8th grade student Bradley Cooney won the NH Music Educators Association Composition Contest in Middle School Division/Electronic Music for his “Outta Time.”  This is the first time the Henniker Community School has had a student compete in the Association’s composition contest. Bradley’s “Outta Time” was written and designed for use in a video game.

            “In the future, I can see Bradley composing video game music as his chosen profession if he wanted. It is something he is both talented and passionate about, “ commented HCS music teacher Taylor  Carroll. 

            “Music classes at the Henniker Community School have greatly expanded over the years from the standard singing and band offerings of the past. Music opportunities for middle school students include drumming, band, composition, guitar, ukulele, piano, and voice.  “If a student has an interest in something in musical, we’ll make it happen. Not everyone is a performer, but everyone can learn about music in a way that is meaningful to them,” continued Carroll.

            Winners of the various high school, middle school, and elementary school division composition competitions will be recognized by the NH Music Educators Association at their spring all-member meeting on April 5, which is attended by music teachers from across the state. To hear Bradley’s composition “Outta Time,” click here.