Hicksville BOE Honors NYSSMA All-State And LI Scholar Artist Student

HICKSVILLE, NY — At the Dec. 14 Board of Education meeting, Hicksville High School senior Brandon Baade was recognized for attending the NYSSMA All-State Festival held in Rochester, and for being recognized as a Long Island Scholar-Artist through The Long Island Arts Alliance.

This is the second year Baade was selected to play the euphonium as part of the All-State Symphonic Band. Participation at the All-State Festival is based on the results of student participation in the NYSSMA Solo Festival from the previous spring.

Baade’s All-State euphonium score was a perfect 100, earning him a spot in the All-State Symphonic Band. These ensembles are composed of the most outstanding student musicians from around New York State.

Additionally, Baade was selected as a Long Island Scholar-Artist through the Long Island Arts Alliance (LIAA). He is one of only five students island-wide to receive this recognition for music.

Brandon will be featured in Newsday in May of 2023 for this recognition.