Long Beach Public Schools is proud to announce that eight talented Long Beach orchestra students have been selected to perform in the Long Island String Festival Association (LISFA) ensembles that will take place in the new year.

Selection to the LISFA ensembles is highly competitive and reflects both individual excellence and strong ensemble preparation. Students will join peers from across Long Island for rehearsals and performances under the direction of distinguished guest conductors. This distinguished honor recognizes their musicianship, dedication, and hard work and is an exceptional opportunity for artistic growth and collaboration.

Congratulations to the following students on this outstanding accomplishment. We look forward to hearing them represent Long Beach with pride: Brooklyn Quigley, grade 10, Long Beach High School, Division 9–10 Orchestra, and Maia Rossi, grade 11, Long Beach High School, Division 11–12 Orchestra, both under the direction of Sun Shin; Katya Karnegie, grade 8, Long Beach Middle School, Division 7–8 Orchestra and Kelsey Parker, grade 6, Long Beach Middle School, Division 6 Orchestra, both taught by David Lobenstein; Jiya Klarner, grade 5, Lido Elementary School, Theodore Bergman, grade 5, Lindell Elementary School, and McCartney Borello grade 5, West Elementary School, all taught by Noelle Bach and performing in the Division 5 Orchestra; and Elliot Rocklin, grade 5, East Elementary School, Division 5 Orchestra, taught by Sofia Notar-Francesco.

The district extends appreciation and gratitude to our dedicated orchestra teachers for their expert instruction and mentorship, and to families for their continued support. This achievement showcases the strength of Long Beach’s music program and the passion of our student musicians.