Chester students practice for upcoming concert

On Wednesday, January 8, Chester Union Free School district fifth-grade students could be seen tuning up their clarinets, gearing up for their upcoming concert on January 23, 2025, at 7 p.m. According to the school students practiced and prepared their pieces for the performance while continuing to work through their lesson books.

The district noted the importance of musical instruction in a school setting, explaining that is offers students “the opportunity to explore their creativity and enhance their cognitive skills.”