Mt. Sinai Students Attend SCMEA Day of Horn

Four Mt. Sinai Students, along with HS Band teacher, Mr. Moriarty, attended the SCMEA Day of Horn on Friday, January 12th.  The day was filled with small group instruction, rehearsal, and a culminating large ensemble comprised of over 80 French Horn players of all ages. Congratulations to Sofia Alfenito, Ryan Anzaldi, Nicholas Bronleben, and Samuel Dubey. 

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Unity Through Artistic Collaboration

Through the MLK Project, begun in 2021 by the East End Arts Association, Mt. Sinai students unleashed their creativity by creating 16 individual panels that came together to create a 48" x 48" mosaic portrait of Jane Bolin, the first black woman to graduate from Yale Law School and to join the New York City Bar Association.  Students did a deep dive into the life and impact of Ms. Bolin and then combined their art to demonstrate the power of unity through artistic collaboration. The piece is for sale through EEA, with proceeds going toward the EEA Art and Music Scholarship Fund.

LISFA Honors for Mt. Sinai Orchestra Students

18  students from Mt. Sinai Middle and High School were chosen to participate in the Long Island String Festival Association Honors Orchestras in January.  These students were chosen from hundreds nominated across Suffolk County.  Selection was based on their NYSSMA scores and teacher recommendation.  Congratulations to LISFA Intermediate Orchestra members: Elizabeth Califano, Ziqun Fan, Kathleen Han, Kennedy O'Mahoney-Batsilas, Ava Ciofrone, Blake Peterson, Jamie Sheng, Ella Wesnofske, Leah Caravello, Imogen Constantine, Akira Lo, Mahika Palukuri, Chelsie Zhao, Tabish Farrell, Owen Hart, Erika Lo, Stephanie Sheehan, and Carrie Wang.

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High School Musicians Spread Cheer to Holiday Travelers

Musicians from the High School Band, Orchestra, and Chorus brought some Holiday cheer to Long Island MacArthur Airport on Thursday, December 14, singing and playing seasonal favorites for business people, college students, and families traveling, as well as a small audience of friends and relatives. The atmosphere was so festive, that even Santa himself stopped by.

Student Artists Exhibit Work

AP Studio Art students looking to pursue the visual arts in college, Camryn Chamberlain, Jake Celauro and Sophia LaStella were selected to exhibit artwork at the 28th Annual Nita Elder Student Scholarship Exhibition in Bellport.  Congratulations to all 3 artists, especially Sophia, whose photograph, "Standing Tall," won her a scholarship AND was sold at the exhibit.

Face Painting Fun at Safe Halloween

The Mount Sinai HS Art Club helped the children of Mt. Sinai get into the spirit of the season at Safe Halloween by sharing their talents with some "Boo"tiful face painting.

NYSCAME Announces All-County Musicians

Ten Mt. Sinai students were selected to participate in the NYSCAME All-County Festival! (l. to r. Sara Michaleas, Aidan Passaro, Mackenzie Kling, Kiera Klug, Maxwell Mankuta, Owen Hart, Kyle Manzo, Orlando DiDesidero, Stephanie Sheehan, and Erika Lo)   The top music students in Suffolk County were chosen for these performing groups based on their NYSSMA auditions and teacher recommendations. They will be performing in the All-County Band, Chorus, and Orchestra on November 17th.

Mt. Sinai's Long Island Scholar Artist

Congratulations to H.S. Senior Leah Romero!  She has been selected as a Long Island Scholar Artist for the 2023-2024 school year in the category of Theater.  As one of twenty selected Scholar Artists from across Long Island, her photo and profile is published in the Monday, October 16^th edition of Newsday. Bravo, Leah!

All-State Honors

Congratulations to Mackenzie Kling & Aidan Passaro!  They will be representing Mt. Sinai in the 2023 All-State Mixed Chorus in Rochester, NY this December.