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— Profiles of SAT and Achievement Test Takers, The College Board

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Seventeen SHS students selected for NYSSMA Area All-State Music Festival

Seventeen Shaker High School students have been selected to perform with the NYSSMA Area All-State Music Festival on Friday-Saturday, November 20-21, 2009. The New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) advocates for and improves music education across New York State by promoting appropriate activities and programs for students in school music programs. » MORE
 

SHS students chosen for All-state Music

Four SHS students were chosen by the New York State School Music Association to perform in the All-State Festival this December in Rochester. Tina Quoi, grade 12, will sing soprano in Mixed Chorus. Kaylee Steck, grade 12, will also sing soprano in the Mixed Chorus. Tony Sun, grade 12, will play alto saxophone in the Symphonic Band. Dakota Wayne, grade 11, will play on the double bass in the Symphony Orchestra. Greg Koski, grade 12, was chosen as an alternate for cello in the Symphony Orchestra.

Thousands of students auditioned for this honor last spring at Solo and Ensemble Festivals throughout the state. This is quite an honor for Shaker High School to have so many students accepted. The All-State ensembles will perform on Sunday, December 6th in Rochester NY