
I encourage other singers to audition and become part of the NYSSMA organization."Įveryone from Sleepy Hollow High School and the district as a whole is incredibly proud of Jaden, Sam, Austin and Luciano for performing at such a high level, and we are excited to see where they go next as musicians. Persad for helping me through the process of getting into this ensemble-it would not have been possible without her. “ Working with other singers from all over New York state was an honor and an amazing learning experience. “This was such an incredible opportunity!” said Jaden, a SHHS senior. The students involved echoed their teachers’ excitement. New York State School Music Association ( (NYSSMA) is the New York affiliate of National Association for Music Education. You could hear a pin drop when they performed.” The meaning of the song is: No guy is perfect, but once you. Persad added: “ The jazz ensemble and the mixed chorus performances were stunning! The mixed chorus conductor was incredible and was able to have students connect vocally and expressively to the music. There are many different ways to approach this song, but for a NYSSMA competition, its. Reflecting on the atmosphere and performances, Ms. “ The level of musicianship on display throughout the weekend was incredible, and I am very proud of all of our students.”

“Seeing our students perform was truly a refreshing and inspiring experience,” said Mr. The showcase featured an original electronic composition from each of the student composers, and Austin delivered a presentation about his piece and the meaning behind it (Luciano was unable to attend in person, but remarks about his piece were delivered on his behalf). The other two students, Austin Chin and Luciano Lopez-Parnetti, participated in the Electronic Music Composition Showcase, a category that was introduced in 1998. Jaden Velez performed in the chorus with singers from other schools across the state, while Sam Leviatin played trumpet in the jazz band. The students participated in several different music categories.


They were accompanied by SHMHS Choral Instructor Gail Persad and SHHS Band Director and Music Production teacher Austin Day. NYSSMA is the premier music education program in New York and regularly hosts performances by and competitions featuring some of the best young musicians in the state, making this a particularly noteworthy achievement for our students. Parents' Bill of Rights for Data Privacyįrom December 2nd through 5th, four Sleepy Hollow High School students participated in the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Winter Conference in Rochester, New York.Helping Children Cope with Loss, Death and Grief.Who To Speak To When You Have A Question Or Concern.Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers.
