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CHELMSFORD, Massachusetts (Feb. 6, 2026) – Chelmsford Public Schools will be well represented next month during a couple Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) festivals.

Six Chelmsford High School student have been selected for this year’s MMEA All-State Festival, including one musician who is first chair orchestra for his instrument.

Those selected to the All-State Festival will perform at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory in Worcester on Saturday, March 21.

“This will be an exciting opportunity for these young musicians as they rehearse with peers from across the state and learn from world-class conductors,” said Christy Whittlesey, the K-12 Fine and Performing Arts Coordinator for Chelmsford Public Schools.

Students selected to the All-State Festival include:

• Ryan Blaine, French Horn – First chair orchestra (CHS Band)
• Ethan Jiang, Tenor Saxophone – Band (CHS Band)
• Mikey Layes, Tenor – SATB Chorus (CHS Chorus)
• Jack McCreery, String Bass – Orchestra (CHS Orchestra)
• Adam Pinto, Tenor – SATB Chorus (CHS Chorus)
• Jackson SooHoo, Vibes – Jazz Ensemble (CHS Band)

Meanwhile, 14 Chelmsford students from CHS and McCarthy Middle School were also selected to the MMEA-Northeastern District Junior Festival.

They are:

• Shaela Billings – Viola, Symphony
• Owen Goodin – Soprano, SSA Chorus
• Connor Haack – Trumpet, Jazz
• Adrianna Latanowich – Tenor, STB Chorus
• Loren Mendez – Violin, Symphony
• Charlotte Mulholland – Soprano, SSA Chorus
• Sreekanta Saha – Bass, SATB Chorus
• Riya Sarode – Soprano, SSA Chorus
• Arya Upadhyay – Cello, Symphony
• Sawyer Vitt – Trumpet, Jazz
• Cullen Wilson – Trombone, Band
• Aditi Yadav – Alto, SSA Chorus
• Jocelyn Yu – Alto, SSA Chorus
• Spark Zyxnfryx – Viola, Symphony

“These achievements reflect the dedication of our students and the exceptional instruction and support provided by our performing arts educators,” Whittlesey said.

The MMEA-Northeastern District Junior Festival will be held on Saturday, March 14, at Galvin Middle School in Wakefield.

About Chelmsford Public Schools

The Chelmsford Public School District provides all students with multiple pathways to optimize their own potential for academic excellence, leadership, and social and emotional wellness. The mission of the Chelmsford Public Schools is to educate, engage, prepare, and empower well-rounded and knowledgeable learners to PERSEVERE through challenges, demonstrate RESPECT and INTEGRITY in their words and actions, are DEDICATED to their community, and display EMPATHY as global citizens while discovering and pursuing their full potential. This PRIDE-driven culture enables all members of the school community to support the growth and development of students. For more information, please visit www.chelmsfordschools.org.