Six Islip HS Students Chosen For All-State, All-County Ensembles

West Islip NY

28 October, 2020

9:01 AM

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Press release from Islip School District: October 28, 2020 Six students from Islip High School were recently recognized for their musicalaccomplishments. Two student-musicians were selected to perform with All-State HonorEnsembles and three students and two alternates were selected to perform with the All-County Vocal Jazz Ensemble. This year's All-State Ensemble performances will be heldvirtually in December. The All-County Vocal Jazz Ensemble performance is scheduled forNov. 7 at East Islip High School. Shannon Brody was chosen for the All-State Symphony Orchestra and TylerCirulnick was chosen for the All-State Treble Chorus. They were selected based on theirperformances in the New York State School Music Association Solo and Ensemble Festival.Cirulnik, Leah Cyran and Madelynn Lang were chosen for the All-County Vocal JazzEnsemble, with Maggie Frazzer and Jordyn Zurbaran as alternates. Vocal Jazz participantswere selected through a video audition process that took place last spring. Students prepare for the festivals with the assistance of their school music teachersand then participate in a series of rehearsals that conclude with a concert. The students willhave the opportunity to work and perform under the leadership of highly skilled directorsfrom the college music community and the professional music industry. "We are extremely thrilled to have these remarkable student-musiciansrepresenting Islip in the All-State and All-County Jazz festivals," said Brian Kroll, Islip'sdirector of fine and performing arts. "Their selection is a testament to their hard work andtheir teachers' support." This press release was produced by Islip School District. The views expressed here are the author's own.