Max Abarientos (he/him) is a transgender performing artist and composer pursuing his bachelor's degree in Music Education at Western Connecticut State University. As a graduate of New Fairfield High school, he dedicated his high school career to expanding his high school's music and theater department, advocating for budget changes to the school district in support of the performing arts, and supporting LGBTQ+ groups and communities in his town. He is a strong advocate for performing arts education in public schools and keeping music in the heart of young people. Â Read More