BEDFORD, N.Y. - 28 Fox Lane student musicians were selected to perform at the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Area All-State Festival with students from across Westchester County earlier this month.
Students were selected based on outstanding ratings from the NYSSMA Solo Festival in the spring of 2024. The NYSSMA Area All-State Festival is a prestigious event showcasing the region’s top musical talents.
“This year, 28 Fox Lane High School students performed at the Area All-State Zone 11 NYSSMA festival, nearly doubling the number from 2023,” said Director of Orchestras Janine Bergamini. “Among those accepted, we had several students selected for principal seats and featured as soloists. This student success exhibits the strength and potential of our music department.”
The selected students represented performing ensembles at Fox Lane High School: the Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. Sarah Matthews; the Chamber Choir, directed by Kevin Larsen; and the Concert and Chamber Orchestra, directed by Janine Bergamini.
The following students were selected to perform at NYSSMA:
Aaron Bai, trumpet
Jacob Betensky, tenor saxophone
Emma Chang, violin
Eliana Chiariello, viola
Milo Colon-Roman, tenor
Clare Dorgan, violin
Amina Fiks, soprano 2
Terence Flanagan, French horn
Kaylin Hedges, soprano 2
Shizuki Herzog, cello
Theodore Kao, tuba
Franke Kelly, alto
Lilliana Kimble, violin
Hailey Kraljevic, alto 2
Jake Langholtz, bass
Hades Laskaris, viola
Sam Liu, cello
David Matz, double bass
Tyler Nakajima-Graham, violin
Brady Overland, clarinet
Carlos Lopez Ramirez, violin
Angela Russo, soprano
Xavier Santos, clarinet
Ella Stark, flute
Madeleine Stone, soprano 1
Meghana Uday, viola
Alexander Wolf-Cynamon, double bass
Thanawin Yamsiriwong, trumpet
Article courtesy of Bedford Central School District.
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