First Nighters Yorktown Friends of The Arts

First Nighters Friends of The Arts, is a parent and patron support group for the Performing Arts programs in Yorktown School District.

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Arts seniors from Band, Orchestra, Choir, Tech Crew, and Dance are going to be given these amazing posters created by our very own Miranda McGill. Here is a look at them, hanging in the high school! We are so proud of you, seniors! 💚🎶🤍 @YorktownCSD

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Save the date for HuskerFest on October 3, 2026!
Hosted by the YHS Huskers, PTSA & First Nighters, HuskerFest will feature food, music, dancing, games, raffles and more, all while supporting our school community. Tix on sale:
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Next up in our celebration of this year’s featured seniors in the Yorktown News’ Arts Spotlights is Devin Robinson! Read about Devin here: https://t.co/aBB1aBu1Th?

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Today, the YHS Band commemorated Memorial Day by playing in the town parade, and senior Ichiro IIzuka played Taps during the ceremony. It was a beautiful way for the students to support their community and show their respect, and is a tradition they have upheld year after year.

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Earlier in the year, we celebrated various seniors who were nominated by a specific teacher for an Arts Spotlight in the Yorktown News! Let’s look back at the features, beginning with Ichiro Iizuka! https://t.co/sYPOGVQP8P?

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Throwback Thursday has us looking back to a couple of weekends ago, when YHS music students took part in an adjudicated performance and clinic led by college music professors, and scored a SUPERIOR rating! Congrats to our incredible music teachers and their dedicated students!

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Yorktown CSD has once again been named a Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation, marking the second consecutive year receiving this distinction. The recognition highlights the continued commitment of our music educators, students, & supportive school community.

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This weekend, MESMS presents two performances of their Spring Musical, “Finding Nemo Jr.” Tickets are on sale now through the link below!

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When it rains, look for rainbows….at Yorktown High School’s Wizard of Oz school play! There are 2 shows today, at 2 pm and 7 pm. Stay after the 2 pm matinee for the Emerald City Lounge. Photos are available with Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion 🌈

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Don’t miss Saturday’s Emerald City Lounge and Cafe after the Wizard of Oz matinee at Yorktown High School, where alumni perform while you indulge in treats & shop for magical souvenirs. Photos with Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow, & the Cowardly Lion are a Lounge highlight 🌈

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Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Yorktown High School's The Wizard of Oz! Performances March 6 (7 p.m.) and March 7 (2 & 7 p.m.). Stay after Saturday 2 p.m. show for the Emerald City Lounge & Café — autographs, treats & live music. Tickets on sale now at https://t.co/vdv9Tc7Eap

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Hello Oz’ians! Follow the yellow brick road to Yorktown High School, where the fabulous young actors of the YHS Drama Club will be performing The Wizard of Oz! 🩷💚 Magic awaits when you click this link for tickets: https://t.co/6LFhiA9gBF

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Swing Dance Concert #17 was a beautiful evening of sharing music and building community. So incredibly proud of our students and so very thankful to all who contributed to the magic!

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Support the YHS Band with an evening of dancing, ogling amazing raffle baskets, and listening to incredible student performances! Dance lessons are included and part of the fun! The 17th Annual Swing Dance is coming soon so mark your calendars and shake off that winter drag! 🎶

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Throwback Thursday feature:
Looking back to Thursday, October 30th, when 20 band, choir, and orchestra students represented Yorktown at the 2025 Area All-State Festival at SUNY Purchase! Bravo to the YHS students who represented the school and congratulations for this showcase!

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Students from the Yorktown, Croton, and Hendrick Hudson school districts came together in musicianship to perform in the TriTowns honor symphony orchestra yesterday! Bravo to all these amazing young musicians! (Photos courtesy of Ms. Emily Kluga)

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Today @YorktownCSD is pleased to host the TriTowns Honor Orchestra, a collaborative concert featuring high school band & orchestra musicians from Yorktown, Croton Harmon, & Henrick Hudson.

Join us today at 2pm for an afternoon of music!

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Coming up next week!! 🌸💐🌺
Don’t miss this incredible show featuring the talented performers of the YHS Drama Club! Enjoy an evening (or two!) steeped in the flirtations and drama of Jane Austen’s Regency England, brought to life through truly amazing actors! 🌹

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We have a great year of music education ahead, led by the district’s incredible teachers, from elementary school on up to high school! A round of applause for these talented educators! We can’t wait for the concerts that will showcase everything our children learn! 🎶