It was a meeting of two generations on March 11 as the James A. Dever Elementary School Community Service Committee, part of the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen, sponsored its 16th annual Seniors Meet Juniors concert and brunch. Senior community residents, along with other senior relatives of Dever students, were invited to enjoy a concert performed by the very talented James A. Dever band, chorus, jazz ensemble and orchestra. The students presented carnations to their senior guests and served as escorts for the event. The concert music was enthralling and captivated both seniors and students alike.
Senior guests listened with rapt enthusiasm to “A String of Pearls,” which many remembered from Glenn Miller’s Big Band era, while the juniors moved in their seats to the “The Incredibles” composed by Michael Giacchino and heard a moving rendition of “Home” composed by Alan Chang, Michael Bublé and Amy Foster-Gillies. Following the concert, the appreciative guests enjoyed a sumptuous brunch of bagels, cakes, cookies, fruit, muffins, scones, coffee, tea and juice, provided courtesy of the James A. Dever PTA. A wonderful time was had by all. The seniors expressed their appreciation and gratitude for being included in a tradition that reminded everyone that music is the common thread that unites regardless of age.
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