“Basically, Ethan was considered the best clarinetist in the state,” said choir instructor Mr. In addition to his selection to the All-State festival, Usoskin will go on to participate in the All-Eastern performing ensemble, which will perform this spring in Hartford, Connecticut. He had a very long solo in addition to a cadenza in one of the performed selections. Usoskin placed first chair, first clarinet in the entire symphonic band. “This program seemed to maintain the consistent high standards of NYSSMA All-State festivals.” “It should be noted that All-State music is some of the most challenging and rewarding music to prepare and perform,” said band teacher Mr. Once the students were accepted to participate in the All-State Conference, they began to practice with music that was sent to them by mail.
Once they arrived at the conference in Rochester, they each had to audition for the seating within the orchestra, chorus, or band.
Students auditioned with level 6 pieces from the NYSSMA manual and they needed a recommendation from the director of their music ensemble. From there, they were chosen from among all of the students who auditioned throughout the entire state. These students were selected from among those in the state who scored 100 on the NYSSMA solo examination last spring. Seniors Halam Kim and Minah Kim, and junior Ethan Usoskin competed on Nov. This event is held between late November and early December. Each year, the New York State School Music Association, or NYSSMA, organizes the musical conference, where over 7,000 students from all over the country audition for 890 positions in eight All-State ensembles. This year, three students were invited to perform at the annual All-State Conference.
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