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1999 - Orchestral Studies

Bob Mulfinger
13 Eastern Parkway
Auburn, NY 13021

Home Phone: 585-424-8844
Email: grm0961@rit.edu

What I'm doing now: Finishing up graduate work at RIT for Material Science and  Engineering

Phil Rowan 
Suny Purchase. BOX 2177, 735 Anderson Hill Rd.
Purchase, NY 10577
Home Phone: (914)941-8610
Work Phone: (914)251-7830
Emaila: kthebw@reject.net

What I'm doing now: Second year at SUNY at Purchase college. Studying to become a working jazz musician.

Comments: The schools had a positive influence on my playing and the way I look at music in general.

Stephanie Stare 
45 Park View Drive
Pittsford, NY 14534
Home Phone: (585)381-4119
Email:  lifesavr1@aol.com

What I'm doing now: Colgate University - class of 2006

Jamie Lee Palaganas Email: Bfnstph1@aol.com

What I'm doing now: Attending Johns Hopkins University and the Peabody Conservatory

Sam Cook
Box #2432 U. of Hartford 200 Bloomfield Ave
W. Hartford, CT 06117
Email: scook@mail.hartford.edu

What I'm doing now: Attending the Hartt School of Music.

Julia Garfinkel

What I'm doing now: Student at Boston University College of Fine Arts School of Music

Josef Lorenz
33 Canton Street
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Home Phone: (315)635-5182
Email: joebass123@aol.com

What I'm doing now: Currently going to school at Ithaca College and finishing up my degree in music performance on the Double Bass.

James Ahern, III
4869 Pembroke Drive
Manlius, NY 13104
Home Phone: (315)682-5998
Email: jjahern3@yahoo.com
What I'm doing now: At Ithaca College, contemplating many things in addition to my coursework. Playing in the Symphonic Band (as of this time.)

Comments: Great fun, all around. The quality of the music spoils you, at least it did me. My only hope is that one day I will be able to join an orchestra with an equal balance of professionalism and enthusiasm.

Jason Smucny
8320 Glen Eagle Drive
Manlius, Ny 13104
Home Phone: (315)682-4952
Email: jsmucny@amherst.edu

What I'm doing now: full-time college student at Amherst College

Marisa Bushman
58 Noble Ave.
Yonkers, NY 10708
Home Phone: (914) 423 497
Email: asiram519@msn.com

What I'm doing now: I am currently a freshman at the University of California, Los Angeles and am a music performance major under the instruction of Professor Ralph Fielding.

Kristen Constantino
1100 Delacroix cir.
Nokomis, fl 34275
Home Phone: (941)483-4296
Work Phone: (941)350-3646
Email: opus39no1@aol.com
What I'm doing now: playing bassoon in many different ensembles, as well as jam bands like CHARAS!!!

Comments: the people I met here will stay with me in my heart forever

Ryan McCaslin
200 locust Ave.
Babylon, NY 11702
Home Phone: 631-661-2714
Email: jazzmcazz1@aol
What I'm doing now: completing sophomore year as performance trumpet

Comments: the best musical growth experience I have had prior 1999 to college.

Samuel Newsome Email: Sammytbone@hotmail.com
What I'm doing now: I am studying trombone as a performance major in college.

Comments: I cannot emphasize enough the impact that having Mr. Stanger and Mr. Kuchay conduct me has had upon my desire to be a professional musician. At NYSSSA, I made the first real music of my life.

Charlotte George
4182 oakwood dr
williamsville, ny 14221
Home Phone: (716)631-0467
Email: cgeorge@nd.edu
What I'm doing now: college student @ Notre Dame - engineering

Comments: Even though i did not continue study in the arts NYSSSA was a wonderful experiance that taught me a lot and i will always remember.

Spencer Lutchen Home Phone: 915-835-0775

What I'm doing now: attending Williams College

Jessica Weber 
6200 Wayne Ave. Apt. B106
Philadelphia, PA  19144
Home Phone: (845)527-9661
Email:
weberj@gmail.com

What I'm doing now: I am a graduate student at Temple University, studying Violin Performance.

Comments: I met my current violin teacher, William dePasquale, at SOS. I loved the program so much that I am currently the Head Counselor of the Orchestral Studies program.

Livingston Sheats 
3 Laurel Court
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-6013
Home Phone: (518)561-5877
Email: punkjunky2@aol.com
What I'm doing now: going to UNC-Chapel Hill in the Fall

Comments: Some of my very best memories come from my years at SOS. I'll never forget them and I'll treasure them forever. The concerts were unbelievable, the people incredible, and the setting perfect.

Christina Butler
1AA PO Box 200 TU Dorm
Interlochen, MI 49643
Home Phone: 315-698-9714
Email: galaxygmrl3@hotmail.com

What I'm doing now: I will attend Boston University in the fall.

Comments: The friends I made I still keep in touch with. It is a wonderful program.

Jennifer O'Donnell Email: Green1Star@aol.com

What I'm doing now: I'm entering my fourth year at Ithaca College where I am a Music Ed/Performance, and Television-Radio major (you all remember me running around with a video camera!) I'm in the symphony orchestra, a quartet, and work on TV programs.

Comments: SOS still ranks as one of the best experiences of my life. It was a perfect program to immerse a young musician in music and her love of music for a summer. Drop me a line, anyone! What's happened to the rest of the Michael Ludwig Fan Club?

Brittany Uschold
110 Judson Street
Webster, Ny 14580
Home Phone: (585)265-1334
Email: buschold@umich.edu
What I'm doing now: college!
Leanne Preddice
2961 Barrington Drive, SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, NY 13676
Home Phone: 6315856438
Email: Lebup21@aol.com
What I'm doing now: I am at the Crane School of Music pursuing a Music Education degree with a performance certificate.

Comments: The people I spent these summers with will always be in my heart. My experiences have left a profound effect on my love for music and my desire to enrich other people's lives with it.

Jaime Collazo
41 Brookrun Drive
Medford, NY 11763
Email: ny1286@aol.com
What I'm doing now: working full time, school in the evenings, but I still play instruments and sing whenver I can!

Comments: The time I spent at saratoga are the best of my life. Im still great friends with the people I met.I still hear the 1812 overture and pines of rome in my head! Maestro Stanger is the BEST conductor I've worked with, thanks for the years I had there.

Grace Song Email:  gsoOong@gmail.com

What I'm doing now:  Attending USC and pursuing a B.S. in Music Industry

Additional Comments:
 Saratoga were one of my best summers back in high
school. The people you meet will be permanently engraved in your memory.  It really helped me to craft &  focus on my strengths and weaknesses as a musician.  Maestro Stranger is the best :D

Ryan Frost Home Phone:    607-692-3335
What I'm doing now: Playing In The Marine Corps band Okinawa,Japan

Roberto Roman
III Marine Expeditionary Force Band
Fpo, AP  96606

Email:   NYDEVIL19@yahoo.com
What I'm doing now:  Playing In United States Marine Corps Band In Okinawa,Japan
Terri Tsai Home Phone:    (516)967-2928
What I'm doing now:  student at NYU
Jacquelyn Hecht
6 Ardsley Circle
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Email: Cornucopia982@optonline.net
What I'm doing now: I am a 5th, 6th, and 7th grade band instructor on Long Island
Comments: Playing in a balanced orchestra with a full French section was an amazing experience in high school. I enjoyed the challenging music experience as well as the time we had to get to know each other!
 
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