Wallace's Drum Line and Band, February 9

The Wallace Middle School Drum Line and Marching Band, under the direction of music teacher Louis Pontecorvo, played at the last boys basketball game of the season on February 9. The boys won yet again to close an undefeated season. The cheerleaders were also out to support the team.

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Wallace's Marching Band and Drum Line Perform 'The Star Spangled Banner'--and More

Under the direction of music teacher Louis Pontecorvo, Wallace Middle School's band and drum line performed "The Star Spangled Banner" at a Memorial Day commemoration at Generali Elementary School earlier this month. Intervention Officer Jackie Davis captured the performance and created this video. Thanks to Mr. Pontecorvo, the band and drum line, and Ms. Davis for this inspiring moment!

Drum Line Performs at Macy's Waterbury

Under the direction of music teacher Louis Pontecorvo, Wallace Middle School's Drum Line performed at Macy's on Friday, Dec. 2, where Santa from the Thanksgiving Day parade in New York was visiting. Thanks to Mr. Pontecorvo and our students for their dedication and for representing Wallace so well.

Wallace Drum Line Performs at Pep Rally

Thanks to music teacher Louis Pontecorvo and the Wallace Drum Line for performing at the pep rally on Wednesday, November 24.

Drum Line and Band at Rock Cats Baseball Game, 5/5/11

Under the direction of music teacher Louis Pontecorvo, Wallace's drum line and band performed at the New Britain Rock Cats' home game on May 5, 2011. The group perform the "Star Spangled Banner" and other songs.

Thanks to Angela Jarvis Pontecorvo for the photos.

Wallace Marching Band and Drum Line Visit Generali Elementary School on May 24

Wallace Band and Drum Line had a great performance at Generali Elementary School during a Memorial Day ceremony on Tuesday, May 24. There were veterans there who raised the flag and fired a volley, and we played “The Star Spangled Banner.” We said the Pledge, and then we went to a cemetery next to the school and stood in silence to honor the memory of soldiers buried there. We also played a military march and “Rock-a-bye Baby.”

--Ashley Batista, 7th Grade, Huckins House


Thanks to 7th grade Huckins House student Ashley Batista and parent liaison Gretchen Flaherty for these photos.

Wallace Drum Line Gets Light

I apologize for the poor sound quality of this video. The acoustics weren't very good in the music room, and I had to edit the sound to hear the drums at all. The students worked very hard for this video and enjoyed themselves, so I wanted to post something to honor their effort. Mr. Pontecorvo and I will try again in February, after the school presents Mulan, and the Drum Line will again have access to the auditorium for rehearsal.

-Sandy Carlson

Wallace Middle School's Band and Drum Line Present Holiday Concert

Music teacher Louis Pontecorvo directs the Wallace Middle School band and drum line at the school's annual holiday concert in the Crosby auditorium on the evening of Wednesday, December 16.

Thanks to Angela Pontecorvo for these photos.

Wallace Presents Holiday Concert December 10

Under the direction of music teacher Louis Pontecorvo, Wallace Middle School's marching band, drum line, and dance team presented a holiday concert to the school community on Thursday, December 10. Congratulations and thank you to Mr. Pontecorvo and all the students who were involved for a wonderful evening.

(Thanks to the parents of drum line member Kimani Brown and to Mr. Pontecorvo's dad for the above photos. If you have photos to add to this show, please see Ms. Carlson in Room 337.)

Wallace Pride Flies High November 23 Pep Rally

Wallace Middle School celebrated the achievements of its students at its pep rally on November 23. Principal Don Rapuano said he wanted students to go home for Thanksgiving feeling good about themselves and their school. He began the rally by recognizing the school's generosity in collecting more than 4,000 cans in a little over two weeks.

Students who were involved in fall sports and other extracurricular activities--CPEP, the Origami Club, Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball--were recognized. The boys' cross-country team and the co-ed soccer team received awards for their undefeated seasons.

Also, those students who received straight 5s on their CMTs were called forward and recognized with certificates of achievement.

The school's dance club presented a Latin American dance they had choreographed and practiced after school. The dance was followed by a student-teacher volleyball game. The girls won, but the teachers kept them on their toes until the very end.

Under the direction of music teacher Louis Pontecorvo, the band provided music throughout the rally, and the drum line entertained the school with a drum competition.

Thanks to parent liaison Gretchen Flaherty and eighth-grade Hammond House language arts teacher Patty Capobianco for contributing photos to this slide show.

Wallace Kicks Off 'Fuel Up to Play 60' Competition

Health teacher Donna Phoenix introduced Wallace Middle School students to Fuel up to Play 60 during assemblies in the auditorium on Monday, November 9. With the help of Crosby High School football players, the mascot of the New England Patriots, and the Wallace Drum Line (directed by Louis Pontecorvo), Ms. Phoenix kicked off this program designed to take action for health. Click here to read more about this program and to register.

Wallace Welcomes Next Year's Sixth Graders

Wallace Middle School's faculty and staff welcomed next year's sixth graders to the school during an orientation in the student cafeteria on Thursday, May 6. Building Principal Dr. Louis Padua and House Principals Donald Rapuano, Gary Huckins, and Jack Yeshion introduced families to various aspects of the school. The Drum Line, performing under the direction of music teacher Louis Pontecorvo, impressed our future students and their families with a performance of some several cadences.

Memorial Day Parade, 2011

Under the direction of music teacher Louis Pontecorvo, the Wallace Band and Drum Line participated in Waterbury's Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 29.





Thanks to David Hailstone's mom for the photos.

2011 Holiday Concert Photos

Under the direction of music teacher Louis Pontecorvo, the band and drum line performed at the holiday concert in the Crosby auditorium on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Theater arts teacher Sue Smyth directed her students in sample performances of the school's upcoming performance of "Seussical."

Thanks to special education teacher Mr. Standish for these photos.

Wallace Band, Drum Line and Dance Team: Memorial Day Parade

Director Louis Pontecorvo Photos by Angela Pontecorvo and Louis Pontecorvo