Weare Middle School choir members Addison Crete (left), Skylynn Bishop, Maya Peterson and Addie Lussier all hold hands while singing in front of the State House on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 for Music in our Schools Month proclaimed by Governor Chris Sununu. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

The Weare Middle School choir stand in front of the State House steps for a photograph on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Governor Chris Sununu signed a proclamation for celebration of Music in our Schools Month. Area schools rotated and sang and played in front of the steps. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

Weare Middle School choir director Serena Gorham conducts the group as they sing in front of the State House steps on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Governor Chris Sununu signed a proclamation for celebration of Music in our Schools Month. Area schools rotated and sang and played in front of the steps. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

Weare Middle School choir members Addison Crete (left), and Skylynn Bishop get ready to sing in front of the State House on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 for Music in our Schools Month proclaimed by Governor Chris Sununu. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff