NCMEA PROGRAM 2018

NIAGARA COUNTY MUSICEDUCATORS ASSOCIATION2018 All-County Music FestivalsDedicated to the Memory of Niagara County Music Teacher, Steven PregmonJanuary 27, 2018 February 3, 2018 February 10, 2018 Barker CSDLewiston-Porter Royalton-Hartland High School CSDElementary Orchestra Junior High Jazz Senior High Vocal Jazz Junior High Band Elementary Chorus Elementary Band Senior High Jazz Junior High Orchestra Senior High Band Senior High Orchestra Senior High Chorus Junior High Chorus

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A message from the president………..On behalf of the Niagara County Music Educators Association (NCMEA),the county unit of the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA),I welcome you to the 2018 All County Music Festival Concerts. It truly is myprivilege to preside over these performances that honor the musicalachievements of students across our county, the dedication of their musicteachers, the support of school districts, and the love of families.The All County experience is special. Children from different communities come together, lendtheir talents, and create something beautiful. They work as a team with each member activelycontributing to the final goal. The students think creatively and demonstrate great poise. Theylearn challenging music, work with a new conductor, make lasting friendships, and create memo-ries that will reach far beyond this day. The incredible skills and talent that brought them to this mo-ment will continue on throughout their lives as they shine for years to come. These young peopleare the next generation and will add positively to the community. It truly is an amazing experience,a gift.I would be remiss if I did not formally thank the devoted teachers of Niagara County that give uphours of extra time and immeasurable effort to assure this experience is available to your children.The level of musicianship in Niagara County is to be commended and is a direct result of wonderfulteaching. Teachers who inspire, motivate, and model; who believe in curiosity, vision, and chal-lenge.The incredible Peter Boonshaft in his book Teaching Music With Passion quotes Zoltan Kodaly-“Real art is one of the most powerful forces….and he who renders it accessible to as many peopleas possible is a benefactor of humanity”. Your children are the leaders of tomorrow. They are thecreative force America will need. Part of their success will be from the musical education theyhave been given.Let us make sure that music education remains a large part of our children’s education. It isthrough the arts that communities will grow and thrive. A huge thank you parents, families, friends,teachers, administrators for your invaluable support. Now, please sit back, relax and enjoy thebeautiful concert and the gifts your children will share today.April Carere, President NCMEA 3

2017-18 NCMEA Member School Districts & TeachersBarker Central Lockport City Niagara Falls Virginia Hendra St. Peter Roman City Schools David Manth Catholic SchoolSchools Schools Paul Orrange Kristina Bordeleau Christine Vallas Casey GaudyDrew Burke Paul Allison Christina Custode Dean Vallas Kary Dobbs Jeanne Wright Starpoint CentralCheryl Johnson Eileen Brusino Angela Frommert Schools Duncan Hollinger Retired & PrivateJeffrey Rappold Megan Dray Michael Kienke Studio Members Julie Arlotta Mary Kofahl Justin Carere Deborah Hutter Veronica Schucker Norman Alexander Karen Fish Lee Brusino Melissa NaylorBatavia City CSD Timothy Martin Niagara Vicki Mehr Nicole Peets Timothy McQueen Wheatfield Mary Beth Neglia Karen RagusaMelissa Martin Ericka Milczarski Central Schools Paul Wos Stephanie Teichman Mike Wrona Roger Van DetteChristian Naomi Moore David Curtis Michael Volpe Anne DeFazioAcademy of WNY Robert Pacillo Ken Fick Angela Sandy Kenny KuriscakDeborah Hogan Chris Peracciny Joanne Taylor Christine Riederer John ScimeDeSales Catholic Debra Yager NorthSchool Newfane Central Tonawanda Royalton- Stella Niagara Schools City Schools HartlandBethany Rarick Central Schools Tim AikinBetsy Russell Angela Dray April Carere Craig Frazier Gerald Bacon Wilson CentralLewiston-Porter Adria Francani Marissa Greenwald Kathy Bleiler-Dick Schools Chris Hart Mary BradfuhrerCentral Schools Michelle Hart Janice McKinney Claudia AndresAmanda Burdick Paul Monaco Thomas Keil Judy Peterson Justine MercurioJames Burritt St. John/Holy Tammy Rohring Phillip Quinn Ghost LutheranJill Carere-Fetterman Jacqueline WoodleyKevin Duncan Niagara CatholicMark Marinaccio Jr./Sr. HighFalynn Spinnegan Jack PrybylskiMichelle Zachary4

Niagara County Music Educators Association Executive BoardPresident ............................................................. April Carere, North TonawandaVice President .................................................... Judy Peterson, NewfaneSecretary ............................................................. Angela Sandy, LockportTreasurer............................................................. Debbie Hutter, LockportVice President for Membership ..................... Chris Peracciny, Niagara WheatfieldVice President for Bands ................................. Megan Dray, LockportVice President for Orchestras ....................... Kevin Duncan, Lewiston-PorterVice President for Choirs ............................... Ken Fick, Niagara WheatfieldVice President for Jazz ..................................... Tim Martin, LockportVice President for Classroom Music ............ Marissa Greenwald, North TonawandaAdvocacy Representative ................................ Angela Dray, NewfaneAuditions Administrators ................................ Amanda Burdick, Lewiston-Porter............................................................................... Drew Burke, BarkerBuffalo Philharmonic Representative............ James Burritt, Lewiston-PorterWebsite Administrator .................................... Kevin Duncan, Lewiston-PorterNCMEA Program ............................................. Karen Fish, StarpointNYSSMA Zone 1 Representative .................. Richard Lundquist, RetiredCongratulations to the students participating in the 2018 All-County Ensembles! On behalf of the NCMEA Executive Board and all your music teachers past and present, we are exceptionally proud of each and every one of you! 5

Festival One January 27, 2018 Lewiston-Porter High School Jill Carere-Fetterman & James Burritt, Festival Co-Chairs Concert One 1:00 PM Welcome & Opening Remarks Elementary Orchestra Kristen Terreri, Conductor, Fredonia Falynn Spinnegan, Chairperson, Lewiston-Porter Stone Mountain Stomp Carl Strommen Time Machine Richard Meyer Handel / Arr. Richard Meyer La Rejouissance Doug Spata Gauntlet Junior High Band Megan Dray, Conductor, Lockport Angela Dray, Chairperson, Newfane Advance March Bennett / Arr. Larry Clark Into the Joy of Spring James Swearingen James Barnes Yorkshire Ballad Robert W. Smith Into the Storm6

Concert Two 3:30 PMWelcome & Opening Remarks Senior High Jazz Ensemble Dr. Mark Filsinger, Conductor, SUNY Buffalo StateChristopher Peracciny, Chairperson, Niagara WheatfieldN.C. (Niagara County) Blues Mark Filsinger In a Sentimental Mood Duke Ellington / Arr. Mike Tomaro Summertime George Gershwin / Arr. Dave Rivello Work Song Horace Silver / Arr. Eric Morales Senior High ChorusPatricia O’Toole, Conductor, Columbus, OhioDean Vallas, Chairperson, North Tonawanda Claudia Andres, Accompanist, Wilson Sicut Cervus Palestrina Dies Irae Mozart Chesnekoff Salvation is Created LedbetterBring Me Little Water Silvy Flummerfelt Danny Boy 7

Festival Two February 3, 2018 Barker Central School District Jeffrey Rappold, Festival Chairperson Concert One 1:00 PM Welcome & Opening Remarks Junior High Jazz Ensemble Angela Dray, Conductor, Newfane Megan Dray, Chairperson, Lockport Chameleon Herbie Hancock / Arr. Victor Lopez Blue Bossa Kenny Dorham / Arr. Michael Sweeney Fat Cat Doug Beach I Want You Back Arr. John Wasson Elementary Chorus Constance Allison, Conductor, Retired from Lockport Kary Dobbs, Chairperson, Niagara Falls Jennifer Koplas, Accompanist Enter with Singing Christi Miller Tuimbe David Waggon Victor Johnson Will You Teach Me? Natalie Sleeth Promised Land Greg Gilpin Why We Sing8

Concert Two 3:30 PMWelcome & Opening Remarks Junior High Orchestra Eve Roushey, Conductor, West SenecaKevin Duncan, Chairperson, Lewiston-Porter Contrasts in E Minor Francis Feese Creatures Brian Balmages StephanVariations on a Sea Chantey Tchaikovsky / Arr. Gruselle 1812 Overture Senior High Band William Larrabee, Conductor, AldenJudy Peterson, Chairperson, NewfaneA Festival Prelude Alfred Reed Abram’s Pursuit David Holsinger Mountain Thyme Samuel R. Hazo See Rock City Brant Karrick 9

Festival Three February 11, 2018 Royalton-Hartland Central School District Gerald Bacon, Festival Chairperson Concert One 1:00 PM Welcome & Opening Remarks Senior High Vocal Jazz Ensemble Jeffrey Welcher, Conductor, Syracuse University Chairpersons: Drew Burke, Barker & Claudia Andres, Wilson Mike VanAllen, Accompanist Saturday Night Dan Davison Chamego Peter Eldridge / Arr. Darmon Meader Tom McVicker Bluesin’ Around Arr. Steve Zegree In My Life Arr. Kirby Shaw In a Mellow Tone Elementary Band Naomi Moore, Conductor, Lockport Stephanie Teichman, Chairperson, Starpoint Majestica Brian Balmages A Song of Hope James SwearingenMarch from First Suite for Military Band Gustav Holst / Arr. Michael Story Music from “Cars” Arr. Paul Murtha10

Concert Two 3:30 PMWelcome & Opening Remarks Senior High Orchestra Doug Shaw, Conductor, ClarencePaul Monaco, Chairperson, Royalton-Hartland Symphony 29, 1st Movement W. A. Mozart / Arr. LaJoie Dorian Dance Joseph Phillips Edward Elgar“Nimrod” from Enigma Variations J.S. Bach / Arr. L. Shaw Prelude and Fugue in a Minor Junior High Chorus Drew Burke, Conductor, Barker Thomas Keil, Chairperson, WilsonVicki Shea, Accompanist, retired from Lewiston-Porter Cantate Domino Earlene Rentz Come in From the Firefly DarknessCan’t Buy Me Love (Medley of Hits by the Beatles) Amy F. Bernon Harrison, Lennon & McCartney / Arr. Dubula Audrey Snyder Swingin’ With the Saints Stephen Hatfield Arr. Mark Hayes 11

Festival 1 — Lewiston-Porter High School Elementary OrchestraViolin 1 ViolaAndrew Beal, Batavia Abigail Glyshaw, Royalton-HartlandSimon Fournier, Royalton-Hartland Ayva Teal, Lewiston-PorterEmily Duewiger, Royalton-Hartland Delilah Winker, Stella NiagaraAnna Cumbo, Stella Niagara Hope Parkhill-Wylie, Lewiston-PorterIsabella Carr, Lewiston-Porter Benjamin Brown, Lewiston-PorterSamantha Maciejewski, Lewiston-Porter Lily Bovanizer, Lewiston-PorterSophia Santella, Royalton-Hartland CelloViolin 2 Jack Scully, Lewiston-PorterJohn Donnelley, Lewiston-Porter Michael Sloma, Lewiston-PorterMckenna Shephard, Lewiston-Porter Lilya Teal, Lewiston-PorterCasey Fetzner, Lewiston-PorterMariah Menkiena, Lewiston-Porter BassSam Grillo, Batavia Seajay Lewis, Lewiston-PorterSophia Minuto, BataviaMackenzie Gardner, Royalton-HartlandRoan Finn, Batavia Kristen Terreri is currently in her second year as Fredonia Central School District’s orchestra teacher, teaching grades four through twelve. Previously, she was the fifth and sixth-grade orchestra teacher for Okemos Public Schools in Okemos, MI. Outside of the classroom, she has maintained a private studio for the past eight years. Mrs. Terreri is an active member of the New York State School Music Association, Chautauqua County Music Teachers Association, and the American String Teacher’s Association. She serves as the Tri-M Music Honor Society Advisor at Fredonia High School and is co-chair of the CCMTA All-County Orchestras. As a performing violist and violinist, Mrs. Terreri is an active chamber musician in Western New York, and she has performed with numerous regional orchestras throughout Michigan. Mrs. Terreri is a graduate of Michigan State University’s College of Music, and she is currently pursuing her master’s degree in music education at SUNY Fredonia. Megan Dray is currently in her eighth year teaching instrumental and classroom music at Lockport High School. She teaches Concert Band, Music in Our Lives, Special Education Music, lessons and has directed the pit orchestra for the musicals. Mrs. Dray has also taken on a new role this year as Vice President for Bands for the Niagara County Music Educators Association. Megan has earned an Associates Degree in Music from Niagara County Community College, her Bachelor of Music in Music Education and her Master of Science Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Music Education and Educational Psychology from Buffalo State College. Although most of her time is dedicated to her family and teaching, she loves performing when she is able. She has performed in the Western New York area in multiple pit orchestras, community groups, and chamber ensembles as well as with the Erie County Wind Ensemble. Mrs. Dray is very excited to be working with the NCMEA Junior High Band this year and hopes that the students truly enjoy their experience.12

Festival 1 — Lewiston-Porter High School Junior High BandFlute Bass Clarinet Zachary Frank, Newfane TromboneTessa Bonanno, Lockport Jenna Augugliaro, Niagara Wheat- Joshua Bouchard, Newfane Carter Green, Royalton-HartlandKaia Foster, Niagara Wheatfield field Josh Trenchard, North Tonawanda Max Fuster, North TonawandaMackenzie Gellerson, Starpoint Olivia Markarian, North Tonawanda Ariana Peace, Barker Elinore Voss, BarkerRebecca Milstin, Christian Academy Lucas Matyevich, North Tonawanda Tony Agueci ,North Tonawanda Dominic Ciraolo, Niagara Wheatfieldof WNY Anabella Previte, Lockport Sophia Scime, North TonawandaBenjamin Thomas, Niagara Wheat- Euphonium Vincent Ciraolo, Niagara Wheatfieldfield Alto Saxophone Makaela Day, Starpoint Joshua Hoyt ,WilsonBrynn Townsend, Lewiston-Porter Jocilyn Harrington, Lockport Nathan Meyers, WilsonJordan White, Lockport Glen Kailburn Christian Academy of Tuba Matthew Drum, Royalton-HartlandCharliana Barone, Starpoint WNY Christopher Ulrich, Royalton- HartlandChelsea Gutierrez, Royalton- Paul LaGreca, Lockport PercussionHartland Molly Russell, Royalton-Hartland Stephen Fronczak, North To- nawandaCarmela Huntington, Royalton- Zachary Boje, Starpoint Nikolas Gutierrez, Royalton-Hartland Brett Kancar, Niagara WheatfieldHartland Amel Jowdy, Wilson Alec Kirk ,Starpoint Peter Martillotta, Royalton-HartlandNicholas Kleinhans, Lockport Elliana Meyers, Newfane Mallet PercussionAlaina Roberts, North Tonawanda Carla Stoloski, Barker Donovan Monaco, Lockport Angelo Pasquantino, Niagara Wheat-Aaron Shanor, Niagara Wheatfield fieldNatalie Sloma, Lewiston-Porter Tenor Saxophone Timpani Olivia Compton, Lockport Batradz Djikkaity, LockportOboe Joe Kelly, North TonawandaAinsley Innus, StarpointAmanda Snowberger, Niagara Bari SaxophoneWheatfield Skylar Hill, Lockport Kayla Marsh, NewfaneBassoonElizabeth Daddis, North Tonawanda Trumpet Douglas Archibald, LockportClarinet Calvin Fournier, Royalton-HartlandGabriella Colton, Starpoint Noah Kasprzak, StarpointKaela Doty, DeSales Catholic School Ethan Koplas, LockportJulia Haseley, Niagara Wheatfield Keith Vantino, North TonawandaMegan Orrange, North Tonawanda Alexander DerSarkissian, BarkerRebecca Smith, Starpoint Hannah Laubacker, StarpointMichaela Staskiewicz, Starpoint Aaryn Samsel, North TonawandaAbigail Stiokas, North Tonawanda Zachary Sanders, LockportJulia Thomas, Lewiston-Porter Dan Scime, North TonawandaHannah Aiken, Royalton-Hartland Savanna Burczyk, WilsonMaxim Chenez, Lockport Megan Cianciosa, Niagara Wheat-Danika DiRienzo, Niagara Wheatfield fieldRainna Frombgen, Newfane Casey Healy, WilsonKaitlyn Goodwin, Barker Lucinda Ingro, BarkerAbigail Hurtgam, Wilson Ethan King, LockportRachel Keenan, North TonawandaAnnie Riek, Niagara Wheatfield French HornGwen Adams, Starpoint Abigail Crawley, WilsonSarah Carlson, Niagara Wheatfield Hannah Schubring, StarpointLacie Conheady, Lockport Lena Fazzolari, BarkerJulia DiPasquale, Starpoint Ella Gooding, BarkerNick Endres, North Tonawanda Brooke Stevens, Royalton-HartlandAmelia Kancar, Niagara Wheatfield Emmaline Verratti, Royalton-Kyleea Lewis, Lockport HartlandAeris McGill, Wilson Natalie D'Arata, Barker 13

Festival 1 — Lewiston-Porter High School Senior High Jazz EnsembleAlto Saxophone Trumpet PianoGrant Asklar, Niagara Falls Matthew Bouchard, Newfane Paige Keelty, StarpointAustin Dick, Lockport Owen White, Lockport Noah Thornton, Newfane Cameron Bonanno, LockportTenor Saxophone Kevin Bassler, Newfane String BassJoshua Dockery, Newfane Ben LaGreca, Lockport Max Balko, StarpointTia Oakes, Niagara Wheatfield Trombone Electric BassBari Saxophone Madeleine Myers, Newfane David Schuler, NewfaneBianca Gynan, Niagara Wheatfield Joshua Kasprzak, Starpoint Tyler Roszman, Starpoint Drum SetEuphonium Joseph Porth, LockportBrandon Wunderlich, Starpoint Guitar Jack Putney, Starpoint Calli Ross, Lockport Trumpeter, educator, and composer, Mark Filsinger joined the faculty at SUNY Buffalo State in 2012. He supervises student teachers and teaches courses in instrumental music education, jazz, composition, improvisation, and arranging. Prior to his appointment at Buffalo State, Dr. Filsinger taught courses, lessons, and ensembles at The University of the Arts, University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, University of Rochester, Greece Central School District, and Hamburg Central School District. Dr. Filsinger earned a Ph.D. in Music Education and a Master of Music in Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media at the Eastman School of Music. At Eastman, he assumed numerous teaching assistant positions and was awarded the prestigious Donald J. Shetler Prize in Music Education in 2010. Dr. Filsinger also taught trumpet lessons, composition, and the Junior High Jazz Ensemble through the Eastman Community Music School.Dr. Filsinger has presented research and best practice workshops on the roles of improvisation and composition in musicteaching and learning at many state, regional, national, and international music education conferences including theInternational Society for Music Education 30th World Conference in Thessaloniki, Greece; 2012 Biennial Music EducatorsNational Conference in St. Louis, MO; Suncoast Music Education Research Symposium in Tampa, FL; and NationalAssociation for Music Education conferences in New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.A versatile trumpet performer, Dr. Filsinger has performed with many orchestras, ensembles, and artists including theBuffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, The Temptations, Irish Tenors, Harry James Orchestra, and orchestras for severalBroadway National Tour Shows. He has recorded for GIA Publications, Inc. and has been a guest jazz artist and clinicianfor Area-All State festivals, All County festivals, school concerts, and competitions around New York State. Dr. Filsinger’sintermediate-level jazz ensemble arrangements have been performed around the United States. As a conductor, teacher, clinician, and scholar, Patricia O'Toole has established a reputation for promoting comprehensive music education and is committed to diversifying music education practices. Drawing inspiration from around the world, O’Toole has studied at the University of Legon, West Africa; the Conservatory of Music in Papeete, Tahiti; and at the Irish World Music Center in Limerick, Ireland. O’Toole has a long list of published articles in addition to her book, Shaping Sound Musicians. She is a frequent conductor and adjudicator for festivals and honor choirs. O'Toole is presently a community educator in Columbus Ohio, where she pursues her musical, theatrical and social justice passions.14

Festival 1 — Lewiston-Porter High School Senior High ChorusSoprano Alto TenorIsabella Aiu, Lockport Kirsten Bowers, Niagara Wheatfield Kendall Brooks, StarpointBrooke Allen, Starpoint Maura Brady, Lockport Trey Caso, Lewiston-PorterLauryn Andrews, Lewiston-Porter Angela Cassenti, Lockport Anthony Chavers, NewfaneHavana Bancroft-Billings, Niagara Isabella Covert, Royalton-Hartland Spencer Dick, LockportFalls Hannah Craig, North Tonawanda Samuel Fesmire, North TonawandaCasey Beiter, Lewiston-Porter Keara Darnell, Lockport Joseph Fournier, Niagara FallsJulia Beutel, Starpoint Kaitlynn Dauphinee, Barker Daniel Lord, StarpointSamantha Campbell, Niagara Catho- Mary Dixon, Newfane Benjamin Manta, Starpointlic Laura Dixon, Newfane Quinn McGillion, Lewiston-PorterCarissa Clarcq, Newfane Meike Dombrowski, Newfane Dawson Nerber, NewfaneKatrina Copeland, Lewiston-Porter Dalila Dubon, Newfane Andrew Putnam, LockportSophia Currie, Lewiston-Porter Olivia Duke, Lewiston-Porter Shane Riley, North TonawandaGrace Dixon, Newfane Caitlyn Faddis, Lockport Teddy Strong, NewfaneLydia Gielow, Starpoint Cassidy Faddis, Lockport Gino Thompson, StarpointMackenzie Hayes, Wilson Claire Feng, Niagara Wheatfield John Tober, Niagara WheatfieldMadison Heburn, Lockport Paige Gagliardi, Royalton-Hartland Stephen Travers, Niagara WheatfieldElizabeth Igoe, Lockport Gabriella Galante, StarpointAmanda Jacobs, Wilson Mckenzie Gilmore, Niagara Falls BassNola Kemna, North Tonawanda Madison Goodnight, Wilson Grant Asklar, Niagara FallsMadeline Keyes, Royalton-Hartland Melanie Gray, Wilson William Briggs, LockportAllison Kujawa, North Tonawanda Adrianna Gutieriez, Royalton- Jared Carney, WilsonDiamond Lambert, Lockport Hartland Justin Ciccone, Niagara FallsElizabeth Luick, Lockport Sarah Haseley, Lockport John Cimino, Lewiston-PorterSophie May, Lockport Khawanilah Hooks, Niagara Falls Austin Dick, LockportKristen Meacham, Niagara Wheat- Elizabeth Humphrey, Wilson Jake Grear, Starpointfield Jamie Klebs, Lewiston-Porter Aaron Klock, Royalton-HartlandEmily Mineo, Newfane Magdalene Lord, Starpoint Colin Krzystek, North TonawandaPiper Moffitt, Barker Molly Moore, Lockport Jackson Lasher, LockportJulia Monteferrante, Lockport Gabrielle Palumbo, Starpoint Justin Mott, StarpointSamantha Phelps, Lewiston-Porter Abbey Poczciwinski, Niagara Wheat- Macgregor Musall, WilsonOlivia Ponticelli, Lewiston-Porter field Paul Orrange, North TonawandaLauren Stevens, Starpoint Anna Polito, Starpoint Christopher Palumbo,StarpointMadalyn Teal, Lewiston-Porter Mackenzie Rothwell, Royalton- Quinn Rees, WilsonHaley Viau, Wilson Hartland Michael Sobotka, NewfaneSophia Weber, Royalton-Hartland Sierra Shepherd, Wilson Joseph St. Onge, WilsonVictoria Zanatian, Starpoint Megan Tatro, Lockport Quinn Stevenson, Niagara Wheat- Hadley Thompson, Newfane field Nina Trank, Wilson Marc Thagard, Lockport Vanessa Zapp, Lockport Jacob Thompson, North Tonawanda Matthew Tomaino, Newfane Ryan Washcalus, Niagara Falls 15

Festival 2 — Barker Central School District Junior High Jazz EnsembleAlto Saxophone Trumpet GuitarGabrielle Colton, Starpoint Alexander DerSarkissian, Barker Vincent Bonelli, StarpointJustin Currie, Lewiston-Porter Ethan Koplas, LockportPaul LaGreca, Lockport Douglas Archibald ,Lockport PianoRebecca Smith, Starpoint Hannah Schubring, Starpoint Kaia Foster, Niagara WheatfieldBrenna Dunn, Newfane Cole Jenkins, StarpointBrady Harrington ,Newfane Zachary Sanders, Lockport Electric BassEmma Nesbit, Starpoint Terra Beecher, Starpoint Aden Benson, LockportJaedon Zalewski, North Tonawanda Maximillian Czekaj, Newfane Peyton Lyness, StarpointTenor Saxophone Trombone Drum SetJosh Augugliaro, Niagara Wheatfield Joshua Bouchard, Newfane Jacob Pytlik, StarpointChristian Kopacz, LockportAndrew Ossont, Royalton-Hartland Dominic Ciraolo, Niagara Wheatfield Ian Johnson, Niagara WheatfieldBari Saxophone Elinore Voss, BarkerSkylar Hill, Lockport Makaela Day, StarpointKayla Marsh, Newfane Vincent Ciraolo, Niagara Wheatfield Daenon Kopp, Newfane A native of Western New York, Angela Dray has been teaching at Newfane Middle School for five years now. She currently directs the 5th Grade Band, 6th Grade Band, 6th-8th Grade Middle School Jazz Band, and also teaches classroom general music. Mrs. Dray holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from SUNY Fredonia, a Performer’s Certificate in Clarinet from SUNY Fredonia, and a Master of Education in Music Education from University at Buffalo. She also has completed certification in GIML Music Learning Theory and is a member of NCMEA, NYSSMA, NYSBDA, and NAfME. Mrs. Dray has been involved in NCMEA as a chairperson for multiple ensembles and has taken on the role of Vice President of Advocacy this year. She is thrilled and honored to be conducting and hopes the students will have a wonderful experience! She actively performs in Western New York, often with the Lockport Palace Theatre pit orchestra, and has performed in the area with other pit orchestras, community groups, and the Erie County Wind Ensemble. When not teachingor performing, Mrs. Dray loves spending time with her large extended family. She and her husband, Kevin, currentlyreside in Lockport with their loving mini dachshund, Hercules. Mrs. Constance Allison received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Music Education from Roberts Wesleyan College and a Masters in Music degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. She has taught music at all levels and recently retired as director of vocal music from Lockport High School. During her tenure at LHS, Mrs. Allison directed the concert choir, vocal jazz ensemble, symphonic chorale, co-directed the annual musicals and formed the madrigal singers. Mrs. Allison has served as guest conductor and accompanist for several music festivals throughout New York State. She has also directed the Lockport Chorale, served as assistant conductor for Amherst Bel Canto Choir, and vocal director at Lancaster Opera House. Mrs. Allison has performed with the Artpark Opera Chorus, Western New York Opera, Greater Buffalo Opera, Freudig Singers of Western New York, Buffalo Master Chorale, Opera Sacra and is currently a member of the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus. Mrs. Allison is active as a certified voice adjudicator for the New York State School Music Association, a member of ACDA andNafME. She has been named to Who’s Who Among American Educators, and was selected Educator of Distinction bythe National Society of High School Scholars.16

Festival 2 — Barker Central School District Elementary ChorusSara Agueci, North Tonawanda Brianna Grzybek, Starpoint Marlea Petroziello, StarpointLeah Anson, North Tonawanda Kyrstin Gundell, St. John/Holy Ghost Alexandra Pickard, LockportDylan Appis, Lockport Kylie Hampton, Newfane Sian Powell, LockportGarrett Armenia, Royalton-Hartland Jaeden Harrington, Lockport Abigail Pratt, Royalton-HartlandAlanna Banas, North Tonawanda Daniel Hill, Lockport Aidan Preisch, StarpointJoanna Baxter, Lewiston-Porter Athena Horn, Lockport Camden Priester, North TonawandaPetra Bish, Lockport Alyssia Howard, Lockport Elijah Quinones-Morrison, Niagara FallsLeann Bixler, Lockport Quinn Hurley, Starpoint Bethany Rainer, Niagara FallsMia Bond, North Tonawanda Khrislyn Ingram, Niagara Falls Madison Remillard, StarpointJessica Boody, Lockport Neila Johnson, Barker Joseph Robertson, StarpointNatalie Brandel, Barker Ava Jones, Starpoint Elsa Rodriguez-Pedreza, Niagara FallsYazmin Bruder, Niagara Falls Joshua Keenan, North Tonawanda Ella Royer, North TonawandaSienna Budz, Starpoint Mackenzie Kennedy, Lewiston-Porter Madison Santiago-Harris, Niagara WheatfieldChloe Bullen, North Tonawanda Madalynn Kiesinger, Lockport Jessica Schmidt, LockportSamantha Bulmer, Lockport Jayla Klein, Lockport Isabelle Schrock, North TonawandaAnnabella Call, Newfane Rayna Klimeczko, Niagara Wheatfield Griffin Scmidt, StarpointErin Callahan, Starpoint Jonathon Lemanski, North Tonawanda Samantha Shank, North TonawandaCaiden Caram, Lockport Seajay Lewis, Lewiston-Porter Kyler Shiesley, North TonawandaMary Cardamone, Lewiston-Porter Emily Lombardo, Starpoint Sara Siegmann, NewfaneIsabel Casewell, Niagara Wheatfield Brianna London, Niagara Falls Matthew Siejak, Lewiston-PorterCourtney Cianflone, Starpoint Julia Lukasik, Starpoint Stella Sinclair, Niagara FallsSummer Colegrove, North Tonawanda Emily Maerten, Lockport Ava Spencer, North TonawandaEva Conley, Lockport Matthew Maliszewski, Starpoint Averee Stevens, LockportChloe Cooney, Starpoint Luke Maliszewski, Starpoint Selena Stickney, Niagara WheatfieldMariah Cornielle, Lockport Iyani Massa, Lockport Jenna Stolzenberg, NewfaneDeandra Covert, Niagara Falls Malorie McCarthy, St. Peter Kaylee Stone, North TonawandaAlexandra Covert, Niagara Falls Cecilia Millen, Lockport Cameron Stopa, NewfaneNatalee Criswell, Newfane Bradley Miner, Royalton-Hartland Trinity Swanson, Niagara FallsAlexis Dauphinee, Barker Savannah Minnick, Lockport Jayden Swygert, Royalton-HartlandLauren Destino, Niagara Falls Makayla Moore, Starpoint Shai'Justice Tall, Niagara FallsLianna Dever, Starpoint Gwendolyn Moran, North Tonawanda Aestarea Truesdale, North TonawandaTrina Diallo, Niagara Falls Jayden Morano, North Tonawanda Julia Varney, Lewiston-PorterMadison DiNieri, Royalton-Hartland Anna Murzynski, Starpoint Arienna Vega, Niagara FallsDestiny Doran, Royalton-Hartland Emily Newson, North Tonawanda Jocelyn Velazquez, LockportMichael Drinks, Niagara Falls Ariana O'Connell, North Tonawanda Leah Wakefield, NewfaneDerrick Dunsworth, Niagara Wheatfield Andrew O'Dell, Lockport Vincent Ward, LockportGianna Folts, Niagara Wheatfield Dominic Pacillo, St. Peter Karisma Washington, Royalton-HartlandAbigail Forsey, St. John/Holy Ghost Madison Palumbo, Lockport Alexander West, LockportCharis Foster, Lockport Gianna Pasceri, Lockport Emma Wilbur, North TonawandaMattilynn Freiermuth, Lewiston-Porter Hailey Pasnik, Royalton-Hartland Kaiden Williams, StarpointSydney Galas, St. John/Holy Ghost Franklin Payne, Starpoint Jovann Wilmott, North TonawandaZamora Garcia-Cacique, Royalton-Hartland Elyssa Pennell, North Tonawanda Sabastian Winchell, Newfane 17

Festival 2 — Barker Central School District Junior High OrchestraViolin I ViolaMaya Bulmer, Royalton-Hartland Jessi Avila-Shah, Lewiston-PorterMiranda Wolter, Royalton-Hartland Sarah Streb, Lewiston-PorterAshton Becker, Royalton-Hartland Mercy Walker, Royalton-HartlandDominic Townsend, Lewiston-Porter Lillian Pollak, Lewiston-PorterEmma Rose Evereth, Starpoint Alexander Gagne, Royalton-HartlandKatie Minicucci, Stella Niagara Kylie Tatarka, BataviaAlyssa Ognibene, Batavia CelloViolin II Rajan Singh, Lewiston-PorterBella Mullen, Lewiston-Porter Katherine Kremer, Lewiston-PorterDonovan Monaco, Lockport Jaina Hageman, Royalton-HartlandCarys Accetta, Stella Niagara Kayla Stone, BataviaJillian Ash, Royalton-Hartland Amelia Konstanty, Royalton-HartlandElise Baumer, Royalton-Hartland Crystalina Baumer, Royalton-HartlandLillian Whiting, BataviaRio Wood, Royalton-Hartland String BassAmanda Warner, Christian Academy of WNY Samantha Marod, Lewiston-PorterCaleb Poeller, Christian Academy of WNY Jacob Hagen, Royalton-HartlandCassidy Ohol, Royalton-Hartland Evan Gerdes, Royalton-Hartland Zoe Nichols, Lewiston-Porter A graduate of Roberts Wesleyan College with BS in music education, Mrs. Roushey began teaching violin and viola for the Roberts Wesleyan College Community Music School her sophomore year. By her senior year, she was running the program. It was an easy transition for her into the public school system after that. A few years later, she graduated cum laude from the University at Buffalo with an Ed. M in Music Education. Mrs. Roushey is going into her tenth year of teaching, primarily working with young string students. She has worked for the Lancaster Central School District, the Grand Island Central School District, Buffalo Public Schools, and is currently working for the West Seneca Central School District. Mrs. Roushey splits her time between four schools teaching 240 eager first and second year string players. When she is not at school, Eve has a thriving private studio out of her home. She currently performs with the Buffalo State Philharmonic. She resides in Kenmore with her husband; Daniel, and their two dogs; Addie and Andrew. She is honored and excited for the opportunity to work with the string students of the Niagara County Music Educator’s Association JuniorHigh Orchestra. William Larrabee is in his twenty-fifth year as band director at Alden High School where he conducts the Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Pit Orchestra and Pep Band. A native of Niagara Falls and graduate of Niagara Falls High School, Bill earned his undergraduate degree from SUNY: Fredonia and his Masters degree from the University at Buffalo. He began his career as band director at Johnstown High School, about 30 miles west of Albany, before returning to Western New York in 1993. During his tenure, the Alden High School bands have traveled to music festivals in Chicago, Orlando, Washington, Boston and Virginia Beach where they have received superior ratings, including first place in their division at the Dixie Classic National Adjudicators’ Invitational in 2011. Mr. Larrabee has been a woodwind adjudicator for numerous county and NYSSMA festivals as well as chairing several Area-All State Ensembles. Besides performing with area community bands, he is completing his sixth year as president of the Erie County Music EducatorsAssociation. His other professional memberships include NYSSMA, NYSBDA and NAFME.Bill lives in Buffalo with his wife Elizabeth, an art teacher, and their two sons, Owen and Jacob.18

Festival 2 — Barker Central School DistrictSenior High BandPiccolo Bari SaxophoneSara McIntyre, Lockport Bianca Gynan, Niagara WheatfieldFlute French HornCaitlin Clack, Newfane Justin Ciccone, Niagara FallsJulia Frank, Lockport Stephanie DeCroix, Lewiston-PorterKayla Hagen, Royalton-Hartland Brandon Smith, Niagara WheatfieldSiana Jacobs, Niagara Wheatfield David Wanamaker, StarpointKelsey Klosko, Niagara Wheatfield Sarah Wittkowsky, Niagara WheatfieldGrace McGuinness, North TonawandaMegan Murray, Niagara Wheatfield TrumpetMadison Ohol, Royalton-Hartland Kevin Bassler, NewfaneAmanda Waliszewski, Niagara Wheatfield Cameron Bonanno, Lockport Matthew Bouchard, NewfaneOboe Ashley Broderick, Lewiston-PorterAnna Rickard, Royalton-Hartland Derek Jaques, Royalton-HartlandIan Whitford, Royalton-Hartland Ben LaGreca, Lockport Zachary Lundy, NewfaneBassoon Paul Orrange, North TonawandaSarah Haseley, Lockport Miranda Schalberg, NewfaneStephen Travers, Niagara Wheatfield Jacob Vallas, Niagara Wheatfield Lila Wieclaw, North TonawandaClarinet Owen White, LockportMadison Burns, StarpointNatalie Clause, Niagara Wheatfield TromboneChristy Faller, Niagara Wheatfield Timothy Burning, Niagara WheatfieldKimberly Goerss, Newfane Mary Dixon, NewfaneBrianna Grochala, North Tonawanda Joshua Kasprzak, StarpointJessica Haseley, Barker Madeleine Myers, NewfaneCara Janowsky, Niagara Wheatfield Kyle Nickerson ,North TonawandaJackson Lasher, Lockport Cameron Van Buren, Royalton-HartlandSydney Licata, StarpointChristian Martin, Lockport EuphoniumGino Nichele, Lewiston-Porter Samantha Campbell, Niagara CatholicTia Oakes, Niagara Wheatfield Levi Gillings, Royalton-HartlandJeremy Stoddard, Lockport Krysta Robinson, North TonawandaEmma Waechter, Lewiston-PorterFaith Westgate, Newfane Tuba Liam McMurray, North TonawandaBass Clarinet David Schuler, NewfaneRoss Friend, Niagara Wheatfield Mackenzie Beattie, North TonawandaBb Contrabass Clarinet PercussionKaitlynn Dauphinee, Barker Izabella Diegelman, Lockport Evan Dodge, Royalton-HartlandAlto Saxophone Jack Putney, StarpointGrant Asklar, Niagara Falls Madison Seib, NewfaneAustin Dick, Lockport Patrick Sheelar, Royalton-HartlandJoshua Dockery ,NewfaneLindsay Kancar, Niagara Wheatfield Mallet Percussion Cassidy Faddis, LockportTenor Saxophone Katherine Miner, LockportLuke Donner, Niagara WheatfieldThomas Efthemis, Niagara Wheatfield Timpani Aaron Bacon, Royalton-Hartland 19

Festival 3 — Royalton-Hartland Central School DistrictSenior High Vocal Jazz EnsembleSoprano TenorIsabella Aiu Lockport Austin Dick LockportLauryn Andrews Lewiston-Porter Spencer Dick LockportSamantha Campbell Niagara Catholic Quinn McGillion Lewiston-PorterKatrina Copeland Lewiston-Porter Joseph Porth LockportSarah Haseley Lockport Michael Sanders Niagara CatholicMadison Heburn Lockport Gino Thompson StarpointSamantha Phelps Lewiston-Porter BassAlto William Briggs LockportOlivia Duke Lewiston-Porter John Cimino Lewiston-PorterMckenzie Gilmore Niagara Falls Matt Dompkowski Lewiston-PorterMadison Goodnight Wilson Justin Mott StarpointJamie Klebs Lewiston-Porter Marc Thagard, LockportMolly Moore Lockport Noah Thornton, NewfaneMegan Tatro LockportKrista Wander Lockport Mr. Jeffrey Welcher received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from the Crane School of Music at Potsdam College in Potsdam, N.Y and his Master of Music Education degree from West Chester State University in West Chester, Pa. Mr. Welcher is currently adjunct professor at Syracuse University where he serves as the director of two vocal jazz ensembles,and as professor of jazz voice in the Setnor School of Music's Jazz/ Commercial Applied Music Program. He is also a student teaching field supervisor for the Setnor School of Music. Mr. Welcher has conducted festival choirs throughout New York state, as well as all-state jazz ensembles in Rhode Island and New Hampshire. For 23 years he was Vocal Music Director at Oneida High School in Oneida N.Y. He conducted Concert Choir, Freshmen Boys Chorus, Girls Chorus, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Choir and two contemporary a cappella groups. Prior to that Mr. Welcher taught Jr/Sr High Vocal/General Music at Greene Central School in Greene, NY.Mr. Welcher served as New York State School Music Association Conference Vocal Jazz Ensemble chairman for the1997-98 and 2001-2002 conferences. He is a certified NYSSMA Vocal Jazz Adjudicator and serves on the NYSSMAManual committee as vocal jazz editor. Mr. Welcher is a certified judge for the International Championship of CollegiateA Cappella.Mr. Welcher was a member of the teaching staff for Summer Vocal Institute at Providence College from 2003 to 2007and the ACDA Eastern Division Repertoire and Standards Committee Chairman for Vocal Jazz from 2000 to 2006. He iscurrently serving as the Jazz representative for NYACDA's Repertoire and Resources Committee.Mr. Welcher has performed with the Syracuse Vocal Ensemble since 1998. He is an active jazz vocalist/pianist andchurch musician. Mrs. Naomi Moore has been teaching instrumental music in the Lockport City School District for 14 years. Lockport has been named a 2016 and 2017 Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation. She currently directs the Grade 5 band at Emmet Belknap Intermediate School and co-directs the grade 6 band and the Grade 5/6 Jazz Ensemble. Mrs. Moore holds a B.A. in Music Education and a Performer's Certificate from SUNY College at Fredonia and a M.A. in Music Education from the University at Buffalo. She has directed the NCMEA All-County Junior High Band in 2010 and the NCMEA All-County Junior High Jazz Band in 2011. She has also worked with the Summer Honors Band in 2016 and 2017, held in the Starpoint Central School District. Mrs. Moore is a clarinetist, performing in WNY when she has some free time. She is also an active member of Lockport Alliance Church, where she sings and plays drumset with the church worship team. Mrs. Moore is a member of NCMEA, NYSSMA and NAFME. She and her husband, Kenneth, currently reside in Lockport, NY. They have two young children, Preston (6) and Gabriel (4).20

Festival 3 — Royalton-Hartland Central School District Elementary BandFlute Bass Clarinet TromboneJoseph Blose, North Tonawanda Romero Dumphrey, Lockport Leo Clark, Lewiston-PorterAdelaide Boswell, Starpoint May Masters, Royalton-Hartland Dawson Draper, Royalton-HartlandAnna Bowerman, Barker Alto Saxophone Nicholas Fazzolari, Lewiston-PorterElliana Brauen Royalton-Hartland Madison Harris, Starpoint Kylie Hampton, NewfaneSamantha Bulmer, Lockport Peyton McInnis, Wilson Noah Matyevich, North TonawandaAlexa Bulmer, Lockport Grace Peracciny, Lockport Emerick Muck, WilsonCameron Carmody, Starpoint Ella Thibault, Newfane Kaden Reusch, North TonawandaLauren Ceno, Starpoint Ava Thompson, Lockport Joseph Robertson, StarpointChloe Cooney, Starpoint Miles Czekaj, Newfane Alexis Runfola, LockportChloe DeMita-Boddecker, Lewiston- Lucas DerSarkissian, Barker Addisyn Sauls, NewfanePorter Gianna DiPasquale, Starpoint Kimberly Schmitt, NewfaneAva DiGiacomo, Royalton-Hartland Nolan Lyon, Niagara WheatfieldIsabella Greco, Starpoint Grace Rodgers, Wilson EuphoniumEmily Livergood, Royalton-Hartland Dakoda Smith, Lockport Oliver Clark, Lewiston-PorterSkylar Pickard, Lockport Ethan Nicosia, Royalton-HartlandMallory Schultz, Newfane Tenor Saxophone Alexander Ovitt, LockportAva Stiglmeier, Lockport Hugh Adams, Starpoint Connor Smith, Lewiston-Porter Trever Jaques, Royalton-HartlandOboe Samuel Lindaman, Starpoint TubaCharis Foster, Lockport Erika Kellar, North TonawandaAbigail Pratt, Royalton-Hartland French Horn Caleb Pierce, Barker Sara Cimino, Lewiston-Porter Sara Siegmann, NewfaneBassoon Parker Milley, Wilson Kaitlin Snowberger, Niagara Wheat-Meredith Black, Barker Jacob Wills, Niagara Wheatfield field Jackson Webber, Royalton-HartlandClarinet Trumpet Ryan Winters, LockportKayla Boron, Starpoint Mario Bax DeBiaso, Lewiston-PorterMichael Cyr, Starpoint Luke Bisher, Royalton-Hartland PercussionAbigail Freatman, Wilson Sienna Budz, Starpoint Tyler Goff-Brown, WilsonZamora Garcia-Cacique, Royalton- Chase Diviak, Lockport Jaeden Harrington, LockportHartland Jackson Griesmer, Starpoint Connor Sherwood, WilsonGabriella Greco, Starpoint Brynn O'Connell, Starpoint Nathan Staddon, StarpointMillou LaForte, Lewiston-Porter Andrew O'Dell, LockportBridget McBride, Wilson Aidan Preisch, Starpoint Mallet PercussionNicholas Radwanski, Lockport Lucas Pynn, Lockport James Runfola, StarpointAva Bucci, Lockport Dmitri Young, NewfaneJonathan Clarcq, Newfane Anna Zaepfeel, Christian Academy TimpaniKasey Currie, Lockport of WNY Ella Gielow, StarpointMadison DiNieri, Royalton-Hartland Marcus Hammond, LockportJulia Flynn, Lockport Samantha Holenstein, North To-Haleigh Kopp, Wilson nawandaLeila Lis, Starpoint Ian Krest, LockportElla Martillotta, Royalton-Hartland Logan Livergood, LockportKylie Bowman, Newfane Ryan Messing, St. John/Holy GhostSophia Clause, Niagara Wheatfield Marlea Petroziello, StarpointKaia Farley, Newfane Harrison Roberts, North TonawandaElla Franke, Starpoint Alexis Summers, Royalton-HartlandEmma Marsillo, Royalton-Hartland Benjamin VanderLinden, WilsonSamantha Murphy, Barker Julian Wydysh, North TonawandaSian Powell, Lockport Brenna McCarley, North TonawandEmily Walby, Starpoint 21

Festival 3 — Royalton-Hartland Central School District Senior High OrchestraViolin 1 ViolaMariah Carr, Lockport Alexandra Clifford, LockportMadison Dunn, Lewiston-Porter Jamie Coons, Royalton-HartlandSarah Haseley, Lockport Nicholas DiNardo, Lewiston-PorterMadeline Keyes, Royalton-Hartland Alicia Pucci, Lewiston-PorterShu Wang, Christian Academy of WNYJames Winger, Lewiston-Porter Cello Aidan Mazierski, Lewiston-PorterViolin 2 Olivia Ponticelli, Lewiston-PorterEmma Andrews, Lewiston-Porter Anna Rickard, Royalton-HartlandKatelin Corra, Royalton-HartlandJacquelyn Milne, Lewiston-Porter String BassEmilia Peracciny, Royalton-Hartland Margaret Anderson, BataviaWilliam Rickard, Royalton-Hartland Justin Strothmann, Royalton-HartlandAveri Sowicki, Lewiston-Porter Joshua Zastrow, Lewiston-PorterColleen Ulrich, Royalton-Hartland Douglas Shaw is a native of Western New York, and is currently in his twenty-first year as the Director of the Clarence High School Symphony, Concert and Chamber Orchestras. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Penn State University and a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Music Education from SUNY at Buffalo. Mr. Shaw is the cellist of the Oakgrove Quartet, which has played in Bermuda and Yellowstone National Park in addition to frequent appearances around Western New York. Mr. Shaw is a member of the Erie County Music Educators Association, New York State School Music Association, and Music Educators National Conference. He has performed with the Buffalo Philharmonic, Western New York Chamber Orchestra, Amherst and Cheektowaga Symphonies. He has been Chairman of Erie County High School Orchestra for many years, and has conducted the Niagara County Junior High and Erie County Elementary and Jr. High Orchestras. He also served as manager and librarian for the Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra and house manager forthe Buffalo Philharmonic. A local of Niagara County, Drew Burke is the Director of Choral Activities for grades 5-12 at Barker Central School and is involved in the leadership of the Niagara County Music Educators Association. Drew has enjoyed directing the Lock City Glee Club (Lockport) since 2014 and the St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church Choir (Niagara Falls) since 2010. Drew has directed junior high county choruses for Niagara and Orleans County and is always excited to serve as a guest conductor or clinician. When not conducting, Drew enjoys singing with the Lockport Chorale and performing with Lake Plains Players. A 2008 graduate from Houghton College with a B.Mus. in music education and a 2010 graduate of the University of Buffalo with a M.Mus. in voice performance, Drew now lives in the City of Lockport with his ballerina wife Molly and basset hound Sherman.22

Festival 3 — Royalton-Hartland Central School District Junior High ChorusSoprano Alto TenorJocelyn Seib, Newfane Elizabeth Abbott, Lockport Charles Baggett, Lockport Ian Caskie, North TonawandaSarah Basse, North Tonawanda Jillian Ash, Royalton-Hartland Bishop Christy, Lockport City SchoolsElise Baumer, Royalton-Hartland Terra Beecher, Starpoint Brayden Cox, Niagara Wheatfield David Day, StarpointCrystalina Baumer, Royalton- Maya Burgess, Starpoint Jackson Doran, Lockport Nikolas Gutierrez, Royalton-HartlandHartland Abigail Conde, Lewiston-Porter Thomas Harris, Barker Nicholas Kleinhans, LockportLorna Becker, Royalton-Hartland Kate Crago, North Tonawanda Edward Murphy, Royalton-Hartland Alex Murray, Royalton-HartlandLiliana Billi, North Tonawanda Arie Decker, Royalton-Hartland Jack Orrange, North Tonawanda Joseph Pardee ,NewfaneCatherine Clark, Wilson Talia Denney, Niagara Falls Kyle Sadlocha, North Tonawanda Aaryn Samsel, North TonawandaJulia Condino, Niagara Falls Karissa Drake, Niagara Falls Elijah Smalls, Niagara FallsEmma Cook, Niagara Falls Gregory Edbauer, Starpoint BassSydney Devonshire, North To- Nicolette Faller, Niagara Wheatfield Joseph Cantella, Barker Veniamin Chukhanenko, Starpointnawanda Kylee Fallin, Royalton-Hartland Miles Clarke, Royalton-Hartland Carter Converse, StarpointMichael Eakes, Lockport Abigail Farrell, Starpoint Cole Ecker, Barker Andrew Giandomenico, NiagaraHaley Flynn, Starpoint CSD Kaia Foster, Niagara Wheatfield Wheatfield Tyler Hillman, BarkerRainna Frombgen, Newfane Caroline Fruck, Niagara Wheatfield Maliq Howell, Niagara Falls Max Meister, BarkerElizabeth Fuerch, Niagara Wheat- Regan Gellerson, Starpoint Keith Robison, Barker David Stewart, Niagara Fallsfield Rebecca Gleason, Wilson Keith Vantino, North Tonawanda Bradley Voelker, Royalton-HartlandRhiannon Furey, Lewiston-Porter Addie Graff, North Tonawanda Gabriel Worley, WilsonLauren Gondek, North Tonawanda Madelin Groffenberg, Royalton-Isabella Guerucci, Lewiston-Porter HartlandChelsie Gutierrez, Royalton-Hartland Ryan Hiller, Royalton-HartlandJordan Heburn, Lockport Sierra King, LockportSavannah Hermanson, North To- McKenna Koch, Lockportnawanda Sarah Lester, Lewiston-PorterElizabeth Hopkins, Barker Riley Marcello, NewfaneSadie Igoe, Lockport Alyssa Marella ,North TonawandaLucinda Ingro, Barker Ella Merlino, StarpointEmily James, North Tonawanda Madison Miller, NewfaneRachel Keenan, North Tonawanda Paris Moffitt, BarkerBrianna Loveland, Newfane Lilly Monthony, BarkerElliana Marshall, Lewiston-Porter Abigail Murphy, Royalton-HartlandSophie Massaro, Lewiston-Porter Sarah Outten, BarkerEmma McGrath, Barker Elisabeth Plotner, NewfaneCatherine Moeller, Starpoint Tiana Ponticelli, Lewiston-PorterDonovan Monaco, Lockport Isabella Renzi, Lewiston-PorterBrooke Noble, Royalton-Hartland Sage Ricker, NewfaneMegan Orrange, North Tonawanda Alaina Roberts, North TonawandaJulia Pitarresi, Niagara Falls Lydia Roseland, StarpointLauren Price, North Tonawanda Abigail Stiokas, North TonawandaJillian Rohde, Lockport Chelsea Suba, StarpointAleena Rydelek, Lewiston-Porter Emmaline Verratti, Royalton-Kaitlyn Samsel, North Tonawanda HartlandHannah Schubring ,Starpoint Carly Washcalus, Niagara FallsSophia Scime, North Tonawanda Mackenzie White, Royalton-HartlandHannah Simonin, Niagara WheatfieldSarina Singh, Lewiston-PorterElizabeth Teal, Lewiston-PorterWill Terry, North TonawandaElinore Voss, BarkerStephanie Woolson, Wilson 23

Congratulations to all of the students from Niagara County who participated in Conference All-State November 30—December 3, 2017 in Rochester! Jazz Ensemble: Tristan Orlando, Starpoint (alternate) Mixed Chorus: Max Balko, Starpoint (alternate) Katrina Copelan, Lewiston-Porter Symphonic Band: Spencer Dick, Lockport Symphony Orchestra: Matthew Dompkowski, Lewiston-Porter (alternate) Treble Choir: Lauren Eger, Lewiston-Port (alternate) Vocal Jazz Ensemble: Sarah Haseley, Lockport (alternate) Christopher Palumbo, Starpoint Wind Ensemble: Noah Thornton, Newfane John Tober, Niagara Wheatfield Tia Oakes, Niagara Wheatfield Patrick Sheeler, Royalton-Hartland (alternate) Alicia Pucci, Lewiston-Porter Stephanie DeCroix, Lewiston-Porter Victoria Zanatian, Starpoint Will Briggs, Lockport John Cimino, Lewiston-Porter Austin Dick, Lockport Spencer Dick, Lockport Olivia Duke, Lewiston-Porter Quinn McGillion, Lewiston-Porter Krista Wander, Lockport (alternate) Tia Oakes, Niagara Wheatfield24

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