Fourteen Upper School Musicians were selected and participated in the Westchester County School Music Association (WCSMA) All-State ensembles at SUNY Purchase on October 30. These students performed solos in the Spring of 2025 and scored at the highest level in the county.

Four RCDS musicians were selected to participate in the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Ensembles in Rochester this December. 

NYSSMA All-State ensembles connect the most accomplished high school musicians from across New York State to play together and work with renowned guest conductors. Students are selected based on their outstanding scores at the NYSSMA Solo Festival in the spring, which consists of playing scales, performing a solo piece, and sight-reading. Only students who receive 99% or 100% on the audition are considered for All-State. 

Westchester Area All-State Ensemble
Bianca Arencibia ’28, Soprano, Mixed Chorus
Eda Buyuk ’27, Alto, Mixed Chorus
Aarush Dey ’27, Baritone, Mixed Chorus
Elaine Fong ’27, Harp, String Orchestra
Sadie Kolodner ’28, Viola, String Orchestra
Xindi Liu ’26, Clarinet, Band
Emma Maini ’27, Violin, String Orchestra
Juliette Moore ’27, Soprano, Mixed Chorus
Nicholas Neubardt ’28, Bass clarinet, Band
Chaim Sciamma ’27, Baritone, Mixed Chorus
Vreeland Tuncer ’26, Alto, Mixed Chorus
Peter Valenton ’27, Tenor, Mixed Chorus
Thomas Yan ’28, Violin, Symphony Orchestra
Leon Zhou ’26, Viola, String Orchestra

All-State Ensemble
Xindi Liu ’26, Clarinet, Band
Vreeland Tuncer ’26, Alto, Mixed Chorus
Peter Valenton ’27, Tenor, Mixed Chorus
Leon Zhou ’26, Viola, String Orchestra