When asked about the recent NYSSMA event, Emily said “It was a great experience and I am glad they found a way to still put on a great concert while keeping us safe and healthy. For this performance, the song was arranged and set to music. Her choice of song was “I Dream a World ” which incorporated text from the poem written by Langston Hughes.
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Emily practiced virtually with her private voice coach, preparing her for the remote performance. The New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) is the New York affiliate of National Association for Music Education.NYSSMA is a professional organization that evaluates student musicians in New York state from elementary school to high school. Narrell began their preparation for the 2021 Spring NYSSMA and All-State competition. Senior Emily D’Alessandro performed her voice selection as a part of the mixed chorus arrangement. Earlier this school year, our Kellenberg vocalists and musicians, under the instruction of moderators Mrs. Participants in this year’s April 2021 Virtual NYSSMA Festival worked with their music teachers, mentors, and private coaches to prepare. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, instrumental and vocal musicians were judged virtually by music educators across New York State. In a typical year, KMHS participants would perform live in front of judges then receive a score on an evaluative scale for their particular area of talent. These two seniors were recently recognized for their musical achievements at this year’s’ Spring Firebird & and Phoenix Concert.Įarlier this school year, our Kellenberg vocalists and musicians, under the instruction of moderators Mrs.
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They were to represent at the All-State Festival in Albany, unfortunately, due to COVID, the festival was canceled. 2021 Virtual Parent Orientation EveningsĪrticle by Phoenix writer Elizabeth Mooney, ’22īased on her last NYSSMA solo, Senior Emily D’Alessandro was named to the All-State Mixed Chorus, with Senior Maria Barella as her alternate.