Mozart concert raises $4,000 for Alief Independent School District The Niskayuna High School Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorale's performance of Mozart's "REQUIEM" in May raised $4,000 to help students whose lives were disrupted by last year's devastating hurricane season. This money along with a $5,000 check ― proceeds from the spring musical, "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" ― will be sent to the Alief Independent School District in Houston, which has become home to more than 2,000 displaced students from hurricane-ravaged New Orleans. More music news The Schenectady Light Opera has recognized four Niskayuna High School students for their outstanding performances in the spring musical, "The Mystery of Edwin Drood."  Congratulations to Jay Mobley, Paul Pedicone, Emma Poole and Jennifer Lefsyk! Meanwhile, 15 high school students will spend part of their summer traveling to Europe as part of the American Music Abroad Red Tour Honors Choir and Band. The group will visit France, Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland during a 16-day concert tour in July. Choir Director Paula Brinkman will join students Brian Vaccaro, James Herrington, Amity Higgins, Jacob Finkle, James Perrella, Meghan Ferrelli, Sara Smigen, Justin Tomisman, Leanna Pace, Caroline Griffin, Mark Reineke, Carolyn Abrams, Mitchell Wohl, Emily Young and Joanna Ferreri on the European excursion.