Seniors from Lawrence set to perform at music conference

Lawrence High School seniors, Matthew Sharin and Emma Urgen were selected to perform at the National Association for Music Education Eastern Division Conference in Rochester at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center in April.

“The talents of our Lawrence students will never cease to amaze me,” Lawrence Superintendent Ann Pedersen states n a news release. “Congratulations to our two Lawrence High School students, Emma Urgen and Matthew Sharin for their outstanding accomplishment.”

Sharin and Urgen will join other student musicians from across the eastern region of the country by being apart of the National Association for Music Education All-Eastern Symphony Orchestra.

“We are incredibly excited for Emma and Matthew to perform at the National Association for Music Education Division Conference,” Lawrence High Principal Jennifer Lagnado-Papp said in the release. “Watching our students grow, perfect their musical skills and be recognized for their talent brings our school a great sense of fulfillment. This recognition is just the beginning of a rewarding musical future for both of these gifted student musicians.”