Xaverian students make heavenly music with harps
There are people who believe that they will hear harps playing when they enter heaven. But that heavenly sound can already be heard at Xaverian High School in Bay Ridge, where there are three harp ensembles showcasing the talents of students.
In response to a demand from musically inclined students, Xaverian High School, located at 7100 Shore Road, created a harp program within its music department several years ago. The school now has three ensembles for students who play the harp.
At the start of the 2015-2016 school year, there were a total of 20 harp students in grades six through 12. Xaverian is a Catholic high school, but it also has a middle school known as Genesis. The high school is currently an all-boys institution but will be going co-ed starting in September of 2016. Genesis is already co-ed.