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Hello and welcome to Our 5th Annual Voices in Harmony Celebration. A concert featuring talented singers, dancers and musicians from surrounding schools showcasing our neurodivergent communities. 

 

Let’s give them a round of applause. 

 

My name is Ashley Tobias, but you can call me TOBI and I am the education outreach manager here at the performing arts school. 

 

This year’s theme, “Self love”.

 

Teaching self-love to students is crucial for their overall well-being and development. Self-love fosters a positive self-image and self-acceptance, which are foundational for mental and emotional health. 

 

By instilling the principles of self-love early, educators and teaching artists help students build a strong sense of self-worth that can positively influence their academic performance, social relationships, and future success.

 

Through our arts education and outreach program at BergenPAC's Performing Arts School, our mission is to empower and inspire our surrounding communities. Today, we are thrilled to showcase the incredible progress and achievements of our neurodivergent students.

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 SCENE 2 | BANYAN (Live Band)

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Now, without further ado, I introduce to you, a Banyan High School Spectacular, 

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 SCENE 2 | LYNDHURST MIDDLE SCHOOL (FIREWORK)

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This next song, is an anthem for self- empowerment and embracing ones identity. It promotes self-confidence and resilience, urging people to let their true selves shine despite any challenges or doubts they may face.

 

This next school was unable to be her live, so we will be showing a video.. 

 

Please give a round of applause for Lyndhurst Middle School and their performance of, “Firework- by Katy Perry”.

 

 Cue VIDEO.

Ashley enters stage for time filler.

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Ashley

Is everyone having a good time?? I’m so excited to be here today. I don’t know about you, but sometimes when I get really excited, I have all this energy and I feel a little overwhelmed or anxious, so if you wouldn’t mind helping me calm some of this energy, I would really appreciate that.

 

I just wanted to take a moment and just breathe. So would you breathe with me?

 

Let’s take a nice Deep breathe in—-- Deep breath out

Deep breath in— make a noise on the way out

Last deep breath in– and shake it all out.

 

I am feeling SO much better. Thank you so much for that. Now I’m ready for our next school.

SCENE 3 | Felician School | Under The Sea