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Northport resident Kaitlyn Ruiter wins Grammy as member of New York Youth Symphony
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SUBMITTED BY SUFFOLK COUNTY LEGISLATOR ROB TROTTA
Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta invited Northport High School senior Kaitlyn Ruiter and her parents, Anna and Walter, to the Legislature’s General Meeting on May 23 to recognize Kaitlyn for winning a Grammy as a member of the New York Youth Symphony, where she plays double bass. The New York Youth Symphony won a Grammy for its album,“Florence Price, Jessie Montgomery, and Valerie Coleman.”
This is the first youth orchestra ever to win a Grammy. Trotta congratulated her on this major achievement and expressed his admiration for her musical talent.
Pictured with Kaitlyn Ruiter (center) are, from left, Suffolk County Legislator Stephanie Bontempi; Kaitlyn’s parents Anna and Walter; Northport High School orchestra teacher Michael Sussino; and Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta.
