Wantagh Musician Selected for National Conference

Wantagh High School Senior Matthew Saltzman has been selected to attend the National Association for Music Education Eastern Division Conference in Providence, R.I., in April.

Matthew will play the trumpet in the wind and jazz ensemble and the symphonic band. He’s currently a member of the school’s Honors Band. He was also previously selected to perform in the All-County jazz ensemble at the Nassau Music Educators Association Festivals and the New York State School Music Association All-State Festival, held at the Eastman Theatre in Rochester, N.Y.

Submitted by Wantagh Schools

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