The district congratulates senior Nolan Farrelly and junior Shayan Dhar on being selected to perform with the All-Eastern Honors Ensembles at the 2025 National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Eastern Division Conference.

Nolan, a tuba player, was selected to perform in the symphonic band at the conference. Shayan was selected as a saxophone alternate for their jazz ensemble.

All-Eastern Honors Ensembles are comprised of the top high school musicians from throughout the northeastern region of the United States who are selected following a rigorous audition process. At the conference, the students spend three days collaborating and rehearsing with renowned conductors and music educators before their grand finale performance.

"I am so proud of Nolan and Shayan for their outstanding achievement in music and for representing the Mineola Music Department and the district in this prestigious national conference," said Band Director Marc Ratner.

The NAfME Eastern Division Conference will be held from April 24 through 27 in Hartford, CT.

Date Added: 2/10/2025