The Central Valley Music Department strives for the highest possible level of performances with each of its performing groups. By participating in a performing ensemble, students will learn how to improve his or her singing/playing and be educated in a variety of musical styles through performance of various types of literature. Participation in a performing music group provides many long-term rewards that will benefit students including:
Life-long learning
Music appreciation
Self-expression and creativity
Self-discipline and work ethic
Self-worth, awareness and esteem
Collaboration and communication
Interdisciplinary learning
Artistic potential
Therefore, Central Valley Music Department’s main goal is to use music as a vehicle that will allow us to better prepare students for productive, enjoyable, and successful futures.
Calendar of Events
Music Event Calendar – View Central Valley Music Department calendar of events.
Handbook & Forms
Please contact Mark Bunce or your child’s music teacher if you need a copy of a form. Below find PDFs of the performing arts handbooks
Mission Statement
The Central Valley CSD Music Department strives to provide a foundation for life-long learners, listeners, and participants of music through a variety of musical experiences in the music classroom, rehearsals and performances. (download mission statement poster)
MORE INFORMATION
Fine Arts Department Chair
Mark Bunce
Central Valley Academy
111 Frederick St
Ilion, NY 13357
Phone: 315-895-7471
Email: mbunce@cvalleycsd.org
Band
Michael Fenton, Barringer Road Elementary, Central Valley Academy
Email: mfenton@cvalleycsd.org
Amy Casale, Jarvis Middle School
Email: acasale@cvalleycsd.org
Orchestra
Shawn DePalma, Jarvis Middle School, Central Valley Academy
Email: sdepalma@cvalleycsd.org
Vocals/General Music
Mark Bunce, Central Valley Academy
Email: mbunce@cvalleycsd.org
Andrea Nitti, Jarvis Middle School
Email: anitti@cvalleycsd.org
Lorraine Burney, Barringer Road Elementary
Email: lburney@cvalleycsd.org
Kim Pierce, Fisher Elementary
Email: kpierce@cvalleycsd.org