{"id":484,"date":"2016-03-15T17:27:06","date_gmt":"2016-03-15T17:27:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avadawebsites.wpengine.com\/university\/?post_type=avada_portfolio&#038;p=484"},"modified":"2026-03-02T22:29:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T22:29:42","slug":"all-county","status":"publish","type":"avada_portfolio","link":"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/portfolio\/all-county\/","title":{"rendered":"All-County"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-position:left top;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:70px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1380px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:2%;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 classic vertical-tabs icon-position-left mobile-mode-accordion\" style=\"--awb-title-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-alignment:center;--awb-inactive-color:var(--awb-custom_color_6);--awb-title-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_3);--awb-title-active-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);--awb-active-border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Raleway&quot;;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-weight:600;\"><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-d0664d58d1209e493cb\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"fusion-tab-all-countynominations\" href=\"#tab-d0664d58d1209e493cb\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">ALL-COUNTY NOMINATIONS<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-0b49286449869ae370d\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-elementaryall-countyband\" href=\"#tab-0b49286449869ae370d\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon awb-education-notes\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>ELEMENTARY ALL-COUNTY BAND<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-dec7add14312bd435d8\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-intermediateall-countyband\" href=\"#tab-dec7add14312bd435d8\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon awb-education-notes\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>INTERMEDIATE ALL-COUNTY BAND<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-96d654ca4bd0c09fb37\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-elementarychorus\" href=\"#tab-96d654ca4bd0c09fb37\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon university-file-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>ELEMENTARY CHORUS<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-4a5b71dd512f76ef8a4\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-intermediatechorus\" href=\"#tab-4a5b71dd512f76ef8a4\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon university-file-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>INTERMEDIATE CHORUS<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-0318d96d8dc11732a6d\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-elementaryorchestra\" href=\"#tab-0318d96d8dc11732a6d\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon awb-education-notes\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>ELEMENTARY ORCHESTRA<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-1b95e7aec926fa9bf41\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-intermediateorchestra\" href=\"#tab-1b95e7aec926fa9bf41\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon awb-education-notes\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-0f965347cfc9fa2dfb0\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-meettheconductors\" href=\"#tab-0f965347cfc9fa2dfb0\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-handshake fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>MEET THE CONDUCTORS<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-5f60b7d22361ffd835d\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-rehearsals\" href=\"#tab-5f60b7d22361ffd835d\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-music fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>REHEARSALS<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-17a40749be861fac74a\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-drivingdirections\" href=\"#tab-17a40749be861fac74a\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-car fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>DRIVING DIRECTIONS<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-5c2f2df643db712f15e\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-ticketinformation\" href=\"#tab-5c2f2df643db712f15e\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-ticket-alt fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>TICKET INFORMATION<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-45b274d6935910fcade\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-busdropoff\" href=\"#tab-45b274d6935910fcade\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-bus-alt fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>BUS DROP OFF<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-8a84fc70298927a10a4\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-video\/audioconcertpurchase\" href=\"#tab-8a84fc70298927a10a4\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-microphone fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>VIDEO\/AUDIO CONCERT PURCHASE<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-d0664d58d1209e493cb\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-all-countynominations\" href=\"#tab-d0664d58d1209e493cb\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">ALL-COUNTY NOMINATIONS<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-all-countynominations\" id=\"tab-d0664d58d1209e493cb\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>Nominations will open this Friday, October 24th<\/b>. Nominations will be submitted at <a href=\"https:\/\/wcsma.dacapomusicfestivals.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\">this link <\/span><\/a>through your WCSMA teacher portal. <span class=\"s3\">The deadline to submit nominations is <b>November 24, 2025. <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">To nominate a student:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s4\">\u27a2 <\/span>Click <b>Nominate: All-County <\/b>near the top left underneath the Teacher Dashboard heading.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s4\">\u27a2 <\/span>Select the <b>division<\/b>, <b>ensemble<\/b>, and the <b>school building <\/b>your student attends.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s5\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u25cb Elementary Division: Current Grades 4-6 <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u25cb Intermediate Division: Current Grades 7-9<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s4\">\u27a2 <\/span>Enter the remaining fields for each student, including <b>name<\/b>, <b>instrument<\/b>, <b>current grade in school<\/b>, <b>NYSSMA score from Spring 2025<\/b>, and any <b>comments <\/b>about the student that can support your nomination.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s5\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u25cb <\/span>Each nomination <b>must include <\/b>a <b>scanned copy <\/b>of the student\u2019s 2025 NYSSMA sheet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s5\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u25cb <\/span><b>Incomplete applications will not be considered<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">You will be notified of a release date for 2026 All-County acceptances after the nomination window closes. We plan for a fast turn around window so that music can be distributed before Winter Recess.<\/p>\n[\/fusion_table]\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/portfolio\/all-county\/band-2026-ac-nomination-info\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7956\">Band 2026 AC Nomination Info<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/portfolio\/all-county\/chorus-2026-ac-nomination-info\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7957\">Chorus 2026 AC Nomination Info<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/portfolio\/all-county\/orchestra-2026-ac-nomination-info\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7955\">Orchestra 2026 AC Nomination Info<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-0b49286449869ae370d\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-elementaryall-countyband\" href=\"#tab-0b49286449869ae370d\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon awb-education-notes\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>ELEMENTARY ALL-COUNTY BAND<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-elementaryall-countyband\" id=\"tab-0b49286449869ae370d\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>Rehearsal and Concert Dates <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">\u27a2 <\/span><b>All <\/b>rehearsals and performances will all take place at <b>White Plains High School <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">\u27a2 <\/span>Rehearsal 1 will be on <b>February 11, 2026<\/b>. <b>(3:30 pm arrival, 4:00-7:00 rehearsal.) <\/b><span class=\"s3\"><b>\u25cb <\/b><\/span><b>Snow Date <\/b>is <b>February 12, 2026. <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">\u27a2 <\/span>Rehearsal 2 will be on <b>March 3, 2026. (3:30 pm arrival, 4:00-7:00 rehearsal.) <\/b><span class=\"s3\"><b>\u25cb <\/b><\/span><b>Snow Date <\/b>is <b>March 5, 2026. <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">\u27a2 <\/span>The concert will be on Saturday <b>March 7, 2026. <\/b><span class=\"s3\">\u25cb <\/span>Arrival for students will be <b>4:45pm<\/b>. We will rehearse from 5-7:00 pm, and the concert will begin at <b>7:30 pm. <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\">\u25cb <\/span>The <b>Snow Date <\/b>is <b>March 14, 2026. <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">\u25cb Please note, the All County Orchestra &#038; Chorus Concerts are also scheduled for 3\/7, but at earlier times of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-dec7add14312bd435d8\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-intermediateall-countyband\" href=\"#tab-dec7add14312bd435d8\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon awb-education-notes\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>INTERMEDIATE ALL-COUNTY BAND<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-intermediateall-countyband\" id=\"tab-dec7add14312bd435d8\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>Rehearsal and Concert Dates <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">\u27a2 <\/span><b>All <\/b>rehearsals and performances will all take place at <b>White Plains High School <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">\u27a2 <\/span>Rehearsal 1 will be on <b>February 11, 2026<\/b>. <b>(3:30 pm arrival, 4:00-7:00 rehearsal.) <\/b><span class=\"s3\"><b>\u25cb <\/b><\/span><b>Snow Date <\/b>is <b>February 12, 2026. <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">\u27a2 <\/span>Rehearsal 2 will be on <b>March 3, 2026. (3:30 pm arrival, 4:00-7:00 rehearsal.) <\/b><span class=\"s3\"><b>\u25cb <\/b><\/span><b>Snow Date <\/b>is <b>March 5, 2026. <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">\u27a2 <\/span>The concert will be on Saturday, <b>March 7, 2026. <\/b><span class=\"s3\">\u25cb <\/span>Arrival for students will be <b>4:45 pm<\/b>. We will rehearse from 5-7:00 pm, and the concert will begin at 7:30 pm<b>. <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\">\u25cb <\/span>The <b>Snow Date <\/b>is <b>March 14, 2026. <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">\u25cb Please note, the All County Orchestra &#038; Chorus Concerts are also scheduled for 3\/7, but at earlier times of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-96d654ca4bd0c09fb37\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-elementarychorus\" href=\"#tab-96d654ca4bd0c09fb37\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon university-file-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>ELEMENTARY CHORUS<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-elementarychorus\" id=\"tab-96d654ca4bd0c09fb37\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>Rehearsal and Concert Dates <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">\u27a2 <\/span><b>All <\/b>rehearsals and performances will all take place at <b>White Plains High School <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">\u27a2 <\/span>Rehearsal 1 will be on <b>February 11, 2026<\/b>. <b>(3:30 pm arrival, 4:00-7:00 rehearsal.) <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u25cb <\/b><\/span><b>Snow Date <\/b>is <b>February 12, 2026. <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">\u27a2 <\/span>Rehearsal 2 will be on <b>March 3, 2026. (3:30 pm arrival, 4:00-7:00 rehearsal.) <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u25cb <\/b><\/span><b>Snow Date <\/b>is <b>March 5, 2026. <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">\u27a2 <\/span>The concert will be on <b>March 7, 2026. <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u25cb <\/span>Pre-concert rehearsal for students will be at <b>9:00 am<\/b>. The concert will begin at <b>11:30 am<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\">\u25cb <\/span>The <b>Snow Date <\/b>is <b>March 14, 2026. <\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-4a5b71dd512f76ef8a4\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-intermediatechorus\" href=\"#tab-4a5b71dd512f76ef8a4\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon university-file-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>INTERMEDIATE CHORUS<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-intermediatechorus\" id=\"tab-4a5b71dd512f76ef8a4\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>Rehearsal and Concert Dates <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">\u27a2 <\/span><b>All <\/b>rehearsals and performances will all take place at <b>White Plains High School <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">\u27a2 <\/span>Rehearsal 1 will be on <b>February 11, 2026<\/b>. <b>(3:30 pm arrival, 4:00-7:00 rehearsal.) <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u25cb <\/b><\/span><b>Snow Date <\/b>is <b>February 12, 2026. <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">\u27a2 <\/span>Rehearsal 2 will be on <b>March 3, 2026. (3:30 pm arrival, 4:00-7:00 rehearsal.) <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u25cb <\/b><\/span><b>Snow Date <\/b>is <b>March 5, 2026. <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">\u27a2 <\/span>The concert will be on <b>March 7, 2026. <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u25cb <\/span>Pre-concert rehearsal for students will be <b>9:00 am<\/b>. The concert will begin at <b>11:30 am<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u25cb <\/span>The <b>Snow Date <\/b>is <b>March 14, 2026. <\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-0318d96d8dc11732a6d\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-elementaryorchestra\" href=\"#tab-0318d96d8dc11732a6d\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon awb-education-notes\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>ELEMENTARY ORCHESTRA<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-elementaryorchestra\" id=\"tab-0318d96d8dc11732a6d\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>Rehearsal and Concert Dates <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">\u27a2 <\/span><b>All <\/b>rehearsals and performances will all take place at <b>White Plains High School <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">\u27a2 <\/span>Rehearsal 1 will be on <b>February 11, 2026<\/b>. <b>(3:30 pm arrival, 4:00 pm &#8211; 7:00 pm rehearsal.) <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u25cb <\/b><\/span><b>Snow Date <\/b>is <b>February 12, 2026. <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">\u27a2 <\/span>Rehearsal 2 will be on <b>March 3, 2026. (3:30 pm arrival, 4:00 pm &#8211; 7:00 pm rehearsal.) <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u25cb <\/b><\/span><b>Snow Date <\/b>is <b>March 5, 2026. <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">\u27a2 <\/span>The concert will be on <b>March 7, 2026. <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u25cb 12:45 pm student arrival <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u25cb 1:00 pm &#8211; 3:00 pm dress rehearsal <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u25cb 3:30 pm &#8211; 4:30 pm concert <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u25cb <\/span>The <b>Snow Date <\/b>is <b>March 14, 2026. <\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-1b95e7aec926fa9bf41\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-intermediateorchestra\" href=\"#tab-1b95e7aec926fa9bf41\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon awb-education-notes\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-intermediateorchestra\" id=\"tab-1b95e7aec926fa9bf41\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>Rehearsal and Concert Dates <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">\u27a2 <\/span><b>All <\/b>rehearsals and performances will all take place at <b>White Plains High School <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">\u27a2 <\/span>Rehearsal 1 will be on <b>February 11, 2026<\/b>. <b>(3:30 pm arrival, 4:00 pm &#8211; 7:00 pm rehearsal.) <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u25cb <\/b><\/span><b>Snow Date <\/b>is <b>February 12, 2026. <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">\u27a2 <\/span>Rehearsal 2 will be on <b>March 3, 2026. (3:30 pm arrival, 4:00 pm &#8211; 7:00 pm rehearsal.) <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u25cb <\/b><\/span><b>Snow Date <\/b>is <b>March 5, 2026. <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">\u27a2 <\/span>The concert will be on <b>March 7, 2026. <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u25cb 12:45 pm student arrival <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u25cb 1:00 pm &#8211; 3:00 pm dress rehearsal <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u25cb 3:30 pm &#8211; 4:30 pm concert <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u25cb <\/span>The <b>Snow Date <\/b>is <b>March 14, 2026. <\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-0f965347cfc9fa2dfb0\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-meettheconductors\" href=\"#tab-0f965347cfc9fa2dfb0\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-handshake fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>MEET THE CONDUCTORS<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-meettheconductors\" id=\"tab-0f965347cfc9fa2dfb0\">\n<h2>Elementary Band &#8211; <b>Jessica Stein-Natale<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/jessica-stein-natale\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-8017\" src=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jessica-stein-natale-150x150.png\" data-orig-src=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jessica-stein-natale-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27150%27%20height%3D%27150%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20150%20150%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27150%27%20height%3D%27150%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jessica-stein-natale-66x66.png 66w, http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jessica-stein-natale-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Don Jessica Stein-Natale is a trumpet player and music educator from the Hudson Valley. She serves as the 4th\u201312th grade band director at Haldane Central School District, where she directs five student bands. In 2025 Jessica also became the instrumental music director for the Haldane Drama pit orchestra, leading professional and student musicians. Jessica is the Vice President of the Putnam County Music Educators Association and has held leadership positions as Band Chairperson for the Junior High All-County Festival and the Zone 10 NYSSMA Area All-State Festival.<\/p>\n<p>As a performer, Jessica is a member of Westchester Symphonic Winds (Tarrytown, NY) and has played in numerous musical theater productions with organizations such as Brewster Theater Company, Marist College, and Yorktown Stage. She has performed at prestigious music festivals, including the Aspen Music Festival, and has performed internationally with the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria.<\/p>\n<p>Jessica served as the apprentice conductor for Westchester Symphonic Winds during the 2022\u20132023 season and in 2024 she began her role as Assistant Conductor for WSW. Jessica has received additional conducting training through the Westchester Symphonic Winds-Music Educators of Bergen County Conducting Symposium, The Hartt School of Music Conducting Clinic (Glen Adsit), and Sleepy Hollow Conducting Clinic (Aaron Burgess &#8211; Ithaca College) . She holds a Master of Music from SUNY Purchase and a double Bachelor of Music in trumpet performance and music education from The Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University.<\/p>\n<h2>Intermediate Band &#8211; Dr. William J. Tonissen Jr.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/portfolio\/all-county\/bill-tonissen-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8020\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-8020\" src=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/bill-tonissen-150x150.png\" data-orig-src=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/bill-tonissen-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27150%27%20height%3D%27150%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20150%20150%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27150%27%20height%3D%27150%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/bill-tonissen-66x66.png 66w, http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/bill-tonissen-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Dr. William J. Tonissen Jr. serves as the Symphonic Band Director at White Plains High School in Westchester County, New York. His leadership has led the Bands to achieve consistent Gold Ratings at the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Majors Festival. He also holds the position of Music Director for the Manhattan Summer Winds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Tonissen\u2019s international credentials include guest conducting engagements in the United States, Prague, and Budapest. He has also been invited to conduct the prestigious Pacific Symphony Orchestra Youth Wind Ensemble. In academia, he serves on the faculty as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Education at Lehman College.<\/p>\n<p>Holding degrees in Music Education from the University of Michigan and Teachers College, Columbia University, where he also earned his doctorate, Dr. Tonissen&#8217;s research focuses on representation in music, student motivation in band ensembles, and innovative and immersive band methodologies and pedagogical practices. He has shared his insights at esteemed conferences such as the International Society for Music Education, The Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, The New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Conference, the California All-State Music Education Conference, the Michigan Music Conference, and the NAfME Eastern Division Conference. His scholarly contributions include publications in the NYSSMA School Music News.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Elementary Chorus &#8211; Kate Smith<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/portfolio\/all-county\/kate-smith\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8031\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-8031\" src=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Kate-Smith-150x150.png\" data-orig-src=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Kate-Smith-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27150%27%20height%3D%27150%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20150%20150%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27150%27%20height%3D%27150%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Kate-Smith-66x66.png 66w, http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Kate-Smith-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nKate Smith is a passionate and experienced music educator with more than 15 years of experience working with choirs. Since 2011, she has taught middle school chorus and general music and has led the theater program at H.C. Crittenden Middle School in Armonk, part of the Byram Hills School District. She also currently works with third through fifth grade singers in the Westchester Children&#8217;s Chorus.<\/p>\n<p>Kate earned a Master of Arts in Music Education from The Hartt School at the University of Hartford and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from The Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam. Her teaching is deeply influenced by Kod\u00e1ly methodology, folk dance, and the integration of movement into choral rehearsals and performances. Through this approach, she fosters creativity, cultural appreciation, and a strong sense of community and connection among her students.<\/p>\n<p>An active member of Westchester County\u2019s vibrant network of choral directors, Kate values collaboration and professional exchange, continually refining and strengthening her program. She is grateful for the support of her family and friends in all of her musical endeavors and is honored to make her All-County Chorus conducting debut alongside her own students here in Westchester.<\/p>\n<h2>Intermediate Chorus &#8211; Nick Sienkiewicz<\/h2>\n<p><!--<a href=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/portfolio\/all-county\/nick-sienkiewicz\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8025\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/nick-sienkiewicz-150x150.png\" data-orig-src=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/nick-sienkiewicz-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"lazyload alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-8025\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27150%27%20height%3D%27150%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20150%20150%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27150%27%20height%3D%27150%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/nick-sienkiewicz-66x66.png 66w, http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/nick-sienkiewicz-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/a><\/a>\n\n\n<h2>Intermediate Chorus\u00a0 - Nick Sienkiewicz<\/h2>\n\n\n<!--&#091;fusion_imageframe image_id=\"6505|thumbnail\" aspect_ratio=\"\" custom_aspect_ratio=\"100\" aspect_ratio_position=\"\" skip_lazy_load=\"\" lightbox=\"no\" gallery_id=\"\" lightbox_image=\"\" lightbox_image_id=\"\" alt=\"\" link=\"\" linktarget=\"_self\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" sticky_display=\"normal,sticky\" class=\"\" id=\"\" max_width=\"\" sticky_max_width=\"\" align_medium=\"none\" align_small=\"none\" align=\"left\" mask=\"\" custom_mask=\"\" mask_size=\"\" mask_custom_size=\"\" mask_position=\"\" mask_custom_position=\"\" mask_repeat=\"\" style_type=\"dropshadow\" blur=\"\" stylecolor=\"\" hue=\"\" saturation=\"\" lightness=\"\" alpha=\"\" hover_type=\"liftup\" magnify_full_img=\"\" magnify_duration=\"120\" scroll_height=\"100\" scroll_speed=\"1\" margin_top_medium=\"\" margin_right_medium=\"\" margin_bottom_medium=\"\" margin_left_medium=\"\" margin_top_small=\"\" margin_right_small=\"\" margin_bottom_small=\"\" margin_left_small=\"\" margin_top=\"\" margin_right=\"\" margin_bottom=\"\" margin_left=\"\" bordersize=\"3\" bordercolor=\"var(--awb-custom_color_3)\" borderradius=\"3px\" z_index=\"\" caption_style=\"off\" caption_align_medium=\"none\" caption_align_small=\"none\" caption_align=\"none\" caption_title=\"\" caption_text=\"\" caption_title_tag=\"2\" fusion_font_family_caption_title_font=\"\" fusion_font_variant_caption_title_font=\"\" caption_title_size=\"\" caption_title_line_height=\"\" caption_title_letter_spacing=\"\" caption_title_transform=\"\" caption_title_color=\"\" caption_background_color=\"\" fusion_font_family_caption_text_font=\"\" fusion_font_variant_caption_text_font=\"\" caption_text_size=\"\" caption_text_line_height=\"\" caption_text_letter_spacing=\"\" caption_text_transform=\"\" caption_text_color=\"\" caption_border_color=\"\" caption_overlay_color=\"\" caption_margin_top=\"\" caption_margin_right=\"\" caption_margin_bottom=\"\" caption_margin_left=\"\" animation_type=\"\" animation_direction=\"left\" animation_color=\"\" animation_speed=\"0.3\" animation_delay=\"0\" animation_offset=\"\" filter_hue=\"0\" filter_saturation=\"100\" filter_brightness=\"100\" filter_contrast=\"100\" filter_invert=\"0\" filter_sepia=\"0\" filter_opacity=\"100\" filter_blur=\"0\" filter_hue_hover=\"0\" filter_saturation_hover=\"100\" filter_brightness_hover=\"100\" filter_contrast_hover=\"100\" filter_invert_hover=\"0\" filter_sepia_hover=\"0\" filter_opacity_hover=\"100\" filter_blur_hover=\"0\"&#093;http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/holdenmresized-150x150.jpg&#091;\/fusion_imageframe&#093;--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/portfolio\/all-county\/nick-sienkiewicz\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8025\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-8025\" src=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/nick-sienkiewicz-150x150.png\" data-orig-src=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/nick-sienkiewicz-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27150%27%20height%3D%27150%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20150%20150%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27150%27%20height%3D%27150%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/nick-sienkiewicz-66x66.png 66w, http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/nick-sienkiewicz-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Nick Sienkiewicz is a multi-hyphenate musician based in NYC, working at the intersection of conducting, composing, music directing, and performing. He currently serves as Artistic Director of the Lehigh Valley Chorale, Director of the Youth Pride Chorus, and Conducting Fellow with the Queer Urban Orchestra. His ensembles have appeared at Carnegie Hall, GALA Festival, and Miller Symphony Hall, collaborating with artists such as Scott Hoying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Known for his dynamic and inspiring presence on the podium, Nick is a sought-after clinician and adjudicator, presenting at national and international conferences. His scholarship has been published in the Choral Journal and American Choral Review, and he currently serves as the Repertoire &#038; Resources Co-Chair for Research for NY-ACDA and Interest Session Chair for the ACDA Eastern Region Conference.<\/p>\n<p>As a music director, Nick is recognized for his expertise in ensemble vocals and keyboard programming. Regional credits include Pippin, Bonnie and Clyde, and Junie B. Jones, along with Off-Broadway credits including Still Standing and Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical. He\u2019s passionate about new work development, leading workshops for emerging musicals throughout NYC.<\/p>\n<p>Nick is also a versatile performer, appearing in readings, Off-Off Broadway, and cabarets at venues like 54 Below. He teaches musical theatre at the New York Film Academy, blending a strong foundation in music theory with a deep commitment to building inclusive, community-centered artistry. He believes anyone can achieve greatness with passion and purpose.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Elementary Orchestra &#8211; Samuel Gelfer<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/portfolio\/all-county\/sam-gelfer-headshot-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8023\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-8023\" src=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Sam-Gelfer-Headshot-150x150.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Sam-Gelfer-Headshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27150%27%20height%3D%27150%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20150%20150%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27150%27%20height%3D%27150%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Sam-Gelfer-Headshot-66x66.jpg 66w, http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Sam-Gelfer-Headshot-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Samuel Gelfer is a performer, educator, clinician, conductor, composer, and arranger from Brookhaven Hamlet on Long Island. He studied Music Education and Double Bass at SUNY Fredonia and received his Masters in Music from Stony Brook University. He teaches Orchestra in the Farmingdale school district and maintains a busy schedule of performing on Long Island and in New York City. With a background in traditional Celtic, Scandinavian, and American folk music, Sam brings these styles into the classroom through lessons on Fiddle tunes and improvisation. He has frequently appeared alongside his brother, bandmate, and fellow composer\/educator Matt Gelfer, in schools across the Island and as a presenter at the NYSSMA All State conference.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Intermediate Orchestra &#8211; <b>Jonathan Handman<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/portfolio\/all-county\/handman-photo-2016-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8024\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-8024\" src=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Handman-photo-2016-150x150.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Handman-photo-2016-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27150%27%20height%3D%27150%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20150%20150%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27150%27%20height%3D%27150%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Handman-photo-2016-66x66.jpg 66w, http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Handman-photo-2016-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Jonathan Handman is in his twenty-second year at Arlington High School, where he is the conductor of two symphony orchestras, Symphony and Philharmonia. Jonathan\u2019s orchestras have performed at the NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) Winter and Summer Conferences multiple times, including December of 2024. In addition, Arlington\u2019s Philharmonia Orchestra has been a two-time winner of the Public School Grand Champion Prize at ASTA and in 2021 performed at the Midwest Orchestra Clinic. His chamber ensembles from this program have performed at Lincoln Center, the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition and received 3rd place in the St. Paul String Quartet Competition. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jonathan is also co-founder and Artistic Director of the Stringendo Orchestra School. Under his direction, Vivace, Stringendo\u2019s most advanced ensemble has garnered numerous awards including being a three time Grand Champion Orchestra at the ASTA National Orchestra Festival. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prior to teaching in public school, one of Jonathan\u2019s treasured experiences was spending a six-month residence in La Paz, Bolivia as a cellist in the Arka-Ira String Quartet, The Bolivian National Symphony, and Professor of Cello at the National Conservatory. His studies include The Eastman School of Music, The Oberlin Conservatory, and SUNY Fredonia. In his spare time, Jonathan is an avid runner who just completed the Boston Marathon for the first time in April, 2025. He currently resides in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. with his wife Kim and two sons, Jack and T.J.. <\/span><\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-5f60b7d22361ffd835d\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-rehearsals\" href=\"#tab-5f60b7d22361ffd835d\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-music fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>REHEARSALS<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-rehearsals\" id=\"tab-5f60b7d22361ffd835d\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wednesday, February 11, rehearsal 4:00-7:00 PM (snow date Thursday, February 12) \u2013 White Plains HS<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuesday, March 3 rehearsal 4:00-7:00 PM (snow date Thursday, March 5) \u2013 White Plains HS<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturday, March 7 concert (snow date Saturday, March 14) \u2013 White Plains HS<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9:00-11:00 AM reh, 11:30-12:30 PM concert &#8211; choruses<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1:00-3:00 PM reh, 3:30-4:30 PM concert &#8211; orchestras<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5:00-7:00 PM reh, 7:30-8:30 PM concert &#8211; bands<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-17a40749be861fac74a\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-drivingdirections\" href=\"#tab-17a40749be861fac74a\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-car fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>DRIVING DIRECTIONS<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-drivingdirections\" id=\"tab-17a40749be861fac74a\"><!--\n\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Directions to the LEK Theatre\nat\nNew Rochelle High School<\/h2>\n\n\nThe Linda E. Kelly (aka LEK) is located in House 4 of New Rochelle High School.\nIts mailing address is 265 Clove Road in New Rochelle but it is <strong>ONLY<\/strong> for mailing. You will be on the complete\nopposite side of the very large high school if you follow directions to it.\n\nEnter in on your maps to go to Braemar Ave & North Ave. You will want to go into the parking lot that is located\nnext to and behind the tennis courts.\n\nThe One-way drive around the building is for drop-off only. The entrance is located on the side nearest the pond.\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignleft size-fusion-600 wp-image-6929\" src=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/map-new-ro-600x947.png\" data-orig-src=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/map-new-ro-600x947.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"947\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27600%27%20height%3D%27947%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20600%20947%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27600%27%20height%3D%27947%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/map-new-ro-190x300.png 190w, http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/map-new-ro-200x316.png 200w, http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/map-new-ro-400x631.png 400w, http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/map-new-ro-600x947.png 600w, http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/map-new-ro-649x1024.png 649w, http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/map-new-ro-768x1212.png 768w, http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/map-new-ro-800x1263.png 800w, http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/map-new-ro-973x1536.png 973w, http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/map-new-ro.png 1186w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>--><\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-5c2f2df643db712f15e\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-ticketinformation\" href=\"#tab-5c2f2df643db712f15e\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-ticket-alt fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>TICKET INFORMATION<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-ticketinformation\" id=\"tab-5c2f2df643db712f15e\"><!--\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Ticket information for the 2025 All-County Band, Choir, and Orchestra Concerts can be found by clicking the link below<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westchestercountyschoolmu.simpletix.com\/\">https:\/\/westchestercountyschoolmu.simpletix.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n--><\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-45b274d6935910fcade\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-busdropoff\" href=\"#tab-45b274d6935910fcade\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-bus-alt fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>BUS DROP OFF<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-busdropoff\" id=\"tab-45b274d6935910fcade\"><!--\n\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Directions to the LEK Theatre\nat\nNew Rochelle High School<\/h2>\n\n\nThe Linda E. Kelly (aka LEK) is located in House 4 of New Rochelle High School.\nIts mailing address is 265 Clove Road in New Rochelle but it is <strong>ONLY<\/strong> for mailing. You will be on the complete\nopposite side of the very large high school if you follow directions to it.\n\nEnter in on your maps to go to Braemar Ave & North Ave. You will want to go into the parking lot that is located\nnext to and behind the tennis courts.\n\nThe One-way drive around the building is for drop-off only. The entrance is located on the side nearest the pond.\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignleft size-fusion-600 wp-image-6929\" src=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/map-new-ro-600x947.png\" data-orig-src=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/map-new-ro-600x947.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"947\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27600%27%20height%3D%27947%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20600%20947%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27600%27%20height%3D%27947%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/map-new-ro-190x300.png 190w, http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/map-new-ro-200x316.png 200w, http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/map-new-ro-400x631.png 400w, http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/map-new-ro-600x947.png 600w, http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/map-new-ro-649x1024.png 649w, http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/map-new-ro-768x1212.png 768w, http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/map-new-ro-800x1263.png 800w, http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/map-new-ro-973x1536.png 973w, http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/map-new-ro.png 1186w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>--><\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-8a84fc70298927a10a4\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-video\/audioconcertpurchase\" href=\"#tab-8a84fc70298927a10a4\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-microphone fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>VIDEO\/AUDIO CONCERT PURCHASE<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-video\/audioconcertpurchase\" id=\"tab-8a84fc70298927a10a4\"><!--Purchase a video\/audio recording of the concert <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mciverrecording.com\/25WSTRSelection.html\">here<\/a>--><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our modern institution is interested in cultivating an environment where young students can come together and learn in a creative and flexible environment. 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