Hi I’m Chloe Turner and I was selected as an All State qualifier

On May 11, 2024, I attended the NYSSMA Solo Festival at the Mount Academy in Esopus for the first time. In early January my voice teacher, Mr. Zelamsky, selected a beautiful piece called, “Sure on This Shining Night” as my solo. It is an emotional lyrical song, typically for a soprano range. The song did not come easy, I worked on it for a majority of my voice classes from January until mid May. At NYSSMA I performed my song for a judge, along with a level 6 sight reading. I felt very  confident in my solo and that it was no surprise when I walked out of the school with a performance grade of a 99 out of 100. 

Over the summer I got the news that I was selected to attend NYSSMA All State as a soprano 1 in the mixed choir. All State is a huge honor, as only about 500 students are chosen from all over the state to participate in either the band or choir. Although I was confident in my NYSSMA solo, I was completely shocked when I received an acceptance letter. I am so grateful to have been given this experience and represent the Saugerties music department. 

Over the last two years, my voice has grown tremendously, I have learned the true power of my voice. I started off knowing nothing about music and because of Mrs. MacDougall and Mr.Zelamsky I can read and sing music with ease. The Saugerties music department has taught me everything I know and provided me with so many incredible opportunities as a singer. Music has made me who I am today, all thanks to the love and support of my music community. 

Grade 12
Girls Varsity Tennis; captain
Girls varsity lacrosse
National Honor Society
Tri-M honor society;  Treasurer 
Drama Club; Social director 
Key Club