Abigail Vuong, a student at Locust Valley High School, has been selected to perform in the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Festival as Flute 2 in the Symphony Orchestra.
This prestigious honor places Abigail among the state’s top high school musicians, who will come together to perform at the annual All-State Festival in Rochester this December. Students are chosen through a highly competitive audition process that evaluates both technical mastery and musical artistry.
In addition to her All-State recognition, Abigail was also named a Merit Award Recipient for the 2025–2026 Long Island Scholar-Artist Awards. This program, presented by the Long Island Arts Alliance in partnership with Newsday, honors high-achieving students who demonstrate outstanding accomplishment in both academics and the arts.
As a Merit Award Recipient, Abigail’s name and photo will be published in Newsday in June 2026 as part of a special feature recognizing Scholar-Artists and Merit Award winners across Long Island. She will also be honored at the annual awards ceremony in the spring.
“Abigail’s accomplishments as both a scholar-artist and an All-State musician reflect her extraordinary dedication and talent,” said AnnMarie Buonaspina, Coordinator of Instructional Technology and the Fine and Applied Arts, K-12. “Her passion, discipline, and commitment to excellence in both academics and the arts are nothing short of inspiring. We are so proud of all she has accomplished and look forward to what lies ahead for her.”