Harbor Country Day Student Named Finalist in Music Competition

From Harbor Day Country School: The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra (MYO) has selected Jade Silverstein, an eighth grader at Harbor Country Day School in St. James, as a finalist in the Vocal Division of its 2018-2019 Concerto and Vocal Competition. Jade is one of only 16 instrumental and vocal finalists who were selected from among 74 competitors from across Long Island.

In November of 2018, Jade performed as the soloist at the MYO’s performance at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts. In addition to her involvement with the MYO, Jade has pursued acting, modeling, and singing since she was a toddler, and has acted in several television commercials and walked in New York fashion week. As a senior at Harbor Country Day School, Jade is involved in the school’s service learning program and serves as captain of the girls basketball team. “This honor certainly is well-deserved,” said Harbor Country Day School’s Head of School, John Cissel. “Jade puts 100% effort into everything she does -- from singing and acting to classwork, athletics and other school activities -- and always with a smile on her face and with an infectious positive attitude.

We’re all incredibly proud of her.” Jade and the other finalists will compete in an MYO performance on Wednesday, February 6 at 7:00 PM at the Congregational Church of Huntington. First, second, and third place winners will be given cash awards at that performance, and the first-place winners may have the opportunity to perform as soloists during the MYO’s March 2019 or 2019-2020 season concerts. “I have worked so hard, and I am truly blessed to have gotten this amazing opportunity,” said Jade. “I am filled with joy to be performing!”

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