Hicksville High School congratulates its student musicians who have been selected to perform at the 2025 NYSSMA All-State Festival. This prestigious statewide event, to be held in December in Rochester, recognizes students for their outstanding talent, dedication and musical excellence.
The following students earned selection to this year’s festival:
- Emma Dang – All-State Orchestra (violin)
- Jillian Galea – All-State Choir (soprano)
- Aerie Lim – All-State Orchestra (violin)
- Lauren Mason – All-State Orchestra (flute)
Each of the above students demonstrated remarkable skill and artistry. Junior Emma Dang impressed evaluators by performing two solos, earning a perfect score of 100 on violin and a 98 on jazz piano. Fellow juniors Jillian Galea and Aerie Lim each earned perfect scores of 100, Jillian for her Soprano II solo and Aerie for her flawless violin performance, showcasing their talent, dedication and passion for music.
Senior Lauren Mason showcased her versatility and musical mastery, receiving perfect scores of 100 on both her flute and piccolo performances.
In addition, several Hicksville students were named All-State alternates for their auditions:
- Diella Chung – All-State Orchestra (violin)
- Lauren Mason – All-State Band (piccolo)
- Emma Dang – All-State Jazz Band (piano)
- Kaylee Lin – All-State Orchestra (cello)
