Ward Melville High School is proud to announce nine students were selected as All-State musicians to perform in the New York State School Music Association 2024 Winter Conference. An additional eight students were designated as alternates. All are among the top high school musicians across New York State.

This year’s conference takes place from Dec. 5-8 in Rochester, New York. Students will perform in concerts with renowned guest conductors.

Congratulations to the following:

All-State

* Robert Boswell – Vocal Jazz, Tenor
* Elliot Brockman – Symphonic Band, Snare Drum
* Maria Gavrilov – Wind Ensemble, Clarinet
* Joanna Huang – Symphony Orchestra, Violin
* Nolan Jin – Symphony Orchestra, Viola
* Daniel Kelly – String Orchestra, Double Bass
* Ariella Mossey – Treble Chorus, Alto
* Alexander Song – String Orchestra, Violin
* Oliver Wu – Symphony Orchestra, Violin
* Agata Arkhipkina – Composition

Alternates

* Brian Comiskey – Multiple Percussion
* Brian J. DeGorter, Jr. – Vocal Jazz, Tenor
* Emma Doyle – Flute
* Shannon Orr – Soprano
* Jason Shapiro – Tuba
* Sophia Syritsyna – Flute
* Michael Wei – Violin
* Shirley Xiong – Flute

Date Added: 9/27/2024