3/27/2024 - Richard & Helen Robinson Concert Series

On March 27, the Whitesboro Music Department presented the 10th Annual Richard & Helen Robinson Concert Series, featuring this year's guest clinician, jazz violinist Christian Howes.

Mr. Howes worked with all orchestra students in grades 4-12, and led workshops with the Whitesboro HS orchestra and chamber orchestra, as well as chamber orchestras from CVA and Holland Patent.

The Richard & Helen Robinson Concert Series began in honor of a beloved educator and administrator in the Whitesboro Central School District, Mr. Dick Robinson. The music department was especially close to his heart, as Robinson was an avid musician throughout his life. Because of that, he worked tirelessly to promote music education for students. Donations from Robinson’s family following his passing in 2011 sparked the idea for the inaugural concert in 2012. After Helen Robinson’s unexpected passing in June 2014, it seemed fitting to memorialize both Dick and Helen through this concert series.

A combined concert was performed for the community on March 27 at 6:30 p.m. Many Robinson family members were in attendance.