24 Schuylerville band students in grades 6-12 participated in the 2026 All-County Band Festival, held at Hudson Falls High School. Students are selected for All-County ensembles based on their New York State School Music Association solo scores and teacher recommendations. In addition, several students were given principal chair positions, one of the highest honors a young musician can achieve, recognizing exceptional skill, leadership, and musicianship within their section. Schuylerville High School Band Director, Michael Craner, also served as the chairperson for the festival’s 10-12 Band. Congratulations to the following musicians:
Grades 6-7 Band
- Isaac Monroe, flute
- Natalie Vaillant, flute
- Mollie Cawrse, clarinet
- Hunter DeLuke, also saxophone
- Amelia Didier, alto saxophone
- Heath Picard, trombone
- Grace Woolley, trombone
- Dorian DeLuke, euphonium
- Gannon King, tuba
- Sam Califano, percussion
- August Whaley, percussion
- Ben Fronhofer, clarinet
- Alex Warren, clarinet
Grades 8-9 Band
- Danielle Didier, flute
- Tovah Dickson, flute
- Eleanor DeLaCruz, clarinet
- Gemma Bonesteel, clarinet
- Katelynn Draxler, clarinet
- Eamon Lewis-Clevenson, trombone
- Isaac Dickson, tuba
Grades 10-12 Band
- Addison Sargent, clarinet
- Jackson Price, trumpet
- Sarah DeLaCruz, horn
- Jason McCaughey, euphonium
- Brady Cook, percussion
- Ella Marchetti, percussion