Four Riverhead High School Students Selected to NYSSMA All-State and NYSCAME All-County Ensembles
Riverhead Students Display Musical Prowess and Prepare to Participate in Renowned Festivals
RIVERHEAD, NEW YORK (SEPTEMBER 2024)—Four Riverhead High School students have been selected to the most prestigious student musical ensembles in the county and state. Seniors Melissa Garcia, Christopher Gonzalez Guazhambo, and Cheyanne Metzger, along with junior Christian Seymour, achieved these positions based on their exceptional NYSSMA scores and recommendations from their music teachers.
“The Riverhead Central School District is proud to cultivate the musical talents and passions of our students,” said Riverhead Central School District Interim Superintendent Cheryl Pedisich. “We commend the dedication and skill that Melissa, Christopher, Cheyanne, and Christian have displayed. It is wonderful to see their musical achievements recognized as they participate in the most lauded ensembles in Suffolk County and New York State.”
Christian Seymour, an alto saxophone player, was chosen as a member of the NYSCAME All-County Band and as an alternate for the NYSSMA All-State Band. Melissa Garcia, a percussionist, and Christopher Gonzalez Guazhambo, a clarinetist, are members of the NYSCAME All-County Band. Cheyanne Metzger was selected as a Soprano 1 vocalist for the NYSCAME All-County Chorus.
The students are working diligently with the Riverhead High School band director, Joseph Randazzo, and Riverhead High School choral director Dena Tishim to prepare for the NYSCAME festival this fall. This year’s celebration will take place on November 15th.
For more information about the Riverhead Central School District, please visit the district’s website at www.riverhead.net. Happenings in the district can also be followed on Facebook at www.facebook.com/riverheadCSD. #BlueWavesPride.
From left, band director Joseph Randazzo, junior alto saxophonist Christian Seymour, senior clarinetist Christopher Gonzalez Guazhambo, senior percussionist Melissa Garcia, senior vocalist Cheyanne Metzger, and choral director Dena Tishim