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Having helped to helm operations during the entire 39-year history of Girard Academic Music Program, 2136 Ritner St., Dr. Jack Carr has bonded with thousands of colleagues and enrollees enamored with the flawless execution of notes. Their dedication in turn has made them notable, as readers chimed in to name it South Philly’s top music program.
“We appreciate the recognition very much because we tirelessly aspire to honor our chosen interest,” Carr, the Girard Estate site’s second-year principal, said.
With more than 500 learners hailing from about 30 zip codes in the fifth through 12th grades, the location serves as a melody mecca with jazz and marching bands, a string quartet and choir opportunities. Though the site, which offers all pupils music instruction such as composition, history and theory in at least five periods per week, has numerous vocal specialists, instrumentalists, most notably budding pianists, who benefit from a piano lab, comprise the majority. The youngsters also earn enviable opportunities to thrive through the school’s partnerships with such behemoths as the Academy of Music and the Kimmel Center.
Preparing for next month’s on-site “Grease” production, the students can take pride in knowing readers are hopelessly devoted to them.
“Our children are models of diligence,” Carr said, “so we as a whole thank the community for appreciating that.”
Fifth Stone Music School struck a chord in second, while Settlement Music School played a triad in third.
Contact Staff Writer Joseph Myers at jmyers@southphillyreview.com or ext. 124.
2013 Readers’ Choice Awards
Cuisine
Scannicchio’s Italian Restaurant: Gravy/sauce
Geno’s Steaks: French fries / cheesesteak
PrimoHoagies: Hoagie
Johnny Chang’s: Sushi
Nick’s Old Original Roast Beef: Roast beef sandwich
City Pizza: Pizza toppings
Green Eggs Café: Sunday brunch
Penrose Diner: Waffles
Popi’s Italian Restaurant: Business luncheon/banquet
FrancoLuigi’s Pizzeria: Romantic outing
Ristorante Pesto: Italian restaurant
Cantina Los Cabalitos: Ethnic restaurant (non-Italian)
Noir: New restaurant
Sweet Tooth
Termini Bros.: Cannoli (tie)
Potito’s Bakery: Cannoli (tie) / cupcakes
Italiano’s Water Ice: Water ice
Lerro’s Candy Co.: Candy store
Staying Active
DanceAdelphia: Dance studio
Girard Academic Music Program: Music program
Marconi Plaza: Place to walk your dog
Stickball: Schoolyard/street game
Guerin Recreation Center: Recreation Center
Wake Up Yoga: Place to take a yoga class
Places
East Passyunk Avenue: Neighborhood
Pennsylvania Burial Co.: Funeral home
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School: School
St. Monica: Church
Ten Pennies: Florist
Chickie’s and Pete’s: Place to enjoy a game
Sports
Frank Natale: High school coach
Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School Saints: High school team
Citizens Bank Park: Pro sports venue
Chase Utley: Current Philly pro athlete
Ed Snider: Philly pro sports owner
And the Rest
Mummers Parade: South Philadelphia tradition
Councilman Mark Squilla: Politician
Social Scene: South Philly Review section
Disc jockey: Category not on this list
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