RFH Tower Singers Get ‘Distinguished’ at NJ Teen Arts Festival

You could say that the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) Tower Singers have distinguished themselves among vocal musicians.

The singing group comprised of RFH students showcased their talent at this year’s NJ State Teen Arts Festival in early June at Middlesex County College and won the highest praise from judges.

The Tower Singers were selected in March to participate in the state festival, having been chosen as the best Small Vocal Ensemble in the county at the Monmouth Teen Arts Festival.

On June 5, the singers performed for prominent judges from the field of vocal music education, who awarded RFH with a “distinguished” rating, the highest possible at the festival. RFH Tower Singers Director Kathryne Singleton got written comments and scores from each judge, who rated the ensemble on their vocal tone, diction, technique, interpretation, and musicianship.

This year’s festival featured performing ensembles from more than 75 schools across the state.

After performing, the students participated in workshops led by leading arts practitioners, performers, and educators in dance, music, theater, film, and visual arts.

About the RFH Tower Singers …

The RFH Tower Singers is dynamic, growing student vocal music group that has earned accolades from judges and perform in the high school and community. Each holiday season, Tower Singers enjoy their annual caroling day, performing for local non-profits and Red Bank Rivercenter’s Holiday Harmonies series.

Every March, Tower Singers join the music ensembles at Knollwood School, Forrestdale, and RFH for the annual TriDistrict Festival, performing a concert for their families and the community.

In addition to their appearance at the NJ State Teen Arts Festival in June, the singers, RFH jazz band and RFH marching band competed at Music in the Parks at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson on April 27 where they performed and enjoyed a day in the park.

The RFH Tower Singers and other music ensembles are supported by the RFH Performing Arts Society, a 501c3 non-profit organization of RFH parents and community members who wish to support and expand theperforming arts programs at the high school. For more information, go to www.rumsonfairhaven.org.