SOCSD Music Department :: 845.680.1125

FACULTY:

Matthew Rotjan,
Strings mrotjan@socsd.org
Mr. Rotjan's Website

William Hughes, Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Concert Band
whughes@socsd.org

Lisa Kahn,
Classroom Music
lkahn@socsd.org

Jonathan Rossi,
Concert Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra
jrossi@socsd.org

Charles Yassky,
Winds & Band
Mr. Yassky's Page
cyassky@socsd.org
Mr. Yassky's Website

Cottage Lane Elementary School

Lessons

Instrumental Music Registration at Cottage Lane - 2011-2012

Cottage Lane Concert Band Update - posted 3.4.10

Cottage Lane Students Visits SOMS for Peer Presentations

On December 16, 2011, SOMS hosted the entire 5th grade class from Cottage Lane Elementary. During this visit, the soon-to-be middle school students were treated to presentations by the Foreign Language and Music Departments.

As a part of the Music Department presentation, members from the 6th grade performing ensembles took the stage for a brief concert. The concert began with the Symphonic Orchestra, conducted by Mr. Rotjan, and was followed by Mrs. Peña-Carney’s Treble Chorus and Mrs. Tocco’s Symphonic Band.

The 6th grade performing ensembles represent a large portion of the total class, with about 120 students from the grade in the ensembles. Students were proud to host their district peers and present on behalf of the program!

CLE Students Get Concert Preview

On Tuesday, June 15 the student body and staff of Cottage Lane were treated to a preview of the Spring Concert to be given by the performing music students from Cottage Lane's 4th & 5th grades.

The program featured the String Orchestra of 105 students, led by Mr. Jonathan Rossi and Matthew Rotjan, the Symphonic Band of approximately 95 4th graders, led by Mr. William Hughes, a 55 member Concert Band led by Mr. Charles Yassky and the debut of the 44 member Cottage Lane 5th grade Chorus, led by Mrs. Lisa Kahn.

All instrumental students participate in weekly lessons and weekly rehearsals in preparation for this concert, which also took place at South Orangetown Middle School that evening.

The music staff at Cottage Lane wishes a great summer to all their students and their families and looks forward to seeing them next year either back at Cottage Lane, or at SOMS as they continue their musical journey through our music program at SOCSD.

Cottage Lane Cello Students Visit the Esplanade at Palisades

On Tuesday, April 27, residents at The Esplanade at Palisades, in Palisades, NY enjoyed an evening of music provided by three cellists from Mr. Matt Rotjan’s music class at Cottage Lane Elementary. Elinor G., Jenna L., and Andrea K. played as a small group, performing ensemble arrangements, including French Folk Song, Song of the Wind, Allegro, May Song, and O Come, Little Children. "It was a beautiful evening and great to be out in the community sharing music!" said Rotjan.

Students Share Music Appreciation at TZE & CL

Students at Tappan Zee Elementary and Cottage Lane Elementary Schools were treated to an exciting program of music, including short demonstrations and explanations about musical instruments this January. Led by music teacher Mr. Charles Yassky, community members, SOCSD staff and students, joined by New York’s finest musicians from Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, US Service Bands, Major Symphony Orchestras, Woody Herman, Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton Jazz Bands and Broadway performed for the students.

On May 27, 2009 the entire Cottage Lane 4th grade attended at special concert at Carnegie Hall, in New York City. Each and every student had the opportunity to sing and play recorder in this renowned auditorium as a part of this program. The dedicatory concert of carnegie was conducted over one hundred years ago by none other than Russian composer Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky in 1876.

For the second time, the Cottage Lane Recorder Club, under the direction of CLE's Mrs. Lisa Kahn were invited to perform on the stage, with the St. Luke's Chamber Orchestra. This was a very special day for Cottage Lane students, staff and parents. - view photos