Port Chester High School senior trumpet player Camilo Mamani was recently selected for the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Wind Ensemble. A testament to his dedication and skill, the achievement comes as the result of a rigorous selection process against top student musicians across the state.

Required to choose from repertoire lists in the current NYSSMA manual, Camilo spent countless hours preparing for this past spring’s NYSSMA Level VI solo performance. Out of approximately 6,500 students from New York evaluated for All-State, Camilo ranked among the top scorers receiving 100 on his audition.

For the final step of the process, an All-State Selection Committee created a master proficiency list of the top scorers based on factors including recommendations, previous NYSSMA solo ratings, grade in school, zone representation, participation in the previous year’s All-State, and participation in other performing organizations. Camilo, demonstrating the most advanced skills, made the master list.

“This is a high honor, and we are so excited,” said Band Director Isaac Schneider.

In December, Camilo will travel with Schneider to the All-State Conference at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester. He will join a distinguished group of young musicians and have the chance to perform under the guidance of renowned conductors.

Please join us in congratulating Camilo, as well as the Port Chester Music Department, on this outstanding accomplishment.

Date Added: 10/7/2024