The Hampton Bays Union Free School District extends its congratulations to 18 middle school music students who recently participated in the Hampton Music Educators Association’s annual music festival at Riverhead High School on Jan. 17.

To participate, the students were nominated by their music teacher and then selected by the festival committee. They took part in several practice sessions and a final concert.

“These students really worked hard practicing and preparing,” said music teacher Carolanne Mazur.

The district congratulates the following student-musicians:

Band
Samantha Gorny, Maya Ollennu, Daniela Perez and Jacob Perez

Chorus
Camila Castro Torres, Scarlett Clanahan, Alison Guzman, Brielle Marino, Jemely Mejia, Maria Sanchez Montoya, Mia Soledad and Khloe Talmage

Orchestra
Noelany Rea and David Valdespino

World Drumming
Liam Gomes, Valeria Ospino, Maddox Sanchez and Mariana Toro Arcila