Falmouth Academy Musicians Shine at Regional Festival Auditions

Falmouth Academy's vibrant music program continues to demonstrate excellence as 16 talented student musicians earned coveted spots in three prestigious regional music festivals. These achievements highlight the depth and vibrancy of FA’s music program, which includes chorus, string and wind ensembles, jazz and rock bands, and instrumental chamber music.

With over 70 students enrolled across multiple ensembles, Falmouth Academy's music program emphasizes both technical skill development and creative expression. The program's success in preparing students for competitive auditions showcases the dedication of both students and faculty in maintaining the school's tradition of musical excellence.

Seven students have been selected to participate in the Southeast Music Festival taking place March 6th and 7th at Sharon High School.

In the Senior District category, congratulations go to Adelina Greco '29, Genie Chang '26, James Riddiford '26, and Fletcher Parsons '26 for their outstanding auditions.

The Junior District will feature an impressive group of seven students: Brearley Ward '30, Elise Laird '30, Cameron Zuluaga '31, Niamh Cullinane '31, Ari Arextabeleta '29, Josephine Gautier '30, and Alessia Mezzacappa '30.

Nine of our students distinguished themselves among over 400 of the region's most talented high school musicians who auditioned for the All Cape & Islands Music Festival. The festival will take place February 6th and 7th.

Students accepted include Elise Laird '30, Niamh Cullinane '30, Sophie Gaughan '30, Matthew Kellogg '26, Fletcher Parsons '26, Genie Chang '26, James Riddiford '26, and David Aubrey '26.

Two exceptional musicians, Adelina Greco '29 and Genie Chang '26, have been nominated to audition for the highly competitive MMEA All-State Festival. Each January, over 1,000 high school students from across Massachusetts audition for this prestigious event, with only 50% accepted to attend the two-day festival.

We wish Adelina and Genie the very best of luck as they prepare for their All-State auditions. Their nomination alone is a tremendous achievement that speaks to their dedication and hard work.

Falmouth Academy's commitment to the arts encourages students to embrace creativity alongside intellectual growth. The school's music program provides opportunities for students to develop their talents through multiple performance ensembles and rigorous music theory coursework. Student musicians who participate in FA's ensembles are eligible to audition for local, regional, and state music festivals, giving them the opportunity to apply skills honed in small ensembles to performances with full concert bands, symphony orchestras, and large choral groups.

Throughout the year, FA's six music ensembles collaborate to present major concerts each trimester, and the school mounts three or more theatre productions annually. This culture of performance and collaboration has helped prepare our students for success at the highest levels of competitive music.

Congratulations to all of our student musicians on these incredible accomplishments! The entire Falmouth Academy community looks forward to cheering on these talented performers at their festival performances.