Byram Hills High School junior Evan Reiss has earned prestigious All-State honors from the New York State School Music Association and was selected for the NYSSMA All-State Mixed Chorus performance in Rochester, New York, in December.
Evan, a member of the bass section, was selected from thousands of students who auditioned in the spring at music festivals throughout New York.
“I was thrilled to be selected for All-State Mixed Chorus,” Evan said. “The process working up to it was very rigorous and I had worked really hard, so it felt great to be recognized. I'm honored that I get to perform with other musicians from across the state!”
Byram Hills Director of Fine Arts Marc Beja applauded Evan’s selection.
“Congratulations to Evan on receiving a perfect 100 score on his NYSSMA solo and being selected to the All-State Mixed Chorus,” he said. “Not only is Evan a talented singer, but he has also performed as a cellist in the orchestra and as an actor in several Varley Players productions at Byram Hills High School.”
“Byram Hills musicians continue to excel and be recognized for their accomplishments throughout the county and state with guidance from our outstanding music faculty and incredible support from our District and the community,” Mr. Beja added.
The All-State performances will be held on Dec. 7-8 at NYSSMA’s winter conference.