Nine Massapequa High School student musicians were selected to perform in the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Winter Conference in Rochester, Dec. 4-7. Massapequa is one of only five Nassau County districts selected to send nine or more students to the All-State concerts.
“The number of students that are consistently chosen for this festival reflects the quality of our music program in Massapequa as well as the commitment, dedication and talent of our hardworking students and their supportive parents,” said Dr. David Gaines, Massapequa School District’s curriculum associate for music, K-12. “We are delighted that they will represent our district at the state level.”
The All-State students, their instrument or voice type, and the ensemble in which they will perform include Camryn Bonamassa, Alto II, Women’s Chorus; Courtney Conkling, Piccolo, Symphonic Band; MacKenzie Conkling, Double Bass, Symphonic Orchestra; Brian Ford, Tenor II, Mixed Chorus; Frank Sacino, Tenor I, Mixed Chorus; Christina Signoretti, BbClarinet, Symphonic Band; Kevin Stallone, Tenor I, Mixed Chorus; Brandon Vaglio, Tuba, Wind Ensemble and Luciana Vernola, Alto I, Women’s Chorus.
The NYSSMA All-State process begins with a music educator, a student and an accompanist spending countless hours preparing for a NYSSMA Level VI solo. More than 6,500 students auditioned for this honor and about 890 were selected.
