Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is excited to announce that two of its talented students, Adi Mohare and Melody Bogen, have been selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City this June as part of the Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestras’ (GNOYO) 30th Anniversary Summer Tour.
Adi Mohare, a graduating senior from the Class of 2025 and a recipient of a music scholarship to Loyola University’s College of Music and Media, will perform on percussion. Melody Bogen, a rising 9th grader in the Class of 2029, will play the cello. Both students earned their spots through a competitive audition process and will represent Kenner Discovery on one of the world’s most prestigious stages.
“We are incredibly proud of Adi and Melody for earning this remarkable opportunity,” said Patty Glaser, CEO of Discovery Schools. “Their dedication to music and the arts reflects the high standard of excellence we foster at Kenner Discovery. This achievement is not just personal for them; it’s a celebration for our entire school community.”
Kenner Discovery is the only public school in Jefferson Parish that offers a comprehensive strings program, providing its students with extraordinary opportunities in the arts. Middle School Music Teacher Nicole Lawnicki and High School Music Teacher Ronald Totora have been instrumental in guiding these young musicians toward this important milestone.
Over 60 student musicians from across the region will perform on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage. This tour not only marks the 30th anniversary of GNOYO but also commemorates 20 years since Hurricane Katrina, highlighting the resilience and artistic spirit of New Orleans youth.
Locals can support GNOYO and its young musicians, including Adi and Melody, by attending the following pre-tour performances in the Greater New Orleans area:
June 21 at 6:00 p.m. – Lakeside Shopping Center (Center Court near Cheesecake Factory)
June 22 at 6:30 p.m. – Roussel Hall, Loyola University New Orleans