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West Islip Student Jazz Musician Selected For Prestigious Ensemble

The group includes only 17 of the "best jazz musicians" in the Suffolk County, the district says.

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West Islip High School Principal Dr. Anthony Bridgeman, band director James Krais and West Islip School District’s Director of Art and Music Education Eric Albinder, celebrated Thomas Kerrigan's (center) acheivement.
West Islip High School Principal Dr. Anthony Bridgeman, band director James Krais and West Islip School District’s Director of Art and Music Education Eric Albinder, celebrated Thomas Kerrigan's (center) acheivement. (West Islip School District)

WEST ISLIP, NY — A West Islip student-musician is being recognized for his musical talents.

West Islip High School junior Thomas Kerrigan was recently selected to perform with the Suffolk County Music Educators’ Association All-County Jazz Ensemble.

This "prestigious" group includes only 17 of the "best jazz musicians" in the Suffolk County, the district said.

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In addition to the performance in East Islip, Thomas will be performing at the Melville Marriott this month.

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