ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ High School East is pleased to announce that two senior musicians have been selected to receive $1,000 NYSCAME Senior Scholarships. These highly competitive scholarships are awarded to approximately 15 graduating seniors across Suffolk County who have demonstrated exceptional musical achievement and plan to continue studying music in college. It is especially notable for multiple recipients to come from the same school district.
Brandon Rivas, a euphonium and trombone player, performs with the wind ensemble, pit orchestra and marching band at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳. Outside of school, he has been a member of the Nassau-Suffolk Wind Symphony for six years and represented ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ in the NYSSMA All-State Symphonic Band this past December. Brandon is also a composer of wind band music, with five published works, including one that was recently named an Editor’s Choice by J.W. Pepper. He will attend the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam this fall to study music composition.
Jaden Rudnicki, a French horn player, performs in the wind ensemble and pit orchestra, plays lead trumpet in the jazz ensemble, and sings in the symphonic choir. His accolades include two years of participation in the NYSSMA All-State Ensembles, a recent performance with the All-Eastern Honors Orchestra, and multiple years as principal horn for both the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra’s Suffolk Principal Orchestra and the Nassau-Suffolk Wind Symphony. He has also won several solo competitions. This fall, Jaden will attend the New England Conservatory to pursue a degree in French horn performance.
ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ High School East congratulates Brandon and Jaden on this outstanding achievement and extends best wishes for continued success in their musical careers.
Date Added: 6/20/2025