The Ranney School is very proud to call Chapter 5275 their own. Through the hard work of past and present members, chapter 5275 has successfully carried out many fundraisers, events, performances, and more! Events such as coffee houses which take place 2-3 times a year feature an abundance of performances from Ranney School musicians, comedians, and students who want to showcase their unique talents. In addition, Chapter 5275 under the leadership of Dr. Dorota Sobieski and the board members, Ranney School’s Tri-M Honor Society has created an environment where students feel comfortable playing their music on their own, in front of crowds, as well as in front of their peers at events such as our Winter and Spring concerts, and school meetings. Community performances such as performances at The Chelsea in Tinton Falls, NJ, have been extremely successful and have brought about a sense of joy and community to the greater Monmouth County community, as well as fundraised for the Veterans Against Alzheimer’s initiative. Through this work, we are proud to say we have established a tight-knit relationship with the staff and residents at The Chelsea and enjoy going there to perform and showcase our talents.
Ranney has a rather small student population, and music is something that has brought our community together through rough and happy moments. During the COVID-19 pandemic, students recorded Musical Valentines which continue to be sent out on Valentine's Day, and sent them to their friends. This initiative from Chapter 5275 has become one of the student body’s favorite traditions, and students beyond the music department have started to participate in this annual event. Another event that was a great success was the Turkey/Syria earthquake benefit concert. As Ranney students were heartbroken over the tragedies in Turkey and Syria and the devastating earthquakes that affected the lives of so many people across the globe, Ranney’s MEAC (Middle Eastern Appreciation Club) and the Chamber Music Club put together a concert to raise money for the efforts in the recovery in the affected communities.
Ranney School’s chapter has created a nurturing environment by helping the younger students learn to play an array of musical instruments from the trumpet to the saxophone, to the viola and violin. Previous students have tutored lower school students in the art of music and how to play an instrument such as Katie Sung 23’ and Rowan Johnson 23’ who taught younger students the importance of music and helped them gain the confidence and skill set needed to perform in concert. Performing at in-school events such as the coffee houses, winter and spring concerts, pep rallies, and sporting events, and more has encouraged the community to join our talented ensembles, join and create clubs based around music, and show up to more musical events and cheer on their peers as they pursue their passions.