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JFK String Orchestra Takes Top Prize in Competition

Plainview's string ensemble takes home 1st Prize at Korean Parents Association Of LI Music Competition.

s High School String Orchestra recently won the $1,000 first prize at the Korean Parents Association of L.I. Music competition.

The competition was held as part of the third-annual Harvest Moon Festival held at Munsey Park Elementary School in Manhasset. The Plainview ensemble played a spirited performance of Overture of the Wind by composer Kirt Mosier.

“This is a wonderful experience for our orchestra students,” said Glenn Rubin, longtime director of the ensemble.

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The community can listen to the Plainview JFK Orchestra at its free winter concert on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at the high school auditorium, 50 Kennedy Drive.


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