Huntington UFSD Musicians to Perform at All-County Festival

Twenty remarkably talented Huntington High School musicians has been selected to perform at the New York State Council of Administrators of Music Education’s All-County Music Festival this fall.

Huntington’s representation is more than double last year’s nine students. “These talented students were chosen based upon their New York State School Music Association solo evaluation scores and teacher recommendations,” said Eric Reynolds, Huntington’s district director of fine and performing arts. “In order to be eligible, students must perform an instrumental or vocal solo of the highest level of musicality at the annual NYSSMA solo festival and be a junior or senior enrolled in a school music ensemble.”

The Huntington students who have been selected to perform include:

Band

Nathan Musso: Trumpet/Clarinet

Nicholas Danseglio: Flute

Nathan Soric: Clarinet

Emerson Forbes: Snare Drum

Mixed Chorus

Joshua Avidor: Tenor

Sarah Biernacki: Alto

Brenden Garcia: Bass

Ryan Gibson-Dunne: Tenor

Robert Jean-Gilles: Bass

Keenan Lyons: Tenor

Julia Segal: Soprano

Abigail Semelsberger: Soprano

Treble Chorus

Chloe Buffone: Soprano

Kyra DeSalvo: Alto

Katherine Eichenberger, Alto

Orchestra

Kyle Perea: Double Bass

Eliana Ng: Flute

Michael Reed: Trumpet

Ella Siepel: Viola

Grace Wildermuth: Double Bass

About 500 student musicians from across Suffolk County annually come together to rehearse for over 14 hours over three days culminating in a concert performance. Huntington’s nine-member student-musician contingent is currently studying under the direction of teachers James DiMeglio, Victoria Garbarino and Jason Giachetti.

“Music programs in Huntington are among many sources of pride among students, staff and community members” Superintendent James W. Polansky said. “Our students not only build their artistic talent and skill through the years, but also develop an unbridled passion for performing. A tribute to them and their teachers alike! We congratulate the outstanding group that will perform in this year’s All-County ensembles and can’t wait to hear them on stage throughout the year.”

This year’s festival will be held on Friday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Huntington High School

“The achievement of our students represents mastery in their musical studies and a true pursuit of excellence,” Mr. Reynolds said. “The fine and performing arts department is proud to have these students represent our school and community.”