CMS Choirs with Mr. Aguanno
Welcome!
Here you can watch videos we've seen in class, listen to our concert music, listen to just your part to study, find the lesson and concert schedule, and use other musical resources to help you in your CMS choir and music experience.
About Mr. Aguanno
Mr. Aguanno has happily taught chorus at CMS for 5 years and previously taught K-5 vocal music at Rockaway Meadow and Northvail. He is a proud graduate of the Parsippany Troy-Hills School District. He graduated from The Univeristy of Massachusetts with a degree in Music Education and a Master's degree in Educational Technology from Boise State University. He played trumpet in the Marching Band, sang in musicals, and of course sang in choir! Outside of the Classroom He sings tenor in Harmonium Choral Society and in Choral Music Intensive at Drew University and Has toured throughout Europe with Harmonium.
Email: aaguanno@pthsd.net
Central Middle School
1620 US-46 Parsippany, NO 07054
10 Reasons to Join or stay in Choir
1. It's Fun
Want to make friends, make music, and learn to read music? Give choir a try! Many people have said that they regret not joining choir sooner...
2. Anyone Can Join Choir
You don't have to be the next teen pop idol to enjoy singing. Everyone in choir is there to learn together.
3. It's good for your health
Scientists have proven that singing helps you improve critical skills such as multi-tasking, memory, focusing, and concentration, math, and also helps relieve anxiety and stress. It also boosts self confidence.
4.You learn many different languages
In choir we sing songs from all over the world, including songs in French, Spanish, Italian, Hawaaiin, German, Russian, Swahili, Zulu, Latin, and more.
5. Singing in Choir teaches you to read music
As a chorus member, you will learn to become a proficient music reader and not just a better singer.
6. You learn HISTORY and CULTURE through music
We sing songs from all different time periods and genres including classical, pop, jazz, Broadway, African American Spirituals, multicultural, acapella, and more. All this is done while learning historical context and world culture.
7. You go on MUSIC TRIPS to exciting places like Hersey Park and Disneyworld.
It's a great chance to have fun while making music and hanging out with your friends.
8. Anyone can sing in choir!
All are welcome no matter what your skill level.
9. You make FRIENDS
You might meet your best friends in choir!
10. You make MUSIC
Singing is a great way to relax and express yourself.