Seven Riverhead High School students have earned a place at the 2010 NYSCAME/SCMEA 11th and 12th Grade All-County Music Festival, Riverhead Central School District announced Oct. 5.
The students are:
All County Choir:
Michael Drozd (Baritone)
Shauna Huizing (Soprano)
Hannah Keiffert (Soprano)
Stephen Peppaceno (Tenor)
All County Band:
Noah Gorman (Tuba)
All County Orchestra:
Sean Harkin (Bassoon)
Alexa White (Viola)
In order to be eligible, students must have performed a Level VI solo at a NYSSMA Solo Festival last spring. The musical and technical requirements are at the highest level of difficulty and are evaluated and ranked by a certified NYSSMA adjudicator. Thousands of students auditioned for this honor and these students’ achievement represents mastery learning and a true pursuit of excellence.
The All-County students will spend three days immersed in rehearsals with well-regarded conductors. The 11th and 12th Grade All County Concert will take place on Friday, November 19, 2010 at Half Hollow Hills East High School.
Photo Caption: These students were chosen to attend the 11th and 12th Grade All-County Music Festival: L-R: Noah Gorman, Alexa White, Hannah Keiffert, Shauna Huizing, Michael Drozd, Stephen Peppaceno and Sean Harkin.