Student-Musicians Selected for Prestigious Festivals

West Islip High School student-musicians James Aspetti (percussion, wind ensemble), Natalie Aspetti (string bass, string orchestra), Colin German (French horn, symphonic band) and Zachary McGrath (tuba, alternate) were selected to the highly competitive 2026 New York State School Music Association All-State Festival.  

Thousands of students auditioned for this honor last spring throughout the state, and these amazing students were selected to represent West Islip. The performances will take place in Rochester at the Eastman School of Music.

In addition, 14 junior and senior student-musicians were selected for the New York State Council Administrators Music Education All-County Festival on Nov. 13 at Half Hollow Hills High School East: