East Patchogue, NY, March 5, 2015– The Suffolk County Music Educators’ Association (SCMEA) selected 11 Bellport Middle School musicians as members of the 2015 Division II All-County Music Festival. South Country has representatives in all three performing organizations, including the All-County Band, Chorus, and Orchestra. Three rehearsals, totaling 14 hours, will culminate in a late afternoon concert at Comsewogue High School on Sunday, March 9th, at 5 p.m. All rehearsals, however, will be held at William Floyd High School on March 7, 13 and 14.
Selections of All-County students were made from NYSSMA Solo Festival evaluation sheets / scores and nominations submitted by district music teachers. The SCMEA Division II All-County Music Festival recognizes Suffolk’s most accomplished music students in grades 7 and 8.
Representing South Country for 2015 are:
Division II Band:
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Angelina Caroli
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Bb Clarinet
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Andrew Zimlinghaus
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Alto Sax
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Division II Chorus:
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Tyler Brock
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Baritone
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Anderson Guardado
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Baritone
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Gionnah Hicks
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Alto
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Maya McCullough
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Alto
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Evan Murphy
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Alto
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Division II Orchestra:
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Valentina Banellis
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Viola
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Benjamin Margolin |
Double Bass |
Daniel Roach |
Viola |
Troy Sica |
Viola |
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If you would like more information about this topic, please contact James Uzzi at 631-730-1622 or email at juzzi@southcountry.org.