The New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) has announced its selections for the 2026 NYSSMA All-State music groups, and the Half Hollow Hills Central School District is proud to recognize 11 of its student musicians chosen to take part in this year's prestigious Winter Conference in Rochester, New York. In addition, many students from the district were recognized as alternates.
The students from Half Hollow Hills High School East selected to participate are:
The students from Half Hollow Hills High School West selected to participate are:
These students were selected from among thousands who auditioned for this honor across New York State at NYSSMA Solo and Ensemble Festivals last spring. The All-State musicians will rehearse and perform together at the NYSSMA Winter Conference, which will be held December 3 through December 6, 2026, in Rochester, NY.
"Earning a spot at the NYSSMA All-State Winter Conference is a monumental achievement that speaks to the countless hours these students dedicate to their craft," said Jon Trapani, Director of Fine Arts at Half Hollow Hills. "We are incredibly proud to see their musical excellence recognized on a state level."
An education-oriented community with high academic expectations, the Half Hollow Hills Central School District is located in a residential area of 50,000 people in the central part of Long Island, approximately 40 miles from New York City. Providing for the education of approximately 7,200 students, the school district has five elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools. Half Hollow Hills High Schools are fully accredited by the New York State Department of Education. The district is committed to providing all students with equitable opportunities to excel in academics, athletics and the arts.
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