Record Number Of Northport Students Selected For NYSCAME All-County

Recently, Northport High School announced that 23 students have been selected for the 2017 NYSCAME All-County music festival — a record number for the district. Out of those students, 12 have also been selected for the NYSSMA All-State festival.

To be selected for the NYSCAME, 11th and 12th-grade students must score among the top NYSSMA musicians across Suffolk County. Once selected, students then participate in three intensive rehearsal sessions, culminating with a concert on Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Hauppauge High School.

Students selected for NYSSMA All-State compete on a statewide level. Those selected scored among the top musicians in New York State. The 12 Northport All-State students will travel to Rochester from Nov. 30-Dec. 3. Along with participating in intensive rehearsals, students from across the state will perform weekend concerts at the Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre.

“We’re extremely proud of our students and how dedicated to music they are,” said Dr. Izzet Mergen, director of fine and performing arts.

2017 NYSCAME All-County Students

• Ashleigh Basel - AltoLee Ann Chu – Clarinet
• John Cooney - Trombone
• Bobby Cozzette - String Bass
• Lucas Cusati - Tenor
• Ryan Dee - French Horn
• Anna Denfeld – Viola
• Jennie Dworkin – Oboe
• Kyle Flanagan – Euphonium
• Justin Fligstein - Percussion
• Pegeen Friese - French HornJulia Hahn - SopranoJennifer Halpern - ViolaNicholas Holfester - Trumpet
• Amelia Libbey – Flute
• Nicole Millmann - Alto Sax
• Luke Petronella - Trumpet
• Gabriel Sherman - String BassKatie Sierra – HarpBenjamin Strait – Violin
• Daniel Rodriguez – Baritone
• Madison Tamayo - Alto
• Natalie Van Wickler - Soprano

2017 NYSSMA All-State Students

• Ashleigh Basel - Alto
• Lucas Cusati - Tenor
• Ryan Dee - French HornAnna Denfeld – Viola
• Jennie Dworkin – OboeJustin Fligstein - PercussionJulia Hahn – SopranoNicholas Holfester - Trumpet
• Nicole Millmann - Alto Sax
• Luke Petronella - Trumpet
• Gabriel Sherman - String BassKatie Sierra – Harp

Story by Syntax, Photos courtesy of the Northport-East Northport School District:

1. Northport High School NYSCAME All-County students with symphonic winds teacher Ms. Lynn Cromeyn, orchestra teacher Ms. Margaret Janke, and choral teacher, Ms. Ellen McCarthy (left), Principal Daniel Danbusky and Director of Fine and Performing Arts Dr. Izzet Mergen.
2. Northport High School NYSSMA All-State students with symphonic winds teacher Ms. Lynn Cromeyn, orchestra teacher Ms. Margaret Janke and Choral Teacher, Ms. Ellen McCarthy (left), Principal Daniel Danbusky and Director of Fine and Performing Arts Dr. Izzet Mergen.