Lyndonville hosted 240 music students for All-County Fest

Provided photos and information from Orleans County Music Educators Association

LYNDOMVILLE – The Orleans County Music Educators Association held their second All-County Music Festival on Saturday in Lyndonville.

Performing at the festival were the OCMEA All-County Elementary Band, Jr. High Chorus, and Sr. High Band. Each group was conducted by teachers from Orleans County school districts. There were over 240 students who participated from the five districts in Orleans County.

Mike Thaine of Albion leads the senior high band on Saturday.

The Elementary Band was conducted by Ms. Jeanette Sheliga (Medina), Mr. Scott Wheeler (Holley), Ms. Meghan Pitarresi (Kendall), and Mr. Greg Martillotta (Albion). Performance selections included “Snake Pit” by Tyler Arcari, “Me (reAffirmation) by Randall Standridge, “All Ye Young Sailors” by Pierre LaPlante, and “Cake by the Ocean” by Doug Adams.

The Jr. High Choir was conducted by Mrs. Jennifer Trupo (Lyndonville), Mrs. Rebekah Yoder (Kendall), Ms. Rachel Trillizio (Medina), and Mrs. Kelly Marzano (Holley). Performance selections included “The Cuckoo” by Robert Hugh, “El Vito” by Emily Crocker, “For Good” by Steven Schwartz, and “Everlasting Melody” by Rollo Dilworth.

Zach Busch of Holley also conducted the senior high band at the concert.

The Sr. High Band was conducted by Mr. Zachary Busch (Holley) and Mr. Michael Thaine (Albion). Performance selections included “Bandology” by Eric Osterling, “O Magnum Mysterium” by Robert Reynolds, “Rev” by Randall Standridge, and “Defying Gravity” by Steven Schwartz.