Nice ring to it

The Tom Conlon-directed Select Chorus at Johnston’s Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School recently performed at the Rhode Island State House in Providence. The group, which received rave reviews from officials and leaders of other school music groups, includes, first row from left, Shayda Pezzullo, Natalia Toste, Irais Alcorta, Shanna Scopelitti, Arianna Velasquez, Jethro Mensa and director Tom Conlon; second row from left, Alexis Pezzullo, Riley Morin, Daniela Noreiga Garcia, Allesandra Pesare, Macenzie Maranhao and Jacob Spence; third row from left Samantha Grullon, Kaylee Peterson, Nina Lautieri, Elysia Fortunati, Makaila Fosu and Gianna Halliwell; and top row from left, Amelia Almonte, Trinity Blondin, Keyari Dandy, Melanie Cordeiro, Stephanie Marcantonio, Lolaoluwa Alarapon and Tru Crowl. (Submitted photo)