Excellence in music is a long-standing tradition in Monroe-Woodbury and this year is no exception. Eleven Monroe-Woodbury High School musicians were named to the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State music ensemble, and performed in Rochester with musicians from throughout the state earlier this month. Congratulations to:

• Hayden Abrahams, Tenor Saxophone, Symphonic Band
• William Carter, Tenor II, Mixed Chorus
• Deana Cowan, Alto II, Treble Chorus
• John DePetris, Bass II, Mixed Chorus
• Yena Lee, Flute, Symphony Orchestra
• Tessa Lytle, Euphonium, Symphonic Band
• Marissa Mitchell, Alto II, Treble Chorus
• Elisabeth Rivera, Soprano II, Mixed Chorus
• Camilla Scanlon, Soprano II, Treble Chorus
• *Emily Wang, Piano, Piano Showcase
• Victor Yang, Bb Clarinet, Symphonic Band

In addition, five of these students were recently selected for the All-Eastern Regional Festival, which will be held in Pittsburgh in April 2019:

• Deana Cowan, Alto II, Mixed Chorus
• John DePetris, Bass II, Mixed Chorus
• Yena Lee, Flute, Band
• Elisabeth Rivera, Soprano II, Mixed Chorus
• Camilla Scanlon, Soprano II, Treble Chorus