E.M. students part of LIHSA summer program

Two students in the East Meadow School District were among 15 students who won scholarships to attend the Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts recently completed the school’s four-week Summer Arts Academy.

These exceptional young talents between the ages of 13 and 17 were selected for this prestigious program based on their audition videos, showcasing their dedication and passion for the arts with a focus on music.

The recipients each have a diverse range of talent and interests in the music field. Nine of the students performed in the Musical Theatre Production program as part of the cast of Disney’s “Finding Nemo, Jr.” which was produced by LIHSA Instructor and Musical Theatre Director Chris Brick and Visiting Artist and Musical Director Adam Tilford.

The other recipients learned ensemble and performance techniques in the “Art of the Band” with musical director and Grammy nominated jazz guitarist Tom Guarna and enhanced their audio production and recording techniques with LIHSA Music Instructor Alex Vietheer. This unique summer program allows students the chance to perform as an ensemble as well as record their own performances in LIHSA’s own professional grade recording studio.

The students from East Meadow included Cooper DaSilva and Olivia Carmody, both in the musical theatre program.

“We are thrilled to welcome these talented students to the Summer Arts Academy” Lindsay Rogan, LIHSA

Assistant Principal and Summer Coordinator, said. “ Their dedication and creativity are commendable, and we look forward to nurturing their artistic growth and inspiring their future accomplishments.”

The scholarships, made possible through the support of The Joel Foundation, enable these young individuals to embark on a transformative artistic musical journey. The Summer Arts Academy provides a platform for these students to immerse themselves in their craft, guided by LIHSA’s team of seasoned faculty members.

About the Long Island High School for the Arts

For 50 years, LIHSA has been a powerhouse for the development of Long Island’s creative and cultural sector. Emerging artists get the opportunity to explore and refine their talents in a oneof-a-kind, master apprentice, arts-centered community. Located in Syosett, students learn in a safe and supportive environment where they can pursue their artistic passion and discover who they are as individuals and as artists. On stage, in the studio, and in classrooms, students learn from a dedicated team of teachers, all of whom are accomplished artists and performers. Each program offers independent projects and field trips and brings world-class artists to the school to conduct master classes. The school’s alumni are working all over the world on stage, on screen, behind the scenes, and leading major events and organizations. For more information, visit LongIslandHighSchoolForTheArts.org.

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