Honor Glen Cove Band Win

Senate Resolution No. 2036 BY: Senator GAUGHRAN CONGRATULATING the Glen Cove High School Wind Ensemble upon the occasion of winning superior rating, 1st place and best overall band at Music in the Parks, and the Gold Medal at the NYSSMA Major Ensemble Festival Competition Level 5 WHEREAS, Music competition provides an opportunity for students to exhibit their practical skills to an audience, thereby giving them a sense of pride in their hard work and efforts; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the dedication and commitment of our young people who distinguish themselves through excellence in musical competition; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate the Glen Cove High School Wind Ensemble upon the occasion of winning superior rating, 1st place and best overall band at Music in the Parks, and the Gold Medal at the NYSSMA Major Ensemble Festival Competition Level 5; and WHEREAS, The members of the Glen Cove High School Wind Ensemble include: Flute/Piccolo: Emily Budraitis, Leanna Farley, Sonia Flores, Caitriona Greene, Glory Mayreis, and Nicolle Rojo Bravo; Clarinet: Yanira Acosta Yanes, Christina Cavallone, Andrew Costella, Megan Fahey, Brianna Guillen, Jackelyn Mejia, Gregory Villafane, and Julie Yamond,; Bass Clarinet: Jennifer Heman; Alto Sax: Michael Corwin, Michele D'Ambrosio, Nicole Valensisi, Natalie Velasquez, Abigail Weiser, and Christopher Williams; Tenor Sax: Elijah James; Baritone Sax: Margaret Lynch, and William Merkel; Trumpet: Jaynise Espinal, Dara Levy, Aliyah Stone, and Miranda Weiser; French Horn: Jennifer LaRocca; Trombone: Steven Bailey, Ryan Basil, Kieran Calderon Pastran, Carlos Freeman, Szymon Frye, and Piero Salamanca; Baritone: Kevin Rodriguez; Tuba: Anthony Aguilar; Percussion: Alex Beckhard-Suozzi, Liam Dall, Octavio Echegaray, Jesse Mayreis, Frank Melfi, Melissa Patino, and Allan Salamanca; and Mallet Percussion: Sergio San Martin; and WHEREAS, Talent, dedication, and countless hours of practice have made the Wind Ensemble of Glen Cove High School the outstanding ensemble it is today; and WHEREAS, The members work hard at their music rehearsals, classroom assignments and practice sessions, fully aware that the amount of time and energy they are willing to expend directly affects the quality of their music; and WHEREAS, The Glen Cove High School Wind Ensemble members, along with their teacher, Ms. Brittney Frank Rifkind, as well as their parents, can be justifiably proud of their musical achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate the Glen Cove High School Wind Ensemble upon the occasion of winning superior rating, 1st place and best overall band at Music in the Parks, and the Gold Medal at the NYSSMA Major Ensemble Festival Competition Level 5; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Ms. Brittney Frank Rifkind and each member of the Glen Cove High School Wind Ensemble.