Congratulations to our 2023 Area All-State Participants!

Congratulations to our 2023 Area All-State Participants! These top scoring students prepared and performed a Level 6 or an All-State Level 6 NYSSMA solo last spring at the NYSSMA solo adjudication festival. Their scores were compared with other music students within NYSSMA Zone 9 which encompasses Orange, Ulster, Rockland, Sullivan and Greene counties. These NFA musicians scored in the top 1% of music students within Orange, Ulster, Rockland, Sullivan and Greene counties at their audition for New York State School Music Association's (NYSSMA) Area All State. 

NFA Chorus is directed by Mr. TJ Swetz. NFA Orchestra is directed by Ms. Monica Antonelli-Guido. 

2023 Area All-State Participants 

Treble Chorus
 Maren Krasner, Soprano I 
 Samaya Lassic, Alto II 
 Ghaniya Shahkhan, Alto I 

Mixed Chorus
 Alexander Hughes, Bass I 
 Julian Lamar, Tenor II
 Talia D’Addio, Soprano I 
 Grace Musante, Soprano II 
 Amelia Post, Alto I
 Megan Torres, Alto I  

Chorus Alternates 
 Maya Jones, Alto I 

Orchestra
 Brian Baxter, Cello
 Maymunah Islam, Viola
 

ATTENTION: Are your scholars or colleagues doing something great? Please contact the district Communications Team at communications@necsd.net. We’d love to visit your class or event and/or post your pictures and recap to highlight the amazing accomplishments throughout our district!