Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts summer scholarship recipients attend the school’s Summer Arts Academy

Students bring their musical talents to this special summer program.

Fourteen students who were awarded scholarships to attend the Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) Summer Arts Academy recently completed the four-week program. Some will be attending the school this fall.

These exceptional young talents, ages 12-17, were selected for this prestigious program based on their audition videos, showcasing their dedication and passion for the arts with a focus on vocal and instrumental music.

The recipients each have a diverse range of talent and interests in the music field. This unique summer program allows students the chance to perform as an ensemble as well as record their own performances in LIHSA’s own professional recording studio.

Lindsay Rogan, LIHSA’s principal, said, “We are thrilled to welcome these talented students to the Summer Arts Academy. Their dedication and creativity are commendable, and we look forward to nurturing their artistic growth and inspiring their future accomplishments.”

The scholarship recipients, their school districts, grade in fall 2026 and area of interest are listed below:

Music

• Henri Coyle, Huntington UFSD – eighth grade
• Jack Kelly, Locust Valley CSD – ninth grade
• Jaelee Perez, Rocky Point UFSD – ninth grade
• Elijah Freedman Shine, Syosset CSD – 10th grade
• Michael Wong, New Hyde Park-Garden City UFSD – seventh grade

Musical Theatre

• Nora Brzezinski, Elwood UFSD – ninth grade
• Christopher Cutrone, Bethpage UFSD – ninth grade
• Skylar Devito, Carle Place UFSD – eighth grade
• Diana Goncalves, Wantagh UFSD – ninth grade
• Charlotte Mallia, Massapequa UFSD – ninth grade
• Emilia Marano, Bethpage UFSD – eighth grade
• Giada Petrillo, Wantagh UFSD – 10th grade
• Dylan Schachte, Bellmore-Merrick CHSD – ninth grade
• Angelia Wood, Wantagh UFSD – ninth grade

The scholarships, made possible through the support of The Joel Foundation, enable these young individuals to embark on a transformative artistic musical journey. The Summer Arts Academy provides a platform for these students to immerse themselves in their craft, guided by LIHSA’s team of seasoned faculty members.

The Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts extends its warmest congratulations to the scholarship recipients and its heartfelt gratitude to The Joel Foundation for its commitment to fostering artistic excellence and providing invaluable opportunities to young, aspiring musical artists.