Robert Brosnon Stratford School

On behalf of the Garden City Friends of Music, we would like to congratulate the talented musicians of Stratford Avenue School who recently won awards for achievement in Music. The Outstanding Achievement in Band Award was given to trombone player, Nick Lavinio, Singer, Breanne Naegele was chosen to receive the Outstanding Achievement in Vocal Music, and Robert Brosnon, a violinist, was the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement in Orchestra Award as selected by their respective instructors. We wish all of them the best of luck as they continue their musical endeavors at the Middle School.

Robert Brosnon

Stratford Avenue School

Outstanding Achievement

For Orchestra

Robert has been playing the violin since 3rd grade. He successfully performed a level 3 NYSSMA solo on the violin in fourth and fifth grade. Robert was selected in 5th grade for all County Orchestra where he was 4th chair. In Stratford Avenue School's Spring Instrumental Concert, he was the Concertmasters. Robert is not only a talented musician but he is involved in karate, swimming, baseball and he enjoys reading. He attributes his progress and success on the violin to his orchestra teacher, Mr. Nicholas Geluso, and is looking to new opportunities at the Middle School.

Nick Lavinio NICK LAVINIO

Stratford Avenue School

Outstanding Achievement In Band

Nick began playing the trombone in fourth grade with encouragement from his teacher Ms. Klickman. It was a huge challenge for Nick to tackle a physically large instrument such as the trombone, but with practice it became easier and Nick got better at his playing skills. The more he practiced, the more he enjoyed playing. Nick is also accomplished on the piano, and enjoys playing both instruments. Nick loves sports and is also a soccer player. He excels in math, his favorite subject in school. Nick is looking forward to playing for the Middle School Band in the fall.

Breanne Naegele BREANNE NAEGELE

Stratford Avenue School

Outstanding Achievement

In Vocal Music

Breanne loves to sing and dance, and participated in the Long Island Choral Society summer season at Adelphi University last summer.

Breanne enjoys theatre and played the role of Cogsworth in Stratford Avenue School's production of Beauty and the Beast this past spring. Along with singing, Breanne has extensive dance training and is a current member of the dance company at Broadway Bound Studios in Garden City. She will continue her musical pursuits at the Middle School.

STEWART SCHOOL

The Garden City Friends of Music is pleased to announce the recipients of this years awards for outstanding musical achievement for Stewart elementary school. Baritone horn player, Maxwell Guarnieri was the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award for Band. Andreas Petrides, a violinist, received the Out Standing Achievement in Orchestra, and Vocalist Elizabeth Malaszczyk is this year's award winner for vocal music. Congratulations to these talented students as they continue their musical pursuits in the Middle School.

Maxwell Guarnieri MAXWELL GUARNIERI

Outstanding Achievement

In Band Stewart School

Maxwell enjoys listening to classical music. Two years ago he began taking piano lessons under the direction of teacher, Mr. Petersen, and has since participated in NYSSMA for piano. As a fourth grader, Maxwell began playing the baritone horn with encouragement from his teacher. Mr. Peter Stanganelli, and was invited to play for the All-County Festival Band. He has played with the jazz band at Stewart School as well.

Andreas Petrides In addition to the baritone horn, Maxwell plans on learning to play the trombone. Other activities he enjoys are baseball,tennis and swimming. Maxwell is anticipating improving his musical knowledge and abilities when he enters the Middle School in the fall and thanks all of his teachers for their encouragement and inspiration.

ANDREAS PETRIDES

Outstanding Achievement

For Orchestra Stewart School

Andreas began playing violin as a third grader at Stewart School under the encouragement and direction of teachers, Mrs. Fran Dial and Mr. Nick Geluso. He participated in NYSSMA in fourth and fifth grades and received perfect scores for violin. With guidance from his private teacher, Mr. Grimaldi, Andreas was invited to play in the All-County Festival and the Long Island String Festival this past March after much hard practice.

Elizabeth Malaszczyk Andreas has enjoyed playing guitar for the past four years, and practicing karate for the last seven. He is learning to speak Greek, as his family is from Cyprus, and he has enthusiastically chosen to continue his violin studies when he enters the Middle School in the fall.

ELIZABETH MALASZCZYK

Outstanding Achievement

In Vocal Music Stewart School

Elizabeth enjoys singing and is currently a member of the St. Joseph's Girls Choir, singing at Sunday Mass and at special events for the past three years. She has participated in NYSSMA Festival and was selected to participate in All-County Chorus in January 2009. Elizabeth also studies piano and plays the flute in the school band. This fall she will assist educator and singer Hope Hudson in her doctoral thesis. Elizabeth's vocal lessons and progress will be recorded as part of Ms. Hudson's research. Elizabeth plans to continue all of her musical studies at the Middle School.