Category: Past Events

What an incredible year for the Summit Music Parents’ Association!

We’re thrilled to celebrate the vibrant music community in Summit’s public schools. Here’s a look back at our highlights:

Marching Band at Football Games: Our talented students brought energy and spirit to every game, showcasing their musical talent and school pride.

Pledge Day Fundraising: Your generous support during Pledge Day fueled our music programs, ensuring students have the resources they need to shine.

Holiday and Spring Concerts: From heartwarming holiday performances to dazzling spring showcases, our band, orchestra, and chorus students delivered unforgettable moments.

Restaurant Fundraisers: Local eateries joined us to raise funds, blending community spirit with delicious meals to support our programs.

52nd Annual Big Band Dance: On March 29, 2025, we danced the night away at Canoe Brook Country Club, celebrating a 52-year tradition of music and community.

District Arts Festival: Our students shone at the festival, highlighting the strength of Summit’s arts programs.

Boston Trip: A memorable journey filled with music, learning, and bonding for our students.

Scholarships: SMPA proudly awarded scholarships to band, orchestra, and chorus members, nurturing the next generation of musicians.

The 2025 Summit District Arts Festival, held from April 2nd to April 4th, was a vibrant three-day celebration of student creativity that brought our community together. We’d like to congratulate the students and teachers for the amazing work showcased throughout the festival, and extend a heartfelt thank you to the parents for attending, volunteering their time, and sharing their recipes to make this event a success.

Day 1: All-City Elementary Band & Orchestra Event

The festival kicked off on Wednesday, April 2nd, at Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School with the All-City Elementary Band & Orchestra Event. From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, all 5th-grade band and orchestra students participated in a memorable evening, culminating in a concert at 6:45 PM. The energy and enthusiasm of these young musicians set a joyful tone for the festival, highlighting the bright future of our music programs.

Day 2: Open House Art Exhibition & Gallery Opening

On Thursday, April 3rd, Summit High School hosted the Open House Art Exhibition & Gallery Opening from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, with an Art Show Gallery Opening and Student Recognition Ceremony at 5:00 PM. Attendees were treated to a stunning display of student artwork, including pottery, watercolor paintings, and woodworking projects.

Day 3: Music Marathon

The festival concluded on Friday, April 4th, with the Music Marathon at Summit High School from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This event featured performances by all 8th-grade and Summit High School music ensembles, including choir, band, and orchestra. The evening also included film screenings and delicious refreshments provided by the culinary arts program, showcasing the talents of our culinary students. It was a perfect finale, blending music, film, and food into a celebration of creativity and community.