Music

Music has played an integral part in the school’s rich history and expression, and is considered an indispensable part of the college preparatory experience. Our recently renovated music facility, with choral and instrumental practice rooms, is indicative of the emphasis we place on the participation and study of music at The Stony Brook School.

VOCAL ENSEMBLES

Concert Choir

Concert Choir is one of two vocal ensembles at The Stony Brook School.  The group is comprised of students in grades 9-12 and specializes in concert and chamber styles of choral music.  A rigorous performance schedule last year included fall and spring concerts, a Christmas service of lessons and carols, an Easter service for Maundy Thursday, and Music in the Parks where the ensemble received Third Place.  This ensemble will also soon participate in their first national contest in Festival Disney at Walt Disney World.  The group is under the direction of Dustin Ramirez and accompanied by Majida Hicks.

Chamber Singers

Chamber Singers is the second of the vocal ensembles at The Stony Brook School.  This auditioned group is comprised of students in grades 9-12 and specializes in madrigal, concert, and chamber styles of choral music.  This ensemble performs at the fall and spring concerts, the Christmas service of lessons and carols, and the Maundy Thursday Service.  This ensemble made history this past school year by participating in the program’s first choral contest at the New York City Heritage Festival Music Contest.  The group received a Gold Rating and Second Place in the 1A Choral Division.  They also made history again by participating in the Music in the Parks Festival where they received First Place in their division.  This ensemble will also soon participate in the their first national contest in Festival Disney at Walt Disney World.   The group is under the direction of Dustin Ramirez and accompanied by Majida Hicks.

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES

Chamber Strings

The group is comprised of students in grades 9-12 and specializes in concert and chamber styles of orchestra music.  They perform at the fall and spring concerts, a Christmas service of lessons and carols, the choral program's spring tour.  They are under the direction of Jamie Ramirez.

Chamber Winds

The group is comprised of students in grades 9-12 and specializes in concert and chamber styles of wind music.  They perform at the fall and spring concerts and will at times combine with the Chamber Strings to make a complete Chamber Orchestra.  They are under the direction of Jamie Ramirez.

Jazz Ensemble

This group is comprised of students in grades 9-12 and specializes in jazz music. They perform at the fall and spring concerts and will at times take trips into New York City to study famous jazz composers and arrangers.  Their director also has a professional jazz ensemble called “The Black Tie Affair Orchestra”, which performs a yearly concert at Stony Brook.

SBS Music Faculty

Dustin Ramirez, Performing Arts Department Chair and Choral Director
Jamie Ramirez, Instrumental Music Director

SBS Private Music Instructors

Katherine Hasard, brass
Dr. Pablo Lavandera, piano
Anthony Morejon, woodwinds
Dustin Ramirez, voice
Jamie Ramirez, strings
James Smith, guitar