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Hellertown, PA -- Two high school musicians have much to be proud of.
Freshman Emmett Cook received recognition for his composition Stopped by Woods on a Snowy Evening/Winter at the annual Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) Conference.
Junior Ryan Pakzad just became the #6 Tenor 1 in Pennsylvania. Out of thousands of tenors who auditioned. He performs with the all-state choir on Friday, April 24.
Choir Director Lauren Sakasitz says she could not be more proud of Ryan's placement, work ethic, musicianship, and talent.