Belmont High Musicians, Singers Selected To High Level Ensembles

Photo: Musicians from Belmont.

After recent outstanding performances, Belmont High School music students were selected to appear in senior district festivals, recommended for state-wide ensembles and accepted to a national regional chorus, according to Arto Asadoorian, director of visual & performing arts for the Belmont Public Schools.

“Congratulations to all of the students listed above for the hours of practice that led to this honor, to the teachers whose dedication and expertise helped to guide them, and to their families for their continual support and encouragement over the years,” said Asadoorian.

“It is rare for a school district to have so many music students achieve at such a high level,” said Asadoorian.

Belmont High School vocalists Mary Galstian, Georgia Parsons and Connor Quinn were accepted to perform in the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) All-Eastern Festival, in April in Atlantic City. This festival selects the most accomplished musicians from high school programs in the east coast to perform together during this four day event.

On Saturday, Nov. 19, 128 students from Belmont High School auditioned for the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) Northeast Senior District Festival, which takes place in January at UMass Lowell. Students who are selected to perform in these ensembles are recognized as the most outstanding vocalists and instrumentalists in the region. This year, 51 students from Belmont High School were accepted, and that 20 of those students received All-State Recommendations. This allows them the opportunity to audition for the MMEA All-State Festival later this winter. The following students were accepted to perform in the Senior District Festival. (*denotes All-State Recommendation).

Idris Abercrombie Trombone
Charlotte Alexin Bassoon
Merrill, Barnes Chorus
James Boyle Chorus
Samantha Casey Trombone
Jessica Chen Viola
Ben Crocker Chorus
Ziyoung Cui Violin
Eleanor Dash* Trumpet
Justin Dong* Clarinet
Joia Findeis Viola
Mary Galstian* Chorus
Chris Giron Bassoon
Hisako Gutterman* Trombone
Anthony Haddad* Jazz Bass
Sammy Haines* Chorus
Eva Hill Chorus
Wonyoung Jang* Euphonium
Eliza Jones* French Horn
Nate Jones* Jazz Trombone
Daniel Klingbeil Cello
Elizabeth Knight* String Bass
Daniel Lay Violin
Oliver Leeb* Chorus
Raffi Manjikian Chorus
Kevin Martin Chorus
Andrew Mazzone String Bass
Linnea Metelmann* French Horn
Matthew Miller Clarinet
Tina Noonan* Chorus
Alex Park* Jazz Trumpet
Georgia Parsons Chorus
Calvin Perkins* Trumpet
Olivia Pierce Chorus
Audrey Quinn Violin
Connor Quinn Chorus
Paul Rhee Violin
Josh Ryan Chorus
Becca Schwartz Chorus
Lila Searls Alto Saxophone
Ned Searls Trumpet
Edward Stafford* Chorus
Ian Svetkey Chorus
Gillian Tahajian Flute
Walker Thomas* Trumpet
Evan Wagner Trumpet
Amanda Wan Violin
Alan Wang Bass Clarinet
Alex Wilk* Viola
Amy Wu* Oboe
Yanzhe Xu* Bass Clarinet

“This level of student recognition is a testament to the commitment our school district and community have made to music education over several decades, and should serve as a source of pride for the entire town,” he said.

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