Congratulations to our Student Musicians!

Congratulations to all of our performing groups who recently participated in New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Majors at Kingston High School!

Each year, NYSSMA Majors brings together talented student musicians to perform, receive feedback, and be rated on their musical skills, including tone, intonation, balance, technique, and more. Groups can choose their challenge level, from 1 (easiest) to 6 (hardest), with ratings of Bronze, Silver, Gold, and the highest honor—Gold with Distinction!

Here’s how our incredible groups performed this year:

• MCM Chorus – Level 2 Gold
• JWB Chorus – Level 2 Gold
• KHS Mixed Chorus – Level 5 Gold
• KHS Choir – Level 6 Gold with Distinction
• JWB Chamber Orchestra (7/8) – Level 3 Bronze
• JWB Concert Band – Level 3 Gold
• MCM Symphonic Band (7/8) – Level 2 Silver
• JWB Grade 6 Band – Level 1 Gold
• MCM Grade 6 Band – Level 1 Gold
• KHS Orchestra – Level 4 Silver
• KHS Symphonic Band – Level 4 Gold
• KHS Chamber Orchestra – Level 5 Silver
• KHS Concert Band – Level 5 Gold with Distinction
• KHS Jazz Ensemble – Level 6 Gold
• KHS Wind Ensemble – Level 6 Gold with Distinction

Congratulations to all our talented performers and their directors for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding achievements!