Glen Cove Student Musicians Earn All-County Music Honors

GLEN COVE, NEW YORK (DECEMBER 2022) — The Glen Cove School District recently announced that 35 student-musicians will have their talents on display at the 2023 Nassau Music Educators Association All-County Music Festival to be held in January 2023 at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in Brookville.

Students throughout the District were selected for chorus, orchestra, band and jazz ensemble performances based on their stellar performance scores at the New York State School Music Association Solo Evaluation Festival. Teachers could also recommend students for the elite ensembles, which bring together standout student-musicians from across Nassau County schools.

“The talent of our students, coupled with the guidance and instruction provided by our outstanding music teachers, is beyond measure,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Maria Rianna. “These young people are extraordinary and this recognition is well deserved!”

The District had 16 students selected from Glen Cove High School, seven students selected from Finley Middle School, seven students selected from Connolly Elementary School and five students selected from Landing Elementary School.

Students performing from Glen Cove High School include Heather Alvarado, Bethel Aschalew, Kaelyn Bonilla, Jessica Callaghan, Jaida Ciampi, Leila Cullen, Andrew Ginez, Caleb Ham, Nathan Napolitano, Helen Nash, Jeffry Ramirez, Madison Roberts, Isabella Smith, Aiden Van Ommeren, Avery Wang and Elle Woska under the direction of instructors Brittney Frank Rifkind, James Guarini and Edward Norris.

Students performing from Finley Middle School include Amanda Barton, Paige Jimenez, Nicole Lee, Sarah Lee, Ryan Mitchell, Gavin O’Brien and Rose Sullivan under the direction of instructors Chris Lippe, Keith Schmidt and Joy Sullivan.

Students performing from Connolly Elementary School include Joseph Ciampi, Owen Glidden, Ryan Huggins, Siena Iovino, Emily Lebowitz, Zoe Papas and Brianna Pietri under the direction of JoAnn Criblez and Courtney Sack.

Students performing from Landing Elementary School include Zikora Anaekwe, Penelope Neophytou-Cruz, Zoe Nossa, Victoria Schnitzer and Eli Torres Acosta under the direction of JoAnn Criblez and Courtney Sack.

“Congratulations to all of our All County Musicians and congratulations to the teachers who advise and mentor these students each and every day,” said District Coordinator of Fine and Performing Arts Lawrence Nadel. “It is an honor to see 35 of our students recognized in this prestigious Nassau County Music Educators Association festival. It is a testament to our students, their families and their teachers for all of their hard work. Keep up the great work!”

The District congratulates the dedicated and talented musicians who were chosen to participate in the prestigious showcase and commit their time and effort toward developing their musicianship and skills every day.

For more information about the Glen Cove City School District, please visit the District’s website at www.glencoveschools.org. Happenings in the District can also be followed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/glencovecityschools.