Records are made to be broken! This year, Shaker High School is honored to have 15 students chosen as a performer or alternate in the 2026 NYSSMA All-State Festival. This is a new record for North Colonie CSD! Additionally, this is the highest number of students accepted from any Suburban Council district. The highest number of students selected from any of our Suburban Council colleague districts is 7. Congratulations to the following students:

Luqman Ahmed (11) - Trombone in Symphonic Band
Manna Alemu (12) - Alto in Treble Chorus
Jenna Cannistraci (12) - Alto in Mixed Chorus
Mykael Corniel (11) - Bass in Mixed Chorus
Miltiadis (Miltos) Hamilton (11) - Clarinet in Wind Ensemble
Nafiza Ilma (12) - Alto in Treble Chorus
Adam Judson (12) - Oboe in Symphony Orchestra
Lauren Lee-Chung (12) - Viola in String Orchestra
Isabella Monaco (12) - Alto in Treble Chorus
Giuliana Palmieri (12) - Alto in Treble Chorus
Bella Pelton (12) - Soprano in Mixed Chorus
Emily Tribou (11) - Violin in String Orchestra
Alexander King (11) - Alternate on Bass
Gio Ok (12) - Alternate on Cello
Christina Zhang (11) - Alternate on Flute and Piccolo

The NYSSMA All-State Festival will be held in Rochester, NY from December 3-6, 2026.