Patchogue-Medford High School Students Receive 13 NYSSMA All-State Honors; 31 NYSCAME All-County Honors

MEDFORD, NEW YORK—Thirty-one Patchogue-Medford High School students have been recognized on the state and county levels for their outstanding musical talents. Six Patchogue-Medford students received a total of seven selections to perform in the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State ensembles, and five students received a total of six selections to serve as alternates. Thirty-one Patchogue-Medford students were named to the New York State Council of Administrators of Music Education (NYSCAME) All-County honors ensembles.

“The Patchogue-Medford School District is proud to support the musical growth and achievements of our students,” said Patchogue-Medford School District Interim Superintendent Lori Cannetti. “It is remarkable that 31 of our students have been named to these exceptional ensembles, which serves as a testament to their remarkable skills and dedication. The District congratulates these students and wishes them the best of luck at the respective performances for NYSCAME and NYSSMA in November and December.”

The students were named to the All-State and All-County ensembles based on their exceptional NYSSMA scores and recommendations from their music teachers. The scholars in the NYSCAME All-County honors ensembles will perform at Hauppauge High School on November 14th. The students selected to the NYSSMA All-State ensembles will participate in the 89th Annual NYSSMA Winter Conference at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center in Rochester, New York from December 4th to 7th.

“The selected students are among the best 11th- and 12th-grade musicians across New York State,” said Patchogue-Medford School District Director of Art, Music, and Cultural Arts Nathan Brinkman.

The Patchogue-Medford High School students recognized by NYSSMA and NYSCAME, as well as their respective instruments or vocal ranges, are listed below.

NYSSMA All-State Selections

Mixed Chorus

Despina Carver, Alto 2

Makenzie LaSpisa, Alto 2

Symphonic Band

Despina Carver, French Horn

Symphony Orchestra

Miles Diekmann, Double Bass

Noah Lyons, Cello

Treble Chorus

Kiersten Schafer, Alto 2

Wind Ensemble

Charles Monahan, Clarinet

NYSSMA All-State Alternates

Martina Costigliola, Cello

Caitlin Hole, Euphonium

Isabella Jadykin, Viola

Michael Russell, Snare Drum

Michael Russell, Timpani

MaryCatherine Vetter, French Horn

NYSCAME All-County Selections

Vocal

Marianna Capuano, Alto 2

Sage Cotter, Alto 2

Evan DiPrima, Bass 1

Scott Kieffer, Tenor 2

Brendan Jagde, Bass 2

Joseph LaMartlna, Bass 1

Makenzie LaSpisa, Alto 2

Spencer Lewis, Alto 2

Sydney McHugh, Soprano 2

Aidan Moran, Bass 2

Kelly Morgan Harper, Soprano 2

Percy Napolitano, Alto 2

Sienna Reefer, Alto 1

Matias Salazar, Tenor 2

Kiersten Schafer, Alto 2

Cadence Sullivan, Soprano 2

Liam Valenti, Tenor 2

Band

Despina Carver, French Horn

Marcuso Colon, Tuba

Connor Hayes, Flute

Madison Hofmann, Clarinet

Caitlin Hole, Baritone/ Euphonium

Charles Monahan, Clarinet

Michael Russell, Percussion

Gianna Touya, Oboe

Lia Trimboli, Clarinet

MaryCatherine Vetter, French Horn

Orchestra

Martina Costigliola, Cello

Miles Diekmann, Double Bass

Isabella Jadykin, Viola

Noah Lyons, Cello

For more information about the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District, please visit the District’s website at www.pmschools.org. Happenings in the District can also be followed on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PatMedSchools/. #PatMedPride.