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A French connection
NAUGATUCK — Inside the Davis Auditorium at Naugatuck High School on Wednesday, a group of 26 French teenagers rehearsed a popular French song that they had rewritten to tie into an American classic, “The Great Gatsby.” On a break, one of the students decided to try his hand at a more modern American song.... »
Marching band learning a new tune
NAUGATUCK — With a new director and increased enrollment that places it in a more competitive division, the Naugatuck High School marching band has hit the ground running. Literally. Students now run laps each morning at the start of band camp, which lasted from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for eight days ending last... »
Kerry Boys rock out Irish style
For those looking to get their shamrocks on this St. Patty’s Day, look no further than The Kerry Boys, Connecticut’s own Irish balladeers. Prospect resident Pierce Campbell and his partner Mark James of Cheshire comprise The Kerry Boys, and the duo will be plucking out traditional Irish tunes all over the area over the... »
Naugatuck band marches to perfection
No one could touch the Hounds this season; the Greyhound marching band, that is. The band trounced every team they marched against, rounding out a perfect 8-0 season with a championship at the Musical Arts Conference at the Kennedy Stadium in Bridgeport on Nov. 13. »
NHS annual band competition canceled
NAUGATUCK — The Thunder has rumbled off into the distance, at least for this year. Thunder in the Valley, the Naugatuck High School band’s annual competition, has been canceled due to a lack of interest from other schools’ bands and band director Robert Kogut’s concern that ticket and concession sales would not raise enough... »
Thunder in the Valley awes area residents
Reverse the curse. You thought that was about baseball? Actually, it’s about Thunder in the Valley, the Naugatuck High School marching band’s home show. After four consecutive years of rain forcing the show indoors, Thunder in the Valley finally saw some sunshine Saturday. The event hosted eight bands this year, including the United States... »