Two HCS Musicians Among Tops in State

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Sun, Dec 04, 2011

Last spring, HCS students Allen Schult and Dana Bowers both performed at the New York State Student Music Association (NYSSMA) Solo Festival in Norwich with the intent of auditioning to be in one of the all-state ensembles. Both performed solos which were rated at the highest level of difficulty, both did so from memory, and both received perfect scores.

Schult was accepted to the Symphonic Band, and Bowers to the Women's Chorus.

Unlike state championships in athletics, students auditioning for All-State compete against every school in the state. Schult was chosen as one of only 14 percussionists and Bowers was accepted for the second straight year.

NYSSMA Conference All-State is the highest honor for a high school junior or senior musician in the state.

The two HCS student musicians were in Rochester this weekend where they rehearsed for three days prior to their performances.

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