presentation, conducted by a guest director from Massachusetts.
Ms. Scarano's selection as guest conductor highlights the high regard in which her musical expertise and teaching abilities are held by fellow educators throughout the region. Sanford Middle School can take pride in having such an accomplished music educator inspiring our students every day.