September 5, 2024

Dear Colleagues,

I hope you had a summer filled with rest, recharging, and regrouping, and that the start of the school year has gone well so far!

The WCSMA Board of Directors had our first meeting of the 2024-25 school year earlier this week.  A key piece of news to share is that we have approved Dana Celestino to take over the role of Elementary & Intermediate All-County Chorus Coordinator.  You may remember that there were no applicants for this position on the Board, necessitating the Board to make an appointment, and I couldn’t be happier that Dana agreed to step into this role in light of both her skill set and her joyous nature!  Since Dana vacates the role of Recording Secretary that she was elected to in May, the Board will appoint someone to finish her term as soon as we are able.

I’d like to also take this moment to invite you to attend the annual WCSMA Open House on October 1.  This year, we are going to hold it at Fogo de Chão (pronounced “FOH-goh jee shoung”) at 235 Main Street in White Plains, right by City Center.  President-Elect Kathleen Coletta Feldman will be in touch with you in the coming days with information on parking and an RSVP form.

I’m looking forward to seeing many of you at Fogo de Chão on October 1!

With my best wishes,

Jon Riss