Garden City Schools is excited to announce that nine talented students from Garden City High School have been selected as participants or alternates for the prestigious 2024 NYSSMA All-State Performing Ensembles. These students will represent the district at the annual event, which will take place from Dec. 5-8, in Rochester.
Congratulations to the following students on this incredible achievement:
• Haley Baschnagel – Mixed Chorus, Alto 1
• Samuel Chan – Symphony Orchestra, Viola
• Alexa Marshall – Mixed Chorus, Alto 2
• Audrey Pressior – Mixed Chorus, Alto 2
• Amy Xiao – String Orchestra, Violin
Alternates:
• Lillith Mangal – Flute, Piccolo
• Ava Milone – Jazz Alto
• Julia Wang – Flute
Thousands of students across New York auditioned last spring at the All-State NYSSMA festival, making this an outstanding accomplishment for our musicians.
Coordinator of Music and the Arts Amanda Hauser, expressed her pride and admiration for the students and staff. "We are incredibly proud of our students for this remarkable achievement, “ she said. “Their dedication to their craft, combined with the invaluable support and guidance from their teachers, has truly paid off. We look forward to seeing them shine at the All-State festival and represent our district with excellence."
Special thanks to their ensemble teachers for dedication and assistance in preparing these students for their auditions: Andrew Albani, Daniel DellaMonica, Alexandra Frazzetto, Stephen Mayo and James McCrann.
The district wishes these students the best of luck as they prepare for their performances at the All-State festival in December.