Seven students in the Central High School District have been selected to participate in the NYSSMA All-State Music Festival.  

The All-State selection process begins during the previous school year. To be considered for All-State, students must first be recommended by their music director and perform a Level 6 audition piece at the spring NYSSMA festival, receiving a score of 98 or higher. 

The All-State bands, choruses, orchestras and jazz ensembles are honors groups comprised of the top students from school music departments across the state. The elite groups are directed by renowned guest conductors and perform in the world-famous Eastman Theatre in Rochester during the annual NYSSMA Winter Conference held this December.  

 

The following students will travel to Rochester in December to participate in four days of intense rehearsals and performances:  

 

Kennedy High School:  

• Kellan Auyeung –Symphony Orchestra (viola) 

• Jason Lin –Symphony Orchestra (viola) 

• Sam Klein – (double bass alternate)  

 

Calhoun High School: 

• Addison Kelson – Mixed Chorus (soprano 2) 

• Evan Leicht – (Tenor alternate) 

  

Mepham High School: 

• Alexa Jakubowski –Mixed Chorus (Alto 1) 

• Evan Korman –Symphony Orchestra (trumpet) 

 

“We are incredibly proud of these talented students for being selected to perform at the NYSSMA All-State Music Festival,” said Cheryl Fontana, Director of Fine and Performing Arts for the Central High School District. “Their dedication, hard work, and passion for music truly exemplify the excellence of our district’s arts program. We’d also like to extend a big congratulations to their teachers, Mr. Brandofino, Ms. Dimitriou, Ms. Kenyon and Ms. Pincus.”