B-BP Students Shine in SCMEA Ensembles

The talent of Bayport-Blue Point School District’s student-musicians is evident during events throughout the schools and community. From annual concerts, performances as part of school musicals and during special events in the community the dedication and effort of these students shines through.     

This year, more than 40 students from across the district were selected to participate in the Suffolk County Music Educators Association band, chorus and/or orchestra ensembles. Invitation into this coveted group is based on a student’s NYSSMA score from the prior year’s solo festival as well as letters of recommendation from their teachers.
     
In addition to this countywide recognition, two high school music groups recently received recognition on the national stage. The Bayport-Blue Point High School chorus and orchestra participated in the "Festivals of Music" Competition in the Washington D.C./Baltimore area during the weekend of April 12. During which, the high school string orchestra, concert orchestra, and chorus all received ratings of "Excellent." The high school string orchestra received an award of first place, the chorus received an award of second place, and the concert orchestra received a third place award in the groups' three respective divisions.  The groups were comprised of nearly 220 students.

Congratulations to these students and the following SCMEA participants:

Michael Freshour Academy Orchestra ~ Viola
Katherine Lawrence Academy Band ~ Trumpet
Jenna Reilly Academy Orchestra ~ Violin
Aislin Riccardelli Academy Chorus ~ Soprano
Elizabeth Auwaerter Blue Point Orchestra ~ Cello
Annie Buxton Blue Point Chorus ~ Soprano
Jaime Dichiara Blue Point Chorus ~ Soprano
Luke Higbie Blue Point Orchestra ~ Cello
Andrew Shiebler Blue Point Band ~ Trumpet
Jacob Lurie Sylvan Band ~ Alto Sax
Douglas McDonough Sylvan Chorus ~ Soprano
Brianna Miller Sylvan Chorus ~ Soprano
Emily Polanish Sylvan Orchestra ~ Viola
Madison Thompson Sylvan Orchestra ~ Violin
Christina Badalamenti Middle School Band ~ Flute
Aidan Conklin Middle School Chorus ~ Alto
Molly Conklin Middle School Chorus ~ Alto
Madison Delzell Middle School Orchestra ~ Violin
Kelsie Dougherty Middle School Band ~ Flute
Brian Feddern Middle School Band ~ Alto Sax
Olivia Ingrassia Middle School Orchestra ~ Violin
Ryan Jones Middle School Band ~ French Horn
Allyson Koehler Middle School Orchestra ~ Viola
Kevin Lessing Middle School Orchestra ~ Viola
Joshua Lurie Middle School Band ~ Trumpet
Gabriele Lypen Middle School Chorus ~ Soprano
Antonio Martinez Middle School Band ~ Bass Clarinet
Emily Phua Middle School Band ~ Bb Clarinet
Salvatore Ruggiero Middle School Orchestra ~ Violin
Erin Savino Middle School Orchestra ~ Violin
Philip Tubiolo Middle School Orchestra ~ Cello
Jensen Whitfield Middle School Chorus ~ Soprano
Emily Arpino High School Chorus ~ Soprano
Daniel Campanelli High School Band ~ Baritone Sax
Christopher Clifton High School Band ~ Bb Clarinet
Sarah Curry High School Chorus ~ Alto
Sean Gray High School Chorus ~ Tenor
Theresa Heaney High School Orchestra ~ Violin
Kyle McCrosson High School Orchestra ~ French Horn
Cassandra Nielsen High School Band ~ Bb Clarinet
Kyle Olsen High School Chorus ~ Bass
Lindsay Pohl High School Orchestra ~ Viola
Allyson Rocco High School Band ~ Bb Clarinet