

Emily plans to attend Mannes School of Music in the fall. Starting in elementary school, Emily has won numerous awards for her music talents and has participated in a wide range of performances with various music organizations, including the New Jersey Youth Symphony Orchestra, NYSSMA, All County and All State Symphony Orchestras and more.

She has been playing both the piano and violin from age 5. Tiantian “Emily” Wei is a graduating Senior at Great Neck North High School. More about Wei from Great Neck North High School: Stephanie Massimo from Woodbury (Syosset High School) Tiantian “Emily” Wei from Manhasset (Great Neck North High School) Gioianna DiGiorgio from Dix Hills (Half Hollow Hills High School)Īndrew Arloro from Dix Hills (Half Hollow Hills High School) In addition to following their own dreams, we believe these students will encourage and inspire others.” “The talent that exists on Long Island is something we at LIMHoF want to celebrate. “The Long Island Music Hall of Fame is honored to have the opportunity to support and acknowledge accomplished high school seniors who are pursuing a future in music,” said Tom Needham, LIMHoF Education Chairman. LIMHoF is able to provide these annual scholarships thanks to the support of the Long Island music community. LIMHoF is honored to celebrate each recipient’s dedication to music in addition to supporting his or her college plans. This program is one of several education acknowledgements that are sponsored by LIMHoF, which include the Music Educator of Note and the High School Recognition Awards.

Every year, students from Brooklyn, Nassau, Queens and Suffolk are encouraged to apply for the scholarships. This year’s winners are Gioianna DiGiorgio and Andrew Arloro, both from Half Hollow Hills High School Emily Wei from Great Neck North High School and Stephanie Massimo from Syosset High School. This year, four Distinction in Music Award Scholarships were awarded to graduating high school seniors who plan to study music in college and pursue a career in this endeavor. The Long Island Music Hall of Fame (LIMHoF) recently announced the winners of its 2022 Music Scholarships.
