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Long Beach Students Selected to NYSSMA All-State

Long Beach High School students Luke Morita, Stephania Robinson and Nate White have been selected to perform at the 88th NYSSMA All-State Winter Conference. thumbnail261286

Long Beach High School students Luke Morita, Stephania Robinson and Nate White have been selected to perform at the 88th NYSSMA All-State Winter Conference being held in Rochester, New York on Dec. 6 – 8. Morita was selected as an alternate for Mixed Chorus-Bass II, Robinson was selected for Treble Chorus-Alto II and White was selected for Mixed Chorus-Tenor. II. This is Robinson’s second year being selected for All-State, last year she was a member of the Mixed Chorus.

The New York State Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State process is open to students in tenth and eleventh grades. to students in tenth and eleventh grades.

Long Beach High School music teachers fill out applications/recommendation forms for the students, and send it onto the All-State Committee, which is made up of representatives from the 15 regional zones across the state. Long Island has two zones, one for Nassau, and one for Suffolk. This year, eight performance groups will be directed by renowned guest conductors and perform in one of three concerts in the Eastman (Rochester) Theater and Innovations Theater during the annual NYSSMA Winter Conference in late November or early December each year. Rehearsals take place in Rochester from Thursday through the Sunday concert during the conference.

“We are so proud of our wonderfully talented Long Beach High School students who were selected to participate in All-State,” said Julia Lang-Shapiro, Long Beach Director of Media, Visual & Performing Arts.

 

Date Added: 9/30/2024

LBHS Students Explore Post High School Opportunities

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Long Beach High School students were recently invited to explore the first of two scheduled College, Career and Military Fairs this Fall to see what opportunities lie ahead after graduation. Students visited various booths in the school’s commons and explored colleges, branches of the military and other trade opportunities. Representatives were on-site to answer questions and share materials.

 

Date Added: 9/30/2024

LBHS Pep Band Participates in Let’s Walk, Let’s Talk Event

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The LBHS Pep Band participated in the Long Island Crisis Center’s 16th Annual Let’s Walk, Let’s Talk on Sunday September 22nd. This event raises awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. The Long Beach students are always proud to be a part of this important event!

Date Added: 9/24/2024