<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2XgCOM_0w5dDQSP00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2XgCOM_0w5dDQSP00" width="1999" height="1333" ><figcaption>Farmingdale's NYSSMA performers and altnerates gear up for Rochester. (Photo courtesy of the Farmingdale School District)</figcaption></figure>Eight exceptional musicians from Farmingdale High School have been chosen to perform at the esteemed 2024 NYSSMA Winter Conference. In addition, seven other students have been selected as alternates, highlighting the excellence of the district’s music program and its continued recognition throughout the state.The All-State musicians are considered the cream of the crop and are selected through a rigorous audition process that includes solo evaluations. The selected Farmingdale musicians include a diverse range of instrumentalists and vocalists, reflecting the school’s comprehensive music curriculum.Their hard work, dedication, and passion for music have earned them this distinguished opportunity, and they are eager to represent their school and community at the conference.Director of Fine and Performing Arts, Greg Warnokowski, said, “It’s more than just music; it’s all about the passion and commitment these young artists bring to their work. They inspire all of us and show how the arts can bring communities together.”The Farmingdale High School All-State musicians selected to perform at the 2024 NYSSMA Winter Conference are:Lea Fredonis, junior, Treble Chorus, Alto IIWilliam Herbert, junior, Vocal Jazz, Tenor, Mixed Chorus, Tenor I, andSymphony Orchestra, TromboneShea Hiotidis, senior, Symphony Orchestra, BassoonAddison Moller, senior, Mixed Chorus, Alto IVincent Oppedisano, senior, String Orchestra, Violin IRobert Silverstein, senior, Vocal Jazz, Bass and Mixed Chorus, Bass INicholas Suwalski, junior, Mixed Chorus, Tenor IIJaylyn Umana, senior, Symphonic Band, French HornAlternates include:Sarah Aliendro, junior, Mixed Chorus, Alto IIManav Deshmukh, senior, Mixed Chorus, Tenor IIGabriella Pace, senior, Mixed Chorus, Soprano IAlexander Petrosini, senior, Mixed Chorus, Bass ILily Sclafani, senior, Mixed Chorus, Alto IISarah Sohl, junior, CelloGrace Stabile, junior, Bb ClarinetThe 2024 NYSSMA Winter Conference is December 5-8 in Rochester.For more information about the Farmingdale Union Free School District, please visit the district’s website at https://www.farmingdaleschools.org</div></body>

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Farmingdale high-schoolers gear up for NYSSMA

Eight exceptional musicians from Farmingdale High School have been chosen to perform at the esteemed 2024 NYSSMA Winter Conference. In addition, seven other students have been selected as alternates, highlighting the excellence of the district’s music program and its continued recognition throughout the state. The All-State musicians are considered...

Farmingdale high-schoolers gear up for NYSSMA

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