NYSSMA's Zone 3 Sr. High Area All State Festival was held at Ithaca College on January 31 and February 1, 2025.
Three South Seneca High School students, previously selected, worked with guest conductors, husband and wife team, David and Doreen Fryling. The two conductors conducted two pieces each with the Treble Chorus and Mixed Chorus. David Fryling is the current president of ACDA, the American Choral Director's Association, and is director of Choral Activities at Hofstra University. His wife, Doreen is past president of ACDA and is a the current Choral Music Director at South Side High School in Rockville Centre, NY.
Students' participation is based off of NYSSMA Solo Festival scores from the previous school year. Congratulations to our participating students, Kayleigh Banfield (Grade 10, Alto I / Treble Chorus), Jacob Borst (Grade 12, Bass I / Mixed Chorus), and Sylvia Brock (Grade 12, Soprano I / Mixed Chorus). It is a great honor to be selected and attend this event!