Matthew Royal

Director of Fine and Performing Arts HCSD, Father, Husband, Educator, Adventurer

[NYSCAME @NYSCAME]

Looking forward to seeing you at the NYS Summer Music Conference in Albany! Proud, as an affiliate, to have a session presented by @matthewroyal from @HCSDArts @HarrisonCSD beginning at 1:00!

[Matthew Royal @matthewroyal]

Very excited to be presenting "What Do We Want to Create?: Building a Shared Vision" at both the summer and winter NYSSMA conferences this year! Thank @OfficialNYSSMA and @NYSCAME for the opportunity!

[Harrison Fine & Performing Arts @HCSDArts]

We are beyond proud to share that the HHS String Ensemble earned a rating of “Gold with Distinction” at today’s NYSSMA Majors Festival!

👏🎻🥇🏆

@HarrisonCSD @OfficialNYSSMA @WCSMA1 #bestcommunitiesformusiceducation

[Harrison Fine & Performing Arts @HCSDArts]

Our 8th graders took the stage for their last spring concert at LMK yesterday and certainly went out on a high note! Congratulations on a wonderful performance and we can’t wait to see your artistry continue to unfold at HHS next year! 🎶🎻🎺🎤

@harrisoncsd @officialnyssma

[Harrison Fine & Performing Arts @HCSDArts]

Musical mentorship starts early here in Harrison! 5th Graders in Ms. Buckley’s Band took time to partner with their 4th grade band mates as they prepare for their spring concerts! 🎺🎶👏

@OfficialNYSSMA @HarrisonCSD #bestcommunitiesformusiceducation

[Matthew Royal @matthewroyal]

Very proud of my district and department!

[Harrison Fine & Performing Arts @HCSDArts]

We are proud to announce that Harrison has been named a #BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation from @nammfoundation for its outstanding commitment to music education!

Congrats to all our students, teachers, administrators, and community! 🎉🏆

@HarrisonCSD @OfficialNYSSMA

[Harrison Fine & Performing Arts @HCSDArts]

Performance season ramps into high gear next week, kicking off with the HHS Band and Chorus Spring Concerts on Tuesday and Thursday! Come celebrate the amazing talent and skill that our students have been developing throughout the year!🎤🎺

@OfficialNYSSMA @HarrisonCSD

[Harrison Fine & Performing Arts @HCSDArts]

Tonight almost 300 of our elementary, middle and high school string players joined forces for the 9th Annual String Extravaganza! Congratulations to all our talented musicians and their phenomenal teachers! @HarrisonCSD @OfficialNYSSMA

[Harrison Fine & Performing Arts @HCSDArts]

How do you get to @carnegiehall? Join the HHS Symphonic Winds! Symphonic Winds is open to students of all experience levels looking to improve their ensemble skills. Today they put those skills on display in one of the world’s most famous venues! @HarrisonCSD @OfficialNYSSMA

[Harrison Fine & Performing Arts @HCSDArts]

Come join us March 10, 11, and 12th as the @hhsfootlightplayers and @harrisonhstechcrew journey “Into the Woods”! Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students/seniors and will be sold at the door!
@HarrisonCSD @officialNYSTEA

[Matthew Royal @matthewroyal]

@mbs_works “The six secrets of change” and “leading in a culture of change” by @MichaelFullan1 are fantastic!

[Matthew Royal @matthewroyal]

Come join our incredible team!

The Harrison Central School District is seeking candidates for a full-time, tenure-track position teaching secondary band and general music effective Sept 23.

To apply please visit the job posting on OLAS: https://t.co/UFTtvnFWGl

[Harrison Fine & Performing Arts @HCSDArts]

Our 5th graders learned all about the orchestra as an eco-system today when they travelled to @LincolnCenter to see the @nyphil, then had a meet and great with 2 members of the orchestra! Check out our instagram for more!

@HarrisonCSD @OfficialNYSSMA

[Harrison Fine & Performing Arts @HCSDArts]

It was day full of music on the first full day of rehearsals at NY All-State! HHS students Fjord Deda and Jack Eiff were chosen from thousands to participate in this once in a lifetime experience!
@HarrisonCSD @HarrisonHusky @OfficialNYSSMA

[Harrison Fine & Performing Arts @HCSDArts]

HHS art students took a trip to the @metmuseum where they sketched, reflected, and discussed as they found inspiration in works ranging from Greek sculpture to Cubism. 🎨

@HarrisonCSD @HarrisonHusky @nysARTeach

[Harrison Fine & Performing Arts @HCSDArts]

Come see the magic unfold onstage as the HHS Playhouse presents "Puffs" by Matt Cox this weekend in the Harrison Performing Art Center! 🧙

@HarrisonCSD

[Harrison Fine & Performing Arts @HCSDArts]

These 4th grade musicians in Mr. Bennett's Orchestra at Preston Elementary may have only been playing a few weeks, but they are eager to show off their skills! Here they are practicing their pizzicato (plucking) technique in the song "Hoe Down!"🎻
@HarrisonCSD @OfficialNYSSMA

[Harrison Fine & Performing Arts @HCSDArts]

The HHS Concert Band was honored to learn from Gunnery Sgt. Heather Zenobia, Flutist with “The President’s Own” Marine Band this morning! Thank you Sgt. Zenobia for an experience our students called “unforgettable!”

@HarrisonCSD @HarrisonHusky

[Harrison Fine & Performing Arts @HCSDArts]

The HHS Marching Band represented the Huskies with pride today at the 2022 “It’s Great to Live in Harrison” Parade! 🥁🎺

@HarrisonHusky @HarrisonCSD

[Harrison Fine & Performing Arts @HCSDArts]

Harrison 22 - Rye 7! Wonderful halftime performance and tremendous student leadership from our Drum Majors!

@HTownHuskyFB @HarrisonCSD @HarrisonHusky #huskypride