Spencerport musicians selected to all-state

Rochester will host the 2005 New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Conference December 1-4. More than 1,000 music educators and music education-related personnel are expected to attend the conference. In addition, students who have been selected to participate in one of eight All-State music ensembles will come together to rehearse and give their performance in the Eastman Theatre.

Each spring, more than six thousand students participate in NYSSMA Solo Festivals across New York state. Many audition for a spot in one of the elite All-State ensembles. Once selected, these outstanding young musicians are given the opportunity to rehearse and perform music of a very high caliber under the baton of an internationally-recognized conductor.

Spencerport students selected for the honor include Jennifer Moon, French Horn chosen for the All-State Symphony Orchestra. She is the daughter of Kristie Moon and a student of John Viavattine and Ben Osborne. Moon is a member of the Concert Band and Jazz Band and is enrolled in AP Music Theory.

Andrew White has been selected as one of the three second tenors in the 24-voice All-State Vocal Jazz Ensemble. White is the son of Dennis and Deborah White and is a student of Alan Jones. He is a member of The Concert Choir, Concert Band, Vocal Jazz and is enrolled in AP Music Theory.

November 6, 2005