Fine Arts Senior Signs with Berklee College of Music

Rocco Leoni ’23 participated in the first inaugural Fine Arts Signing during announcements on January 23. Leoni will attend Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he will study music production and music business. He received a merit scholarship as a result of his audition in November 2022. Family and friends, as well as the entire Upper School student body, celebrated Leoni’s announcement in the Upper School Commons. 

“There are never enough ways to celebrate students deciding to continue their artistic passion and major in an arts field. Rocco is one of the most musically talented students I have ever had the privilege to know in my time in education,” said Chelsy Beninate, Director of Fine Arts. “Watching him work is magical. He has perfect pitch and timing. He knows what to do and when and makes musical decisions far beyond his years. He makes difficult things look easy, but there is no question that Rocco oozes talent and professionalism. Look for Rocco on a stage with his name in lights soon. 

“I am so proud that Rocco is the first student we have been able to celebrate with an arts signing,” Beninate continued. “We will continue signings for any student who majors in an artistic field beyond the berm.”