Herricks musicians recently performed at the 2024 NYSSMA Major Organization Festival. The event took place at Adelphi University, Hofstra University and Mineola High School from  May 17-30. All the performers were evaluated by certified adjudicators and received high ratings and praise by evaluators. 

Congratulations to the following groups who performed: 

• Denton Avenue Band – Gold with Distinction. 

• Center Street Band- Gold 

• Herricks MS Chamber Choir – Gold with Distinction. 

• Herricks MS Chamber Orchestra – Gold with Distinction. 

• Herricks MS 8th grade choir- Silver 

• Herricks HS Jazz Choir – Silver. 

• Herricks HS Concert Band – Gold. 

• Herricks HS Symphony Band– Silver 

• Herricks HS Wind Ensemble – Gold with Distinction. 

• Herricks HS 9th Grade Orchestra – Gold with Distinction. 

• Herricks HS Concert Orchestra – Gold with Distinction. 

• Herricks HS Chamber Orchestra – Gold with Distinction. 

• Herricks HS Chamber Choir – Gold with Distinction. 

• Herricks HS Mixed Choir – Gold with Distinction. 

• Herricks Treble Choir – Gold  

“I am very proud of all of the students and their teachers for their high achievement and extremely high level of professionalism,” Anissa Arnold, director of fine and performing arts, said.  

Congratulations to Herricks musicians who always strive for the gold!