Congratulations are in order to the four Smithtown High School West All-State Musicians. These four young artists have been selected to attend the prestigious New York State School Music Association’s All-State Conference. The NYSSMA All-State Conference will take place from December 1st through the 4th, 2016, in Rochester, New York. The four talented music students were selected among thousands of performing artists to audition during the NYSSMA solo and ensemble festivals throughout the state.
The Four Smithtown High School West All-State Musicians Are:
- Senior Leighann Guardino, a vocalist with an alto II range
- Senior Caitlin Unkenholz, will perform the viola
- Senior Christine McAleer has been chosen as an alternate to perform the violin
- Junior Blake Carey was selected as an alternate trombonist.
Approximately 100,000 students compete each year during the NYSMMA Solo and ensemble spring adjudication festivals held around New York State. There are about 7,000 talented music students who audition, from all over New York State for the chance to perform in the eight All-State performing groups. Out of those 7,000, approximately 900 are selected to participate in this coveted annual honor. The NYSSMA® Winter Conference, which offers 190 workshops and performance showcases attracts some 4,000 individuals who travel to Rochester to attend.