(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Dr. Jane Bovalino, Superintendent of Rochester School District, joined Frank Sparks on Teleforum in the 10 o’clock hour Wednesday April 24, 2019 to talk about the 2019 Summer  High School student Choral and instrumental Academy that will be taking place at the Rochester Area School District June 17-22, 2019.

The Academy is a joint venture of the Beaver Valley Choral Society and Rochester High School. The Academy is open to students grades 8-12 from any school district. If you are interested in applying for the academy go to https://www.rasd.org

Dr. Bovalino told the listeners how the academy came about  in August, 2016, the Rochester Area School District and the Beaver Valley Choral Society entered
into a unique partnership. Through collective planning and collaboration, the Choral Society and the school district shared a vision to support the arts in Beaver County. To realize this vision, they have collaborated to provide many events. The high school student summer music academy is a unique and prominent part of their partnership.

She also talked about the events of the week at the academy and how it will all culminate  with  the Academy’s  performance that will be held on Saturday
evening, June 22, 2019 at 7:30 pm. At Rochester High School Auditorium. The performance is free and the public is welcome to attend.