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Presents · Spring 2026
STEM Middle Academy
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The STEM Collage · Spring Exposition & Concert
2026

Spring Collage Concert

An evening of music, art, science, ELA, and student work across the school

Date Thursday, June 4, 2026 Event 6:00–8:00 PM Band Performance 7:00–7:30 PM Where Outdoor Amphitheater & STEM's First Floor
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Welcome

Come On In & Explore

We're so glad you're here. Before and after the concert, make your way through STEM Middle Academy to experience the full Collage — student work is on display across the first floor, and everything's clearly marked so you can explore at your own pace.

Student Work Throughout the First Floor

Explore our student art gallery and projects from art, science, ELA, band, and more — set up across the first floor. Take your time and wander.

📸 Photo Booth

Don't miss the photo booth — strike a pose and take home a memory from tonight's celebration!

Welcome to the STEM Collage — we're glad you're spending the evening with us. Feel free to share this program with your family and friends!

STEM Collage — Spring Exposition & Concert flyer, Thursday June 4, 2026, 6:00–8:00 PM at STEM Middle Academy, 60 Alton St., Springfield, MA. Music performance 7:00–7:30 PM at the outdoor amphitheater.
The Program

Order of Performance

Mr. Lee Burgess · Band & Music Technology Teacher

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Opening Remarks
Ms. Andrea Williams
Principal, STEM Middle Academy
6th Grade Beginner Band
Sakura Sakura
Traditional Japanese folk song
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Miles Ahead
Jay Taylor
About the composer ↗
Remarks
Ms. Amy Silva
Art Teacher, STEM Middle Academy
Mr. Lee Burgess
Band & Music Technology Teacher, STEM Middle Academy
STEM Wind Ensemble
Celtic Air and Dance
Michael Sweeney
Soloist — Lance Ferguson, Bells
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Arabian Dances
Brian Balmages
Soloists — Jariah Roches, Clarinet · Mikaela Malave, Flute · Kaylen Rosa, Marimba · Liam Ferguson, Tambourine
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As Heard On
New England Public Media
Our 6th-grade woodwind band was featured on NEPM's The Fabulous 413 — reporters visited STEM Middle Academy to document the impact of the band program.
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Personnel

Our Musicians

6th Grade Beginner Band
STEM Wind Ensemble
Event Music

Composed by Our Students

Music heard throughout the Collage this evening was composed and produced by students of the 8th Grade Music Technology Studios, created in BandLab for Education and shared anonymously.

Original Composition No. 1 — loops, layering & arrangement

Original Composition No. 2 — sampling & beat construction

Original Composition No. 3 — multi-track loop arrangement

Original Composition No. 4 — hip-hop influenced production

With Gratitude

Special Thanks

Dr. Sonia Dinall
Springfield Public Schools
Mr. Gary Bernice
SPS Visual & Performing Arts, Supervisor
SciTech High School Band
For Their Continued Partnership
Ms. Charlotte Walsh · Mr. Anthony Diaz · Ms. Alisha Lopez-Marrero
Partner in Music Education
Ms. Carolyn Dufrane

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, through its STARS Residencies program.

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Get in Touch

Contact

Questions about the program or the concert? Reach out.

Mr. Lee Burgess
Band & Music Technology Teacher
burgessg@springfieldpublicschools.com
Ms. Amy Silva
Art Teacher
silvaam@springfieldpublicschools.com
Ms. Andrea Williams
Principal
williamsand@springfieldpublicschools.com
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