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West Babylon High Student Named All-State Violist

A West Babylon high student-musician performed with the New York State School Music Association's All-State orchestra in Rochester.

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Grace Rossi, center, pictured with West Babylon Senior High School Principal Stephen O’Leary, orchestra teacher Chris Patruno, Music Chairman Bryan Heaton, and guidance counselor Emily Hassett.
Grace Rossi, center, pictured with West Babylon Senior High School Principal Stephen O’Leary, orchestra teacher Chris Patruno, Music Chairman Bryan Heaton, and guidance counselor Emily Hassett. (Courtesy of West Babylon School District)

WEST BABYLON, NY —A West Babylon Senior High School student-musician was selected for a prestigious performance.

Grace Rossi performed with the New York State School Music Association’s All-State orchestra on Dec. 7 and 8 in Rochester.

The ensemble consisted of 81 top music students from across New York State. Rossi was one of just 14 violists selected for the ensemble.

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She is pictured with West Babylon Senior High School Principal Stephen O’Leary, orchestra teacher Chris Patruno, Music Chairman Bryan Heaton, and guidance counselor Emily Hassett.

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