Schools Chief Recognizes Rye Students for Musical Achievements

A message from the Rye City School District:

 Superintendent Dr. Alvarez presented Rye Recognition of Excellence Awards to 15 students, ranging from grades 5-12, who were selected to All-County and All-State musical ensembles. Dr. Alvarez explained that student musicians are selected to these prestigious ensembles based on their auditions. Upon selection, they spend time rehearsing with their groups in preparation for the All-State and All-County Music Festivals. Dr. Alvarez was joined by other members of Central Administration, members of the Board, and members of the public in congratulating the following students, listed by ensemble:

Area All-State Orchestra: Will Hammer - grade 10 (RHS) - Violin, and Nabil Azim - grade 10 (RHS) - Violin

Area All-State Band: Trevor Hele - grade 12 - (RHS) Oboe, and Emily Tepler - grade 12 (RHS) - Oboe

Area All-State Mixed Chorus: Yuika Abe - grade 10 (RHS) - Soprano, and Danny Keller - grade 11 (RHS) - Bass

Area All-State Women's Chorus: Clara Robertson - grade 12 (RHS) - Soprano

Intermediate All County Band: Guy Junkins - Grade 8 (RMS) - Trombone, andAnders Jensen - Grade 7 (RMS) - Trumpet

Intermediate All County Orchestra: Su-Lynn Kok - Grade 9 (RHS) - Violin, Aidan Pasquale - Grade 7 (RMS) - Bass, and Esther Yu - Grade 7 (RMS) - Cello

Elementary All-County Orchestra: Audrey Fung - Grade 5 (Milton) - String Bass, and Jonathan Lloyd - Grade 6 (RMS) - Cello

Elementary All-County Band: Ben Kuster - Grade 6 RMS - Baritone