Huntington Vocalists Perform at All-State Conference

Three Huntington High School vocalists performed with the All-State treble chorus at the New York State School Music Association’s conference in Rochester last weekend

Lily Wasoski, Liva Camarata and Rachel Huth traveled upstate to perform with the All-State treble chorus. Emily Kustera and Samuel Soric were named alternate All-State chorus members

“The conference was incredible,” Ms. Wasoski said. “The whole weekend felt like a celebration of music education and it brought together so many people who all share a love of music. It was truly incredible to be a part of something that is so much bigger than just myself, and it has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I got to meet so many incredible people and bond over music. I really hope I’m invited again next year!”

Ms. Wasoski, Camarata and Huth performed at Kodak Hall at the Eastman Theater on Saturday night. Ms. Huth was selected to perform as a soloist in one of the concert’s songs. It’s a feather in her proverbial hat as well as in the hat of the district’s music program.

“Liva, Rachel and Lily were selected to participate after earning perfect scores at their auditions last spring,” said Kimberly Musial, Huntington’s director of fine and performing arts. “While in Rochester, Rachel Huth was selected as a soloist in the song, ‘The Singing Place’ by Joan Szymko. The group was conducted by Dr. Amy Voorhees from Susquehanna University and gave a stellar performance in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater. Upon completion of their program, the audience was thrilled and the students received a well-deserved standing ovation.”

Huntington High School has a tradition of sending a large contingent to the All-State conference each year. The All-State Festival includes only the very top musicians from across the entire state. Participation requires a perfect or near perfect score on a Level VI NYSSMA solo. Judges compile a proficiency list of competing students at each NYSSMA festival around the state each spring. The top students on the proficiency list are then invited to attend the state conference. The competition is so intense that some students with perfect scores are not selected.