More than 30 musicians from the Wantagh School District were recognized at the Jan. 23 board of education meeting for their participation in the All-County music festival. Hosted by the Nassau Music Educators Association, the festival featured rehearsals and concerts in mid-January.

Wantagh had 33 students from grades 5-12 selected for band, chorus and orchestra ensembles. They were chosen based on their NYSSMA solo festival scores and teacher recommendations.

“This is a product of your hard work and we’re very proud of you,” Kelly Jones, director of fine and performing arts, told students before presenting them with certificates.

This year’s All-County musicians are:

Wantagh High School: Matthew Como, Michael Muscarnera, Brendan O’Callaghan and Madison Rodriguez (band); Sabrina Albano, Nicholas Allen, Ryan Mundy and Logan Schroh (chorus); and Christopher Coseglia, Adrian Rafael De Chavez, Anya Dennis and Jack Goodwin (orchestra).

Wantagh Middle School: Audrey Annese, John Herman, Leah John and Caitlyn Pinto (band); Rosalie Della Croce, Joseph Leone, Emily McHale, Giada Petrillo and Kate Stivali (chorus); and Jack Miller and Grace Pak (orchestra). 

Forest Lake Elementary School: Julianna Simon (band); Cayden Calabro (chorus); and Xander Abel (orchestra).

Mandalay Elementary School: Marykate Corry (band); Stella Eiermann (chorus); and Gavin O’Leary (orchestra).

Wantagh Elementary School: Arjun Banerjee (band); Charlotte Duffy and Viviana Frisch (chorus); and Allison Amador (orchestra).