BC student musicians receive top honors

students holding instruments
Pictured l to r: Jiadev De (12), Piper Doolen (12), Emily Smith (12), Harlow Kung (12), Kieran McNay (10), Michael Jantson (9), Lucy Quoma (10), Cole Martin (12) and Romeo Vashishth (12).

Bethlehem Central School District is pleased to recognize ten student musicians selected to honor ensembles of the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA), including Conference All-State and Area All-State ensembles. Selection to the NYSSMA ensembles is very competitive and these students represent the highest level of musical achievement.

Conference All-State ensemble performances, featuring a very select group of top musicians from across New York State, were held in Rochester in early December. Senior Romeo Vashishth, a violinist, traveled to Rochester to perform with the All-State Orchestra. 

The Area All-State ensembles, which feature the top student musicians in the greater Capital Region, performed at Proctors in Schenectady in November and included nine BC students. 

Conference All-State Honoree

  • Romeo Vashishith, NYSSMA Conference All-State Orchestra Ensemble, Violin

Zone 7 Area All-State Honorees

  • Jiadev De, NYSSMA Zone 7 Area All-State Orchestra Ensemble, Violin
  • Piper Doolen, NYSSMA Zone 7 Area All-State Chorus Ensemble
  • Emily Smith, NYSSMA Zone 7 Area All-State Band Ensemble, Flute
  • Harlow Kung, NYSSMA Zone 7 Area All-State Orchestra Ensemble, Trumpet
  • Kieran McNay, NYSSMA Zone 7 Area All-State Orchestra Ensemble, Cello
  • Michael Jantson, NYSSMA Zone 7 Area All-State Orchestra Ensemble, Double Bass
  • Lucy Quoma, NYSSMA Zone 7 Area All-State Orchestra Ensemble, Violin
  • Cole Martin, NYSSMA Zone 7 Area All-State Orchestra Ensemble, French Horn
  • Fay Hu, NYSSMA Zone 7 Area All-State Orchestra Ensemble, Violin
Congratulations to these exceptional student musicians!