Congratulations to the talented Schuylerville High School music students who participated in the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Solo Festival, performing both instrumental and vocal solos.
Nine students showcased their skills at the prestigious All-State level:
- Tyler Walter (Voice)
- Will Brandt (Voice)
- Will Farmer (Trombone)
- Tazio Helmig (Snare Drum and Voice)
- Jason McCaughey (Voice)
- Sarah DeLaCruz (French Horn)
- Autumn Nelson (Trumpet)
- Emma Battles-Foley (Voice)
- Arden Talmage (Voice)
A special congratulations to Jason McCaughey, who earned a perfect score of 100 on his All-State Vocal solo!
Tazio Helmig made school history by performing five solos over two weekends—Level 4 Timpani, Level 5 Marimba and Jazz Drum Set, and All-State level Snare Drum and Voice. He earned perfect scores of 100 on the Jazz Drum Set, Snare Drum, and Voice—an unprecedented achievement for a Schuylerville student!
Additional students also performed solos ranging from Levels 2 to 6, demonstrating the depth and dedication of Schuylerville’s music program. The students study under Mr. Michael Craner and Mrs. Jodi Ogburn.
- Will Brandt (Bass Trombone)
- Charlie Hughes (Trombone)
- Adeline Johnson (Clarinet)
- Haleigh LaBounty (Voice)
- Ella Marchetti (Marimba)
- Jason McCaughey (Euphonium)
- Paige Phillips (Voice)
- Averie Porter (Voice)
- Jackson Price (Voice and Trumpet)
- Lucy Williams (Voice)
- Gracie Wood (Voice)
- Hannah Yonkin (Bari Saxophone).