News of our colleagues in the Jefferson Lewis County Music Teachers Association who are currently holding positions in the NYSSMA, working for music education and advocacy at the State level.  We are, as an association, extremely proud of their dedication and service:

NYSSMA President:  Dan Mosher (Carthage)

NYSSMA Zone 5 Representative:  Russ Faunce (Watertown)

NYSSMA Winter Conference On-Site Resident Coordinator:  Chuck Heck (Indian River)

NYSSMA Piano coordinator: Chris Hyde-Hall (Watertown)

State Chairperson for HS Classroom Music:  Marivn Zehr (Lowville)

State Chairperson for MS Classroom Music:  Sylvia Walker (South Jefferson)

Technology committee members:  Sue Gamet (South Jefferson) and Joshua Stamp (Indian River)

Diversity Committee/Rural Schools:  AJ McCall (South Lewis)

All-State Chaperone:  Mel Chalker (Carthage) & Diane Chalker (Lowville)

Zone 5 Solo Festival Chair:  Laurie Faunce (Watertown)

Zone 5 Major Organization Festival Chair: Andrea Wischerath (Watertown)

Zone 5 AAS Indian River Chair:  Chuck Heck (Indian River)

Awards Committee: Judy DeForest (Carthage) & Helen Timerman (Lyme)

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