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1999 - 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!!!!!!!!!

Kelly Gallagher
22 Baylor Drive
Farmingville, ny 11738
Home Phone: 516-633-9758
Work Phone: 860-768-7172

What I'm doing now: I'm currently teaching voice and piano while finishing up my senior year here at Hartt

Heather Kniotek Email:  ClassicHAK@hotmail.com

What I'm doing now: I am currently a first year Masters of Music Student at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Voice/Opera..

Ashley Bovenzi
477 Crosby Lane
Rochester, NY 14612
Home Phone: (585)227-6525
Work Phone: (716)645-4325
Email abovenzi@buffalo.edu

What I'm doing now: I'm in my second year of college at good old UB...officially am changing my major to Vocal performance, and plan on singing in the 2004 Carnegie Hall performance of Verdi's Requiem

Comments: The summer or '99 really changed my life, I didn't realize how much I valued it until I got college. The people I met and the experience I gathered will always be a part of my life.

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"

Daniel Petrotta Email: dpetrotta@netzero.net
What I'm doing now: I'm at Ithaca College right now, it's my first year. I'm a Musical Theatre major.

Comments: I met some very wonderful people, who I hope I'll always stay in touch with. I believe that no matter how long it's been NYSSSA people can always pick up where they left off. I love you guys!

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 Hartt 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.

Eric Kruss
B 1-77 FA
Ft. Sill, ok 73503
Home Phone: (580)284-4380
Email: thesaint_@hotmail.com

What I'm doing now: I'm a specialist in the ARMY. I've been to Kuwait, Afghanistan, Italy and Spain. I'm currently in charge of surface to surface rocket/missile artillery equipment used in combat and war time situations. So yeah, been there...destroyed that.

Natalie Amisano 
1053 Hibbard Road
Horseheads, NY 14845
Home Phone: 607-562-8856
Work Phone: 570-667-3463
Email: wteoakfrm@aol.com
What I'm doing now: going to school at Mansfield University, Mansfield PA for music therapy

Comments: I met many friends and worked with a great choral director. I learned how much young talent is out there. I will never forget the experience I had.

Laura Puzio Email: lp001kAmail.roechester.edu
What I'm doing now: Student at the Eastman School Of Music-vocal performance program

Comments: made me realize that I wanted music as a career/ life and that it was possible to do successfully

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) :)

Jason Carrington 
190-05 118 Avenue
St. Albans, NY 11412-3340
Home Phone: (718)527-6544
Email: Vemp73@hotmail.com

What I'm doing now: Right now I'm receiving vocal training from Arthur Thompson while going to Queensborough Community College.

Comments: I remember while I was there, my grandmother passed. The entire staff, student and teacher made it known, individually, that they gave their condolences. To all who helped me at NYSSSA...Thank you.

Daniel Schlageter
14 Ashford Drive
Lake Grove, NY 11755
Home Phone: 631-588-0951
Email: blizunts4all@aol.com

What I'm doing now: Attending SUNY Albany, involved with 2 choral groups on campus, assisting the Director of LGBTC department and waiting to be the Director in May. This means I plan next years annual All Eastern LGBT.

Comments: Only one thing discouraged me to continue with my practice of music. It was the fact that the professors and students had and were "favorites." I thought it was VERY unprofessional.

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.

Ivy Roberts Email: ivesglitch@yahoo.com

What I'm doing now: right now I'm at my dad's house. it's late at night. I'm in pajamas and I'm doing my laundry. in a less literal context, I'm attending Marlboro College. I have transferred from Emerson this year.

Evan Alexander 
421 N Woodland Blvd
DeLand, FL 32720
Home Phone: 386-740-6455
Work Phone: 585-750-1330
Email: ealexand@stetson.edu

What I'm doing now: I'm a finance major at Stetson University, I'm still singing though, I'm in all the select vocal ensembles and I'm lovin' it

Karen "Kitty" Costa 
 52 Sparton Lane
Commack, NY 11725
Home Phone: 617 352-9285
Email: Cheshrkity@aol.com

What I'm doing now: I'm in college!

Karen Waterman  Email:psychobabbel@hotmail.com
What I'm doing now: I'm beginning my freshman year at JCC in 3 weeks, then getting my Bachelor's in Forensic Chemistry from SUNY Buffalo, and all the while I'm going to be a member of the Chautauqua Chamber Singers, a semi-professional group, audition required.

Comments: note: My chamber director, Ron Martin, claims my sight-singing abilities are the best he has seen - ever!

Jennifer Rose  Home Phone: (716)713-5486
Email: Euphonicrose618@aol.com

What I'm doing now: going to school and working

Chanda Brown (Brown-Bryant) Email: ChandaBear@aol.com
What I'm doing now: I am studying at Brown University and a fellow of the Institute for International Public Policy.

jennifer miller 
338 richmond ave
buffalo, ny  14222-1422

Email:  dakotahmoon@yahoo.com

What I'm doing now:  attending buffalo state college studying sociology anthropology and religious studies}

Comments: missing the music

Ashley Becker Email:   ashleylbecker@gmail.com

What I'm doing now:   In October I won the Charles Lynam Vocal Competition in the Young Artist Division. In November I am making my debut in Toronto with Opera In Concert. In January I was third place winner in the New England MET Opera
National Council Auditions.

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.

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.
Kate Bowerman
240 Mercer St. Apt. 627
New York, NY 10012
Home Phone:  (631)871-4173
Email: katamana@gmail.com
 
What I'm doing now: Teaching instrumental music in Harlem and trying to find more performing opportunities as a flutist
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