Twenty-three Herricks High School orchestra students participated in the Long Island String Festival Association's (LISFA) Secondary Festival at Wisdom Lane Middle School in Levittown from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2. The talented young string players engaged in intensive rehearsals with guest conductors, practicing for four hours each day, which culminated in a final performance on Feb. 2.

Students are selected for this prestigious festival based on their NYSSMA Solo Evaluation scores from the previous year, as well as their commitment to the Herricks Music Ensemble. Director of Fine and Performing Arts Anissa Arnold praised the students, stating that they are strong representatives of Herricks' outstanding music program, and that the school could not be prouder of these incredibly talented individuals.

Congratulations to Ishaan Ahuja, Sydney Chaperon, Constantine Cheung, Evelyn Chou, Adam Chu, Amanda Cui, Tiffany Hsu, Ariel Huang, Grace Kang, Albert Kuo, Teagan Lau, Claire Lee, Aidan Li, Isabella Liao, Angelina Liu, Matthew Liu, Kyle Shih, Jeremy Shim, Andrew Simons, Joelle Tan, Nathan Tan, Ryan Yen, and Cory Yuen!