The East Meadow High School Winter Concert Part IV scheduled for this evening, Monday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m., has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m. due to weather conditions.
Francisco Avila - Bass II - Mixed Chorus
Joshua Cohan - Bassoon - Symphonic Band
Jamie Morein - Piccolo - Wind Ensemble
Jamie Morein - Flute - Symphony Orchestra
Jaden Nogee - Mallet Percussion - Symphonic Band
Arun Sam - Bass I - Mixed Chorus
Emily Shallbetter - Soprano II - Mixed Chorus
Kyle Barker - Jazz Bass Alternate
Kyle Barker - Double Bass Alternate
Alyssa Budzynski - Viola Alternate
Emily Crawford - Jazz Tenor Trombone Alternate
Matthew Erman - Jazz Alto Saxophone Alternate
Matthew Erman - Jazz Baritone Saxophone Alternate
Russell Ettinger - Jazz Trumpet Alternate
Matthew Koegel - Double Bass Alternate
Jaden Nogee - Snare Drum Alternate
Jaden Nogee - Timpani Alternate
Kirkland Sugrim - Double Bass Alternate
James Curran - Double Bass - Symphony Orchestra
Aaron Dawson - Snare Drum - Wind Ensemble
Michelle Hromin - Bb Clarinet - Symphonic Band
Lynn-Yen Koh - Bb Clarinet - Wind Ensemble
Katya Weiss - Violin - Symphony Orchestra
Jonathan Cozzoli - Violin Alternate
Jaclyn Gonzalez - Violoncello Alternate
Alby Joseph - Violoncello Alternate
Alexandra Michaelis - Piccolo Alternate
Alexandra Michaelis - Flute Alternate
Antonella Vigliotti - Flute Alternate
East Meadow High School is an AATCE (Apple Authorized training center for education), affording students with the opportunity to take the Apple certification exam upon completion of the Music Production class taught by our own Apple authorized trainer, Mr. Kinslow.
This past May, several students passed the very challenging Apple Certification test and achieved Apple Certified Pro status. This certification places students in a unique class of professionals who demonstrate a commitment to excellence and a thorough knowledge of the art of recording. Additionally, this certification is a great resume builder for both college application and job seeking.
Congratulations to this elite group of students!
Pictured left to right: Jaden Nogee, Jordan Diamond, Gillian Pitzer, Robert Leone, Jack Megale, Natalie Weiss, Mr. Kinslow, Rachel Steiner, Rachel Heide.
Registration for the Summer Music Program is now open on the Presto Chair website. Information about the program may be found here:
Summer Music Program Brochure
The EMHS winter guard is comprised of eighteen students under the direction of Ms. Molly Tittler. On March 21, the winter guard will be attending the 2015 WGI Eastern Championship Competition at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ. This will be their first time competing in the Scholastic A division.
W. Tresper Clarke High School will have an all female nonet performing at both the English Honor Society Induction and Founders Day.
At Barnum Woods Elementary School, our 1st grade classes are learning how to be composers. In this example, every student created and contributed one measure of rhythm to a class composition. We used Finale notation software to input our rhythms onto a single page.
Four Students Selected for All-Eastern Honors Ensembles
The following East Meadow High School students have been selected to perform in the NAfME All-Eastern Honors Ensembles held in Providence, Rhode Island from April 9-April 12, 2015.
Sabrina Brody • Viola • Orchestra Thomas Brody • Bass • Orchestra Elton Ha • Piano • Band Lauren Osojnak • Bassoon • Band
The following East Meadow High School students have been selected to perform in the NAfME All-National Orchestra held in Nashville, Tennessee from October 26-October 29, 2014. The concert will take place at the Grand Ole Opry House.
Sabrina Brody • Viola Thomas Brody • Bass
The following students have been selected to perform in this year’s All-State Performing Ensembles at the NYSSMA Winter Conference held in Rochester, NY from December 4-December 7, 2014.
East Meadow High School
Russel Ettinger • Trumpet • Symphonic Band Elton Ha • Piano • Symphony Orchestra Jessica Kessler • Bb Clarinet • Symphonic Band Matthew Koegel • Double Bass • Symphony Orchestra Jamie MacKay • Alto I • Mixed Chorus Timothy Matishek • Jazz Guitar • Instrumental Jazz Jamie Morein • Flute • Symphonic Band Lauren Osojnak • Bassoon • Wind Ensemble Michelle Severo • Viola • Symphony Orchestra Emily Shallbetter • Soprano I • Mixed Chorus Jamie Morein • Piccolo • Alternate Lauren Osojnak • Jazz Tenor Saxophone • Alternate
W. T. Clarke High School
Lynn-Yen Koh • Bb Clarinet • Symphonic Band Lynn-Yen Koh • Eb Clarinet • Symphonic Band Katya Weiss • Violin • Alternate
Elton Ha was selected to perform in the NYSSMA Piano Showcase at the NYSSMA Conference in Rochester.
The following students have been selected to perform at this year’s Long Island String Festival held in Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School from November 14-16, 2014.
Kyle Barker • Bass • HS Orchestra Sabrina Brody • Viola • HS Orchestra Thomas Brody • Bass • HS Orchestra Alyssa Budzynski • Viola • HS Orchestra Nicole Castro • Violin HS • Orchestra Matthew Koegel • Bass • HS Orchestra Joseph Maltese • Bass • HS Orchestra Samantha Merims • Violin • HS Orchestra Edward Park • Violin • HS Orchestra Victoria Rose • Violin • HS Orchestra Michelle Severo • Viola • HS Orchestra Rachel Steiner • Violin • HS Orchestra Kirkland Sugrim • Bass • HS Orchestra Justin Yoon • Cello • HS Orchestra Kevin Martin • Bass • Jr. High Orchestra Jolie Rebelo • Violin • Jr. High Orchestra Alexandria Severo • Viola • Jr. High Orchestra
Katya Weiss • Violin • HS Orchestra Sophia Moreira • Viola • Jr. High Orchestra
Henry Qi • Cello • Jr. High Orchestra
Christian Cang cuesta • Violin • Jr. High Orchestra
The East Meadow Music Department presented the annual District Music Festival at North Fork Hall at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on March 20th at 7:30pm. The High School Bands were conducted by Roger Cichy and the Middle School and High School District Choruses were conducted by Dr. James John. Congratulations to the students and their teachers!
On March 23rd, the East Meadow High School Winter Guard performed at the Bridgewater-Raritan High School Competition. The team placed first out of ten competitive teams in the Scholastic Novice division with a score of 79.2. This was the group's fourth public performance for the season. They will finish their competitive season on April 20th at the Mid-Atlantic Indoor Network championship in South Brunswick, NJ. Congratulations to Ms. Tittler and the East Meadow High School Winter Guard on a successful first season!
NYSSMA Day in Albany
Julian Paykert, (East Meadow HS) has been selected to perform at the Joe Sugar NYSSMA Day in Albany on Monday, March 4th, with the Instrumental Jazz Ensemble.
On Saturday, January 26, 2013, the newly formed East Meadow High School Winter Guard competed for the first time at Mineola High School. Under the direction of Molly Tittler, the twenty eight EMHS students put on a confident and polished performance of the routine that they had been rehearsing since November. The team received 1st place against 2 other groups in the Scholastic Novice division. The EMHS Winter Guard will compete 4 more times over the course of the season culminating in a championship performance at South Brunswick High School on April 20th.
International Trumpet Guild "Young Artist Award"
Patty Luecken, W.T. Clarke HS Senior, is the International Trumpet Guild "Young Artist Award" winner for January 2013. She will be featured in the January International Trumpet Guild Journal. Patty Luecken is the fourth East Meadow student to receive this honor, an unprecedented number for one school district.
Congratulations to Samantha Shick from East Meadow HS, and Alexandra Leonardo, and Patricia Luecken from W.T. Clarke HS. These three high school seniors performed at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in the 2013 NAfME All-Eastern Honors Ensembles on April 4-7, 2013 in Hartford, CT. Samantha performed in the All-Eastern Mixed Chorus, and Alexandra and Patricia both performed in the All-Eastern Orchestra.
The following orchestra students were selected to perform in the Elementary LI String Festival. The festival will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Uniondale High School:
Brooke Munoz – Violin
Maya Persaud - Viola
Bowling Green
Christopher Perez – Bass
Abishek Ravindran - Violin
McVey
Clarissa Mazowiesky-Wilson - Violin
Meadowbrook
Mark McMahon – Violin
Parkway
Lucas Mun - Violin
W.T. Clarke Middle School
William Han - Violin
Sophia Moreira – Viola
Woodland
Christian Cang cuesta - Violin
Kevin Martin - Bass
Jolie Rebelo – Violin
Alexandria Severo – Viola
The East Meadow High School Steel Drum Band will be performing on Friday, November 30th, at the NYSSMA Winter Conference in Rochester, NY. Their performance is part of a workshop entitled “Expanding the Percussion Program” and that will be presented by Chris Hale, a music teacher at East Meadow High School. This presentation will be attended by music educators and music professionals from throughout the state of New York. Congratulations to Chris Hale and the following members of the East Meadow High School Steel Drum Band:
Brandon Diaz
Sanaa Khan
Louis Pollenz
Brandon Price
Carly Salzman
Nathan Siegelaub
Garrett Stromfeld
Adam Schuman
Jacob Umansky
Anson Wang
Harrison Zucker
Congratulations to the 169 students district wide who were selected to perform in this year’s Nassau Music Educator’s Association’s All County Music Festival to be held in January 2013. All concerts will take place at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts.
Congratulations to the East Meadow High School Jet Marching Band for their 11th First Place Win of the Manhattan Columbus Day Parade! Congratulations to the W.T. Clarke High School Marching Band for finishing 8th Place in their third year in the Manhattan Columbus Day Parade!
The following students will be performing in the LISFA Secondary Festival on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Plainview Old Bethpage Middle School:
Sabrina Brody – Viola
Thomas Brody - Bass
Alyssa Budzynski – Viola
Alexandria Calabro – Violin I
Dharsan Chandrakumar – Viola
Tharshana Chandrakumar – Violin I
Gabriel Diamond – Bass
Cameron Ketyer – Viola
Matthew Koegel – Bass
Michelle Severo – Viola
Rachel Steiner – Violin II
Jason Toledano – Bass
Daniel Wang – Violin I
Katya Weiss – Violin I
Woodland Middle School
Edward Park – Violin II
Jaclyn Gonzalez – Cello
The following students have been selected to perform in this year’s All-State Performing Ensembles at the NYSSMA Winter Conference.
This competition demands the highest level of performance from each participant. Thousands of student-musicians from across New York State auditioned for this honor during NYSSMA’s spring evaluation festivals. The district would like to congratulate the following students:
Dharsan Chandrakumar
Viola
Symphony Orchestra
Julian Paykert
Trombone
Trumpet
Symphonic Band
Precious Sahagun
Soprano II
Women’s Chorus
Samantha Schick
Mixed Chorus
W.T. CLARKE HIGH SCHOOL
Alexandra Leonardo
Patricia Luecken
Daniel Wang
Alternates
Alexandra Calabro
Violin
EMHS
Tharshana Chandrakumar
Justin Herman
Alto Saxophone
David LoNigro
Snare Drum
Jason Toledano
Double Bass
Jazz Bass
Baritone Saxophone
Joseph Praga
WTCHS
Congratulations to the Bowling Green Elementary School Band, the W.T. Clarke High School Symphonic Band, and the W.T. Clarke High School Wind Ensemble. All three of these ensembles performed at the NYSSMA Major Organization Festival at Hofstra University. The Bowling Green Elementary School Band, under the direction of Mr. Gary Henderson, received a "Gold with Distinction" rating on difficulty level two.
The W.T. Clarke High School Symphonic Band and the W.T. Clarke High School Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Mr. Kevin Scully, received ratings of "Gold" on levels five and six, respectively. Special thanks to Mr. David Fletcher and Mr. Steven Barbieri for all of their assistance in preparing the high school students for their successful performances.
On Thursday, February 2nd the Del’Arte Woodwind Quintet performed for the music students at East Meadow High School. The Del’Arte Qunitet is a faculty ensemble in residence at the University of Delaware. After the concert, members of the quintet provided master classes for our students. This was a great opportunity for our students to hear an outstanding professional ensemble, and to be informed about opportunities to play their instruments at the collegiate level.
Two chamber music ensembles from W.T. Clarke High School have been chosen to participate in The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's Young Musicians Program. The first is a Flute/Cello Duo featuring Alexandra Leonardo on flute and Taeguk Mun on cello. They will be performing a work titled Assobio a Jato (The Jet Whistle) by Heitor Villa-Lobos. Clarke's Emerald Sting Quartet has been selected for an unprecedented fourth time, performing Beethoven's String Quartet #6 in B flat Major. The quartet is comprised of Daniel Wang and Jordi Lotito on violin, Joseph Palazzolo on viola, and Elisa Chang on cello. Both groups will perform in Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center on Thursday, April 26th at 11:00 AM. Congratulations to each of these ensembles for this tremendous accomplishment!
Clarke Middle School student Joseph Collica was selected to advance to the New York State level of the PTA Reflections Program in the music composition category. Joseph plays percussion in the Clarke Middle School Sixth Grade Band, as well as performing in the jazz ensemble. His winning piece was written for drum set and was titled, "The Beat Mixer". The music department congratulates Joe on his accomplishment!
Andrew Hochler, Trumpet, Instrumental Jazz Ensemble Adam Cooperberg, Bassoon, Symphonic Band Louis Pollenz, Trumpet, Instrumental Jazz Ensemble Stephan Stanzione, Symphonic Orchestra Aya Terki, Cello, String Orchestra Jonathan Tilles, Trombone, Wind Ensemble Anson Wang, Bb Clarinet, Symphonic Band
Wei-Ming Koh, Bb Clarinet, Wind Ensemble Alexandra Leonardo, Flute, Wind Ensemble Jordi Lotito, Violin, Symphonic Orchestra Patricia Luecken, Trumpet, Symphonic Band Eric Ratner, Trombone, Instrumental Jazz Ensemble Kevin Sarmiento, Violin, Symphony Orchestra Sarah Shaiman, Soprano, Vocal Jazz Ensemble Daniel Wang, Violin, String Orchestra
Congratulations to Stephan Stanzione for being selected to perform with the All-State Symphonic Orchestra as the principal timpanist!
Congratulations to East Meadow High School and W. T. Clarke High School for once again being recognized as Grammy Signature School Semi-finalists by the Grammy Foundation.
Andrew Hochler, Trumpet, Instrumental Jazz Ensemble Adam Cooperberg, Bassoon, Symphonic Band Louis Pollenz, Trumpet, Instrumental Jazz Ensemble Aya Terki, Cello, String Orchestra Jonathan Tilles, Trombone, Wind Ensemble Anson Wang, Bb Clarinet, Symphonic Band
Tharshana Chandrakumar, Violin Christopher Garzia, Flute Julian Paykert, Trombone Samantha Schick, Soprano Stephan Stanzione, Percussion Jacob Umansky, Jazz Bass
Elisa Chang, Cello Taeguk Mun, Cello
Congratulations to the McVey Band, under the direction of Ms. Jessica Bessel, for receiving a Gold rating at the NYSSMA Major Ensemble Festival held at Hofstra University on May 24, 2011. Special thanks to chaperones Mrs. Leslie Levy, Ms. Kristen Finello, and Mr. Alec Schaefer for their assistance.
Congratulations to Sam Pollenz of East Meadow High School on being selected as one of nine students in Nassau County to receive a 2011 NYSCAME Scholarship. The scholarship is based on musicianship, essays and recommendations and is awarded to high school seniors who plan to major in Music in college.
Congratulations to the East Meadow Music Department for this honor! The Music Department is so appreciative of the continued support of the Board of Education, Administration and the community.
The following students have taken the Apple Certified training program at East Meadow High School, and have passed the difficult exam that qualifies them for Apple Pro Certification for Logic Studio. Logic Pro 9 is the most advanced and widely used music production tool for professional audio and movie soundtracks. The certification allows students to distinguish themselves to colleagues and employers as skilled users, providing a competitive edge in today’s job market. Congratulations to Mr. Bill Kinslow's students: Jason Toledano Charles Giovanniello Albert Lee Sami Al Hossain Christian Fong Stephan Stanzione Stephanie Zuccaro
Marc Kabigting, a senior clarinetist from East Meadow High School, performed with the All-Eastern Wind Ensemble in a concert held at Morgan State University on Sunday, April 3, 2011. The Wind Ensemble, one of three Honors Ensembles, were a part of the Eastern Division Conference, sponsored by the Maryland Music Educators Association, held in Baltimore, Maryland. Students from thirteen states were selected for this honor. Jordan Fried, also of East Meadow High School, was chosen as an Alternate for the All-Eastern Jazz Band.
W.T. Clarke High School student Taeguk Mun was featured on the nationally syndicated radio program From the Top on National Public Radio. Taeguk performed "Pezzo Capriccioso, Op. 62" by Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky accompanied by the program's host Christopher O' Riley. In addition to his performance, Taeguk was interviewed about his daily experiences and the role of music in his life. From the Top is heard by approximately 750,000 listeners weekly and features talented young musicians from throughout the United States. Taeguk's performance can be heard on the NPR website, as well as via podcast.
For the third straight year, music students from W.T. Clarke High School have been selected to participate in the prestigious New York State Summer School of the Arts School of Orchestral Studies. The students were selected by audition from students throughout the state. Congratulations to Wei-Ming Koh (clarinet), Alexandra Leonardo (flute), Jordi Lotito (violin), and Patricia Luecken (trumpet). The School of Orchestral Studies takes place in Saratoga Springs, New York. It allows the students the opportunity to study with members of the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra. The culminating student performance will occur at the outdoor amphitheater of the famed Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
Samantha Schick of East Meadow High School was also selected to participate in the 2011 NYSSSA School of Choral Studies.
Students work in small groups and in one-on-one sessions with professionals and with other students of similar ability. NYSSSA’s goal is clear: to provide intensive, preprofessional training programs for New York State’s most gifted and motivated young artists, those who are considering careers in the arts or entertainment industries. The schools provide intensive training in an environment where students experience the rigorous discipline of the daily life of a professional artist. The program is open to all high school age students who qualify through auditions.
On Friday March 25, 2011 the 5th Grade students of Meadowbrook Elementary School attended a field trip to New York’s Lincoln Center to see Jazz for Young People: What is the Big Band Era? This educational program was led and performed by the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. The pieces witnessed at this performance are thematic in the student's ongoing musical composition and poetry project. This concert incorporated elements of improvisation, spontaneous creation inspiring musical storytelling. They are using this inspiration to create an original piece of music written for the students, by the students. Students are writing their own poems and reflections based on their song. This musical/classroom collaborative project is being facilitated by fifth grade teachers Mrs. Kasper, Mrs. Caroddo, Mrs. Henning and instrumental music teacher Mr. Walowitz. The project is in cooperation with the district’s FC2 partnership.
The East Meadow Music Department presented the annual District Band Festival at North Fork Hall at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on March 16th at 7:30pm. The Middle School and High School District Bands were conducted by Glen Adsit. Mr. Adsit is the Director of Bands and the Associate Director of the Instrumental Students Division at the Hart School of Music. The Elementary District Band’s guest conductor was Robert Dalpiaz. Nearly 2,000 people were in attendance to hear the more than 500 band students perform. Congratulations to the students and their teachers!
The East Meadow Music Department is pleased to have had students from all of the district’s elementary schools rehearse and perform together for District String Day at Bowling Green Elementary School on March 14, 2011.
On Wednesday, March 9th, the W.T. Clarke High School Tri-M Music Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony and dinner. The induction was held at Verdi's of Westbury, and it featured a formal ceremony with the keynote speech delivered by Abby Behr, Director of Music & Art. Emerald String Quartet to Perform at Lincoln Center
The Emerald String Quartet was selected to perform during the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s “Young Musicians Concert” on April 14th at 11:00am at Alice Tully Hall. This ensemble, which is comprised of Ms. Adriana Donovan’s W.T. Clarke High School students, was one of only ten ensembles selected.
On Wednesday, March 9th, the W.T. Clarke High School Tri-M Music Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony and dinner. The induction was held at Verdi's of Westbury, and it featured a formal ceremony with the keynote speech delivered by Abby Behr, Director of Music & Art.
The East Meadow Choral Department held their second Annual District Choral Day the morning of March 23, 2011 at W.T. Clarke High School. Vocal students from across the district joined together to perform for each other and concluded with a combined performance. Guest conductors Aexander Dashnau and Dr. Jennifer Miceli were the Guest Conductors.
One hundred seventy-two students from the East Meadow School District were chosen to participate in the 2011 Nassau Music Educators Association All-County Festival held at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts during the month of January.
The East Meadow School District hosted the Division I East All-County Festival rehearsals at Woodland Middle School. Superintendent Louis R. DeAngelo gave the welcoming address at the concert held at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, January 9th. The Division IV Festival rehearsals were held at East Meadow High School.
Special thanks to the custodial staffs at both Woodland Middle School and East Meadow High School for their assistance during All-County.
US Marine Band Visits East Meadow High School
On Wednesday, October 21st the US Marine Band stationed in Albany, Georgia performed for the East Meadow High School music students. This outstanding band was on tour for the week in the Long Island area. After the performance, students from the East Meadow High School Wind Ensemble played side by side with the Marine Band, participating in a clinic. This was a wonderful experience for our music students, not only to hear very high caliber musicianship, but to play with and experience what it is like to play in a top quality professional ensemble.
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