The Bethpage Union Free School District is thrilled to announce that Mr. Cameron Carrella, music teacher at Kramer Lane Elementary School, has been named the winner of the North Shore Symphony Orchestra's (NSSO) inaugural Long Island Music Educator's Performance Prize.
This newly created award celebrates the artistry and dedication of Long Island's outstanding music educators, recognizing their impact in both the classroom and the concert hall. Mr. Carrella was selected from among many talented educators across Long Island for this prestigious honor.
A native of Bayville, New York, Mr. Carrella is a performer and educator whose work bridges both classical and jazz traditions. He earned a BFA in Jazz Studies at Purchase College and is currently pursuing a master's in music education at Queens College's Aaron Copland School of Music. Alongside an active performing career with his own jazz groups and wedding bands, he brings tremendous energy and passion to his students at Kramer Lane Elementary School.
As the inaugural prizewinner, Mr. Carrella will perform Jean Baptiste Arban's “Fantaisie & Variations on The Carnival of Venice” with the North Shore Symphony Orchestra on Oct. 25 at Adelphi University Performing Arts Center in Garden City, New York.
Cameron brings incredible energy and heart to his work as a music educator, inspiring our youngest musicians with his passion and talent, said Mr. Brent Chiarello, Bethpage’s Director of Fine and Performing Arts. His students thrive under his guidance, and his artistry as a trumpet player — whether in jazz or classical — sets a powerful example. The Bethpage community is fortunate to have him working with our students.
Join us in congratulating Mr. Carrella on this well-deserved recognition!