Bellmore-Merrick Seniors Named All-State Musicians

Bellmore-Merrick Seniors Named All-State Musicians

Seniors from the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District have been selected to participate in the New York State School Music Association All-State Music Festival.

Tara Fusillo

(*two-time participant), String Ensemble – Viola (John F. Kennedy High School, teacher – Robert Salzer)

Tara Fusillo

Jordan Novak

Vocal Jazz Ensemble – Alto (Sanford H. Calhoun High School, teacher – Sanford Sardo)

Jordan Novak

Jack Parr

Mixed Chorus – Tenor 2 (Sanford H. Calhoun High School, teacher – Sanford Sardo)

Jack Parr

Jessica Sarubbi

Vocal Alternate (John F. Kennedy High School, teacher – Jeanette Pincus) 

Jessica Sarubbi

Thee All-State Performance Ensembles are honors groups comprised of the top students from school music departments across the state. To be considered, students must receive a certain high score on their NYSSMA solo performance as well as receive a nomination by their teacher.

“This year, the COVID-related cancellation of the 2019 NYSSMA adjudications made the process a little more complex,” said Cheryl Fontana, director of the fine & performing arts. “Since no festivals took place this past spring, students were evaluated based on their 10th-grade scores.” While the usual in-person concert and winter conference will not be taking place, students will be participating in a professionally produced virtual performance.

Student photos courtesy of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District