Earl L. Vandermeulen High School sophomore Sinan Ates joined the top high school tuba players from across Suffolk County to showcase his talents during this year’s Howard Hovey Tuba Day at Northport High School on Nov. 3.

During this remarkable event sponsored by the Suffolk County Music Educators Association, Sinan joined over 200 tuba students on one stage to perform alongside professional musicians including the renowned tuba ensemble, FivE Euphonium Quartet. Music teacher Christine Creighton and Director of Music and Fine Arts Michael Caravello accompanied him to the event.