4 from Orleans perform at Jr. High Area All-State concert
Provided photos: Four students from Orleans County performed in the Jr. High Area All-State this past weekend, including, from left: Rosa Scroope of Holley, Elise Olsen of Medina, and Gavyn Draper and Karalyn Klotzbach of Lyndonville.
Press Release, Orleans County Music Educators Association
YORK – The following Orleans County students participated in the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Zone 2 Jr. High Area All-State festival this weekend at York Central School!
From Lyndonville: Gavyn Draper – Mixed Choir; Karalyn Klotzbach – Treble Choir
From Holley: Rosa Scroope, French Horn – Orchestra
From Medina: Elise Olsen, Flute – Wind Ensemble
These students are joined by the top singers and instrumentalists from all over Zone 2, which encompasses Monroe, and all its surrounding counties, including Orleans. Admission to the Area All-State ensembles requires students to receive a top NYSSMA solo festival score in the spring, a nomination from their music teacher, and eventual selection from a committee of music teachers from Zone 2 based on the first two criteria. It is a rigorous process and a tremendous honor for all students involved!
The Symphony Orchestra was conducted by Mr. David Beck of Bethlehem Central School.
The Treble Choir was conducted by Mrs. Jennifer Mernitz of Grand Island Central School.
The Symphonic Band was conducted by Dr. Carrie Pawelski of Jamestown Central School & SUNY Fredonia.
Dr. Kevin Dibble of Houghton University directed the Mixed Choir.
