Senior Duo Named to All-County Music Ensembles
October 7, 2022
Huntington High School seniors Samuel James and Cecilia Kye were named to the junior-senior New York State Council of Administrators of Music Education’s All-County ensembles.
An accomplished vocalist, Mr. James was named for choir as a tenor. Ms. Kye was selected for band on clarinet.
“Congratulations to both Cecilia and Sam for their selection to NYSCAME,” said Brian Stellato, Huntington UFSD’s coordinator of K-12 art and music education. “They are both outstanding musicians and we are all so proud to have them both representation our amazing music department.”
They are both outstanding musicians and we are all so proud to have them both representation our amazing music department.
The two musicians have been immersed in the Huntington High School program for many years. Mr. James and Ms. Kye have developed close relationships with their teachers and have garnered the respect of their fellow vocalists and musicians.
“I’m very excited to have been chosen for NYSCAME, especially since the All-County ensembles haven’t been held for several years,” Ms. Kye said. “I always look forward to playing with other musicians in the county. I’m so thankful to the music department, especially Mr. Stellato and Dr. [Jason] Giachetti who have always supported and encouraged my musical endeavors.”