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1998 - Choral Studies

Mikael Hamilton
Rochester, NY  14626-2030
Home Phone:    (405)523-4739

What I'm doing now: I am in my second semester of my sophomore and I owe a good majority of everything I am doing now to the NYSSSA program, the counselors for those years and especially to Dr. Burnett. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!

Laura Monin 
189 Mill St.
Williamsville, NY 14221
Home Phone: (716)316-2620
Email:  monin60@aol.com

What I'm doing now: I am currently attending a community college, but plan on returning to SUNY Fredonia in the Fall of 2002.

Comments: To everyone who touched my life during those summers "Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand"

Joseph Jankowski 
437 Sayville Blvd
Sayville, NY 11782-2015
Email:  JJStud2000@yahoo.com

What I'm doing now: I am currently attenind Suffolk County Community College working on an Associates Degree and hoping to attend the College of New Jersey this Fall 02' majoring in Political Science

Comments: The Summer School of the Arts taught me so many thing about life not just music. There were so many first experiences that I would never forget and the time spent there

Caren Levine
222 Seaman Avenue #E-6
New York, NY 10034
Home Phone: (212)569-1191
Work Phone: (212)569-1191
Email: manhattanchickie@aol.com

What I'm doing now: I was Assistant Professor of Piano at California State University, Chico for 3 years. I am now a vocal coach/conductor in major opera houses in NYC while keeping a busy performing schedule.

Lisa Gwasda
168 Asbury Avenue
Carle Place, NY 11514
Home Phone: (212)443-7240
Work Phone: (516)997-2566
Email: Groovyalto@hotmail.com

What I'm doing now: Besides being a full-time student at NYU, I am appearing in a musical review called "Wall to Wall Richard Rodgers," that performs March 23, in Manhattan, as part of Richard Rodgers Centenial Celebration.

Comments: I wish everyone had the experience we did, meeting new people who LOVE what you love, and working intensely with such amazing professors (Mr. Ihaz, who still remains a HUGE influence on my career!) and counselors. I will never forget it!!

Liz Alsina
25-48 47th street
Astoria, NY 11103
Home Phone: 718.626.1604
Email: Monetlys@aol.com
What I'm doing now: I am a student at the Manhattan School of Music

Comments: I absolutely loved the program and it greatly influenced my decision to go to a music conservatory.

Kristen Davide
109 Pellamwood Court
Grand Island, NY 14072
Home Phone: (716)774-8147
Work Phone: (716)298-3100
Email: bigmomma99003@hotmail.com
What I'm doing now: I'm currently a photography major at SUNY Fredonia where I am a Teacher Assistant to photography I students.

Comments: NYSSSA was one of the best moments of my life. I will never forget my experience there and all the incredibly talented musicians I met. I  miss you all!

Kristen Fazio
594 Ocean Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
Home Phone: (516)795-4821
Email: clubchick143@aol.com

What I'm doing now: I am currently a Music Ed major at Queens College, Hopefully to someday teach Music in an elementary school on Long Island 

Comments: It let me know how much I really love music, especially since I didn't have a voice throughout the entire program, Good news everyone I AM NO LONGER ON VOCAL REST!!! MY VOICE RETURNED A WEEK AFTER THE PROGRAM ENDED, figures right!!

Nancy Yang
245 Dwight Street
Oceanside, NY 11572
Home Phone: (860)951-7773
Work Phone: (860)830-7714
Email: Singingsmile@hotmail.com

What I'm doing now: Studying Voice at the Hart School - University of Hartford.

Comments: It was an incredible experience not only on a musical level, but also on a social level. It greatly helped my adjustment in college as a music major.

Nicholas Lambert 
PO Box 2294
Newburgh, NY 12550
Home Phone: 845-401-1688
Email: nlstudent21@aol.com
What I'm doing now: I am currently a junior at Campbell University in North Carolina pursuing a double major in music education and performance

Comments: This program prepared me for music in college and gave me the proper knowledge and skills to accept the task of a music degree

Eric Anthony Rizzo 
57 The Village Green
Williamsville, NY 14221-4518
Email: EARizz@aol.com

What I'm doing now: I am taking non-matriculated career, teaching music and I plan to transfer to SUNY Fredonia in the music education program

Argenis Ferreira 
25-31 Gillmore street
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
Home Phone: (718)457-8994
Email: Henny101@hotmail.com
What I'm doing now: Well, I've been working since High School, but I still plan to go to college soon. I sing with a choir, and I've been working on composing music which I plan to major in.

Comments: NYSSSA would have to be the best experience that I've encountered. It was great to make music with such wonderful musicians. As important as music was for me, so were all the great people I've met along the way... (sniff, sniff) :)

Amanda Mc Cormick 
4620 Meadow Circle
Avon, NY 14414
Home Phone: (716)645-9034
Email: manz_mc@yahoo.com

What I'm doing now: Right now I am double majoring in Poitical Science and Media Studies at UB.

Jessica Stadt
Rochester, NY
Email: jstadt@esm.rochester.edu
What I'm doing now: I am working at the Eastman School of Music in Development, hopefully taking classes again next year, but continuing my career as a Development Coordinator!

Comments: Oh wow. I still think about the people who immensely touched my life! Every single person I met greatly influenced me, and the program itself really helped me to shape my future.

Jennifer Rose  Home Phone: (716)713-5486
Email: Euphonicrose618@aol.com
What I'm doing now: going to school and working
Benjamin Kintisch
208 Hilltop Dr.
Nyack, NY 10960
Home Phone: 845-353-0885
Email: Benjamin_Kintisch@brown.edu

LUIS VAZQUEZ
316 MATTHEW DR
CLINTON, NY 13323
Email: VAZQUEZL03@AOL.COM
 
What I'm doing now: I TRYING TO RUN MY RECORD LABEL AND STILL GO TO SCHOOL WHILE WAITING FOR THE ARRIVAL FOR MY OWN CHILD. I'M ALSO LOOKING INTO A CLOTHING LINE.

Comments: I LOVE EVERYONE THERE AND HOPE TO HEAR FROM ALL MY FRIENDS. I ALSO SORRY FOR THE EARLY DISSMISAL. I GIVE ALL MY LOVE AND THANKS TO DR. BURNETT FOR NOT GIVING UP ON ME.
Erika Elmore Home Phone: 607-434-9447
Email: stargazer347@yahoo.com
What I'm doing now: I was a music major at Hartwick College, but I'm taking some time off from school to take care of my baby (born 1/2/03). I'm planning on moving back home to Long Island soon, and transferring to a
school down there to be an accounting major.

Comments: I miss you guys, twas the best summer of my life. I wish I hadn't lost touch with everyone.
Tony Ravinsky Email: MrRavins@aol.com
What I'm doing now: Teaching High School chorus
Connie Laettner Email: tinker012181@yahoo.com
What I'm doing now: I also do musical theatre and teach dance aside from my full time job.
David Camacho Email: countpsyc@yahoo.com
What I'm doing now: I am working on small theater projects at night while working by day.

Comments: I had a wonderful time at NYSSSA. I got to know a lot about myself while getting to know a lot of wonderful people.
Melissa Grober Home Phone:    (516)972-5381
Email:  melissa_grober@yahoo.com

What I'm doing now:  I work for New York Cares as an Adult Education Program          Manager and I'm attending the Wagner School of Public Service of NYU to obtain a Master's in Public Administration.

Comments: It was a wonderful opportunity to immerse myself in music. I wish I had gone another year!

Pam Unger
55 Simmons Lane
Staten Island, NY  10314

Email:    Sopranopammy@aol.com

What I'm doing now:  I am pursuing a master's degree in vocal performance at Westminster Choir College.

Comments: I loved NYSSSA!!

Derek Sturdevant
19 Salina St
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Baldwinsville, NY  13027

Email: orbiting_spirit@yahoo.com

 

What I'm doing now:  After a tour in the Army, as a paratrooper, I returned to Syracuse  NY where I am now employed as a security officer...I still sing often,I am a Karaoke junkie.

Comments:  NYSSSA was by far one of the greatest experiences of my life.  I not only learned about music, I learned about me, and I met some great people...some I still talk to to this day.  I love you all, and miss you.

Benjamin Rauch Email:   ShirRuach@yahoo.com

What I'm doing now:     I sing with Chanticleer.

Comments:  NYSSSA gave me the opportunity to spend a summer completely immersed in Choral music. This is a fantastic pre-college experience! It really helped me prepare for life as a student at a Music Conservatory.

Levi Halberstadt Email:   levi@strap-on.org

What I'm doing now:   hi, now I'm Levi!I work for the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom.  My field is community sexual health and education. I'm living in DC with my partner Dex. An accident made me lose my singing voice (but i'm building up to be a baritone now!).

Comments:  First time in my life I felt comfortable around a group of people, met  soulmates who will be with me forever, learned so much... I'm  encouraging my brother to audition now! And Benjamin and I are still inseparable from across the miles.

Jennifer Miller
338 Richmond Ave

Buffalo, NY  14222-1422

Email:   dakotahmoon@yahoo.com

What I'm doing now:     attending buffalo state college after taking a 2 year break from new school university.  studying sociology, anthropology and religious studies

Comments:    missing the music

AmyElizabeth Bravo
2550 Olinville Ave. Apt 18C
Bronx, NY 10467
Email: aeb43@cornell.edu
What I'm doing now: Living in NYC, auditioning and designing for shows
Comments: They were the best 3 summers of my life.
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