Ten members of the middle school string chamber ensemble performed at an art auction hosted by The Royal Educational Foundation at the Old Field Club in Setauket on March 1.

Attendees enjoyed light classical works by the student-musicians during the preview session of the auction. The musical performance of Alexa Ayotte, Teppei Fukuto, Gavin Onghai, Kay Ranjbar, Ruby Ray, Anna Rebic, Alana Samara, Olivia Schlegel, Tabitha Schully and Nicholas Smirnov added to the festive fundraising event.

The Royal Educational Foundation’s mission includes facilitating student development in the Port Jefferson School District by encouraging excellence through creative learning as well as providing funds for learning activities which supplement, complement and augment the basic educational program.

“We congratulate the students for taking part in this special fundraiser in support of innovative and creative programming in the Port Jefferson School District,” said Dr. Michael Caravello, the district’s director of music and fine arts.