Eleven Fayetteville-Manlius High School students were selected to participate in the 2023 New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Conference.
The F-M students performed in ensembles with students from across the state at the annual NYSSMA conference in Rochester Nov. 30 – Dec. 3.
Statewide, thousands of sophomores and juniors auditioned for All-State last spring at NYSSMA solo and ensemble festivals. Students were selected primarily on numerical scores and rankings. Other factors for selection to All-State include instructor recommendations, grade in school, previous All-State performances and participation in additional musical organizations.
The following students qualified for All-State:
- McKayla Burke, Symphonic Band – Harp
- Max Clark, Symphony Orchestra – Bass
- Gilbert Davies, Mixed Choir – Bass 2
- Justin Dunn, Mixed Choir – Tenor 2
- Alexis Forbes, Symphony Orchestra – Violin
- Hayden Frisbie, Mixed Choir – Soprano 1
- Sankalp Gautam, Symphonic Band – Oboe
- Nathan Liu, Symphonic Band – Flute
- Jackson Marr, Mixed Choir – Bass 1
- Mia Sakonju, Symphony Orchestra – Violin
- Elizabeth Sharples, Mixed Choir – Alto 1
The following students were designated alternates in the event a student was unable to attend:
- Colin Chin, Cello
- Kelly Liu, Flute
- Elliot McDaniel, Cello
- Julia McKinnis, Alto 2
- Jonathan So, Viola