On Sept. 11, members of the Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School sixth, seventh and eighth grade choruses sang at Sayville’s Moonlight Memorial at The Common Ground, a rotary park in the Town of Islip.

The students gathered to learn and rehearse the music in August for this annual event that honors residents of Islip who lost their lives as a result of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The students serenaded the community with emotional renditions of “Love Lifted Me” by Greg Gilpin and “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen, arranged by Roger Emerson.

“I am grateful for the beautiful young souls who gave their time and talents to honor those who lost their lives 23 years ago and give comfort to those who continue to mourn them,” said Chorus Teacher Rachel White. “Performances like this really help our students witness the power of music in our lives.”

Date Added: 9/13/2024