Programs currently airing on Great Neck Public Schools Television (GNPS/TV) are: “South High Winter Concert II,” “South Middle Spotlight,” “Faculty Recital 2018,” “Focus on Education,” and “North Middle Grade 7- 8 Winter Concert.”
GNPS/TV programs are available on demand, 24/7, on the school district website, www.greatneck.k12.ny.us/tv. Programs can also be viewed in the incorporated villages of Great Neck on Optimum Channel 75 and on Verizon Fios Channel 32. Airing times in program descriptions below are for Optimum and Verizon Fios viewing.
South High Winter Concert II
“South High Winter Concert II” features performances by the Symphonic Band, Concert Choir, Chamber String Orchestra, and Chamber Symphony Orchestra from the Winter Concert on Dec. 13. The concert was under the direction of Michael Schwartz, performing arts department head/instrumental teacher, and Janine Robinson, vocal music teacher.
View times are: 7 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
South Middle Spotlight
“South Middle Spotlight” takes a look back at some of the segments that originally aired on HTV (Homeroom Television), the live, daily, morning-news show broadcast to South Middle’s students and staff. These segments showcase a variety of events at South Middle, including: Chef Party, Club Fair, No Place for Hate Assembly, and more.
Airs at 8:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Faculty Recital 2018
“Faculty Recital 2018” features music performances by the talented staff of Great Neck Public Schools. Faculty members perform vocal and instrumental pieces as soloists or in groups. Performances include a variety of classical pieces, as well as selections from Broadway, opera, and classic rock genres.
View times are: 9 a.m., 3 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Focus on Education
“Focus on Education” is an ongoing series hosted by Superintendent Teresa Prendergast, highlighting what’s new and interesting in the district. This episode features interviews with Michael Grimaldi, the new principal of E.M. Baker School, and Luciana Bradley, the new principal of Saddle Rock School. Bradley had previously served as assistant principal of Saddle Rock since 2005.
Airs at 11 a.m., 5 p.m. and 11 p.m.
North Middle Winter Concert
“North Middle Winter Concert” includes performances by the North Middle Chorus, Concert Band, and String Orchestra from their concert on Dec. 19. All three performing groups feature musicians in grades 7 and 8. Instrumental groups are under the direction of Matthew Trinkwald, music department head, and vocal groups are under the direction of Arielle Murdocco.
Airs at 12 p.m., 6 p.m. and 12 a.m.
GNPS/TV Programming
GNPS/TV programming reflects the offerings of the Great Neck Public Schools and the achievements of its students and staff. Programs are student-produced.
For further information, please contact Robert Zahn, director of educational television and broadcast media, by e-mail at rzahn@greatneck.k12.ny.us, and by phone at (516) 441-4676.
