Press release:
Six alumni and two retired Batavia teachers will be inducted into the Batavia City School District’s Musicians of Note Wall of Fame on the evening of Thursday, March 26.
Those being honored for making a significant impact in their field include:
- Joseph Robusto, Class of 1965;
- Harold McJury, Class of 1968;
- Mark Schumann, Class of 1980;
- Patrick Jee, Class of 1996;
- Brian Isaac, Class of 2001;
- Alex Davis, Class of 2008;
- Melinda Hay, former music teacher in the District;
- and Kenneth Hay*, former music teacher, BHS band director and BCSD Music Department chairperson for 21 years.
The celebration will be held at the high school and begin with appetizers from 5-5:30 p.m., followed by dinner.
The awards ceremony and concert will begin at 7 p.m. and will feature select alumni performing with BHS ensembles. Kenneth Hay will conduct a musical number performed by the BHS Jazz Ensemble, and Harold McJury will perform with the BHS Jazz Ensemble.
Tickets for the event are $25/person. Tickets to attend only the awards ceremony and concert are $10/person.
To reserve tickets, please contact Lisa Brown at Batavia High School (585-343-2480, ext. 2000).
Payment can be made by cash, or by check payable to Batavia Music Boosters.
Ticket with dinner reservations must be made by March 13. If only attending the ceremony and concert, tickets will also be available at the door.
Those wishing to make a donation for the Musicians of Note can do so through the Batavia City School Foundation Inc.
Batavia High School is located at 260 State St.
*Ken Hay was nominated last year but deferred his award until now.
