Six seniors from Lynbrook High School were recently recognized as 2020 All-State participants and/or alternates by the New York State School Music Association. Due to the current health crisis, the All-State Conference which usually is held in Rochester, NY, will be held virtually this year. Students will perform in a virtual concert with their respective ensembles in December.

The selection process was different than previous years due to the pandemic but was still highly competitive. Current seniors who performed an All-State solo at the Spring 2019 NYSSMA Festival and who were selected to an All-State ensemble, either as a participant or an alternate, were accepted this year. In addition, current juniors who received high scores at the 2019 festival as sophomores, were eligible to be recommended by their teachers and those who qualified were selected as well to join the 2020 ensembles.

Congratulations to the following Lynbrook students who were selected:

• Camilla Bahri, Cello, Symphony Orchestra
• Emily Bergin, String Bass, Symphony Orchestra and Alternate for Jazz Ensemble
• Joshua Christian, Alto Saxophone, Symphonic Band
• John Kelhetter, Voice/Bass 1, Mixed Chorus
• Ricki Rizzo, Voice/Alto 1, Treble Chorus
• Alicia Villadiego, Voice/Soprano 2, Alternate