Thirteen highly talented musicians from North High School and South High School have been selected for the prestigious and very competitive 2024 New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Conference, to be held in Rochester from Dec. 5 through Dec. 8. In addition, 6 students have been named as Alternates for the event.

North High All-State Musicians

North High School’s All-State musicians (with instrument/vocal part and ensemble) are: Alexander Baluyut (trombone, Wind Ensemble), Nina Bikhman (alto, Mixed Chorus), Ian Loo (violin, String Orchestra), Julianna Miano (soprano, Mixed Chorus), and Taj Malhotra (tenor 1, Mixed Chorus). Alternates are: Nina Bikhman (jazz alto) and Ethan Lam (violin).

North High musicians are taught by Dr. Pamela Levy, fine and performing arts department head/vocal music teacher; Dr. Esther Noh, instrumental music teacher; and Jacquelyn Tomlet, instrumental music teacher.

South High All-State Musicians

South High School’s All-State musicians are: Christopher Fukuda (tenor, Mixed Choir), Olivia Gu (Bb clarinet, Wind Ensemble), Dylan Kim (violin, String Orchestra), Ruiqi Liu (flute, Wind Ensemble), Lana Miao (soprano, Treble Choir), Jinxian Elaine Su (viola, Symphony Orchestra), Sarah Sun (alto saxophone, Symphonic Band), and Erin Wong (cello, string Orchestra). Alternates are: Samuel Fisk (English horn), Joanna Huan (violin), David Kagan (bass), and Sophia Wu (flute).

South High musicians are taught by Michael Schwartz, performing arts department head/instrumental music teacher; Mark Boschen, instrumental music teacher; and Dr. Janine Robinson, vocal music teacher.

At the All-State Conference, sponsored by NYSSMA, the State’s finest student musicians will perform together in various ensembles. Thousands of students auditioned for this competition last spring at solo and ensemble festivals throughout the State.