2024 NYSSMA All-State Musicians
Each year, thousands of student musicians in New York State compete for an opportunity to be selected for one of the prestigious NYSSMA Conference All State Music Ensembles. Admission to these highly selective groups is based upon the score received the previous spring during the NYSSMA Solo Evaluation Festival, where each student performed before a certified adjudicator who carefully evaluated every aspect of their performance.
The Guilderland Music Department is proud to announce that three students were recognized for their exemplary performances, including:
- Daniel Byon (senior), Violin, Symphony Orchestra
- Brendon Cao (senior), Trombone, Symphonic Band
- Yoonsoo (Sam) Woo (junior), Trumpet, Symphonic Band
These talented students will spend four days in Rochester (12/5-12/8) rehearsing with other gifted student musicians from across the state, with the event culminating in a concert at Kilbourn Hall at the Eastman School of Music.
Additionally, we commend Zexi (John) Wang (junior), and Young Xu (junior) who were chosen as alternates on clarinet and cello, respectively.
Congratulations to all of our talented young musicians, their families, and their music teachers Greg Clark, Susan Curro, Shannon deFrancqueville, John Fatuzzo, and Claudia Golub.