Music

Music has played an integral part in the school’s rich history and expression, and is considered an indispensable part of the college preparatory experience. Our recently renovated music facility, with choral and instrumental practice rooms, is indicative of the emphasis we place on the participation and study of music at The Stony Brook School.

VOCAL ENSEMBLES

Concert Choir

Concert Choir is one of three vocal ensembles at The Stony Brook School. The group is comprised of students in grades 10-12 and specializes in concert and chamber styles of choral music. Last year, Concert Choir performed fall and spring concerts, a service of Lessons and Carols, numerous chapel services, Music in the Parks, where the ensemble received an excellent rating and third place, and Orlandofest at Universal Studios Florida, where the ensemble received a superior rating and first place. This year, the group will compete at Music in the Parks. The group is under the direction of Dustin Ramirez and accompanied by Majida Smith.

Chamber Singers

Chamber Singers is the second of the vocal ensembles at The Stony Brook School. This auditioned group is comprised of students in grades 9-12 and specializes in madrigal, concert, and chamber styles of choral music. This ensemble performs a fall and spring concert, a Christmas service of Lessons and Carols, Maundy Thursday Service, and numerous chapel services on campus and in the local community. Last year, Chamber Singers competed at Music in the Parks, where they received an excellent rating and second place and the Long Island Music Festival, where the ensemble received a superior rating and the highest score of the day. This year, the group will participate in the NYC Music Festival, Music in the Parks, and the Long Island Music Festival. The group is under the direction of Dustin Ramirez.

Chorus

Chorus is the third of the vocal ensembles at The Stony Brook School. This group is comprised of students in grades 7-9 and specializes in concert choral music. This year, Chorus will perform at the Fall Fine Arts Night, Winter Concert, and Spring Concert. Last year, Chorus participated in Hershey Park’s non-competitive festival. This year, the group will participate in the Long Island Music Festival and Orlandofest at Universal Studios Florida. The group is under the direction of Dustin Ramirez and accompanied by Majida Smith.

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES

Chamber Orchestra

Chamber Orchestra is comprised of students in grades 10-12 and specializes in concert and chamber styles of orchestra music. They perform at the fall and spring concerts, a Christmas service of Lessons and Carols, an Easter Service for Maundy Thursday, and also received First Place and the award for the highest scoring instrumental ensemble, regardless of class, at Music in the Parks, for the third year in a row. This ensemble will occasionally have pull out ensembles to create a Chamber String or Chamber Wind Ensemble. This year, the group will compete at Music in the Parks. The group is under the direction of Jamie Ramirez.

Instrumental Ensemble

Instrumental Ensemble is comprised of students in grades 7-9 and specializes in concert and chamber styles of music. This ensemble will perform at the Fall Fine Arts Night, Winter Concert, and Spring Concert. Instrumental Ensemble will also participate in the Long Island Music Festival. The group is under the direction of Jamie Ramirez.

Private Music Lessons

The Stony Brook School offers a wide range of private music lessons during the school day. For more information, please contact Dustin Ramirez, Director of Performing Arts.