GIS, CJH send 27 students to Elementary School All-County Music Festival


The Goshen Intermediate School and C.J. Hooker Middle School music departments had 27 students accepted into this year’s Elementary School All-County Music Festival held on April 24, 26 and 27 at Newburgh Free Academy.

In order to be chosen for this honor, each student prepared an audition piece and performed before a judge in January. It is a high accomplishment to be chosen for All-County and we are extremely proud of our students!

Elementary All-County Chorus

CJH Students

  • Juliet Briones
  • Ayo Folami (featured soloist)
  • Aubrey Gardner
  • Christina Maldonado
  • Hayley McGuire
  • Vanessa Quaye
  • Jackson Thurtle

GIS Students

  • Ivanna Aldana (featured soloist)
  • Olivia Banas
  • Madison Degan-Dorangricchia
  • Daniela Garcia
  • Elisa Gomez
  • Molly Hahn
  • Ava Mejias

Elementary All-County Orchestra

CJH Students

  • William Arteaga – Violin 2
  • Grace Krabbe – Violin 1
  • Jake Green – Violin 1
  • Henry Lucas – Violin 2

GIS Students

  • Ava Costescu – Violin 2
  • Marcello Cirigliano – Cello
  • Carter Cruz – Cello
  • Ava Lagakos – Violin 2
  • Abigail Thampi – Violin 2

Elementary All-County Band

CJH Students

  • Gabriel Byers – Flute
  • Michael McClinsey – Baritone Saxophone

GIS Students

  • Joshua Diaz – Trumpet
  • Brady McElroy – Trombone