Students holding their instruments.

From March 1-3, selected students from East Meadow High School and W.T. Clarke High School participated in the 2024 New York State Band Directors Association Symposium in Syracuse.

Roughly 500 student musicians were nominated from across the state and 125 were selected for the Honor Concert Band. East Meadow High School students Samuel Abrons and John Turnbull, and W.T. Clarke High School students Charlotte Huang and Scott Serafin were selected to participate in the symposium.

During the course of the weekend, students participated in rehearsals with guest conductor Dr. Shayna Stahl. The weekend culminated in a final performance on Sunday afternoon.

The East Meadow School District commends all of the student musicians on their professionalism and hard work.

From March 1-3, East Meadow student musicians John Turnbull, left, Scott Serafin, Samuel Abrons and Charlotte Huang participated in the 2024 NYSBA Symposium in Syracuse.East Meadow’s student musicians were among 125 students who were selected for the Honor Concert Band.East Meadow’s student musicians were among 125 students who were selected for the Honor Concert Band.