Ballston Spa Music Department Honored

BALLSTON SPA — Ballston Spa Central School District’s music program was formally recognized by the Board of Education at a meeting last Wednesday night. Students from across all grade levels attended the meeting to pose for photos and support one another.

“This evening, evidenced by the large gathering here,” said Board President Jason Fernau, “it is our pleasure to recognize what is clearly a very strong and vibrant music program.”

Brian Retersdorf, the district’s K-12 Music Coordinator, said that Ballston Spa’s music program is “one of the most supported districts, I firmly believe, in the Capital Region.” 

Retersdorf said his student orchestra was now the largest in the Suburban Council. “31 students playing the professional-level books. Not regular books, professional level that Broadway musicians, people across the world are playing.”

“This, to me, is what success is,” Retersdorf said, “being able to recognize this many students who are achieving such incredible things.”