Senior Anna Ustin received an invitation that many students hope for, but few achieve: the opportunity to intern with Albany Pro Musica, an elite, professional-caliber choral ensemble that rehearses and performs in the Capital Region.
Ustin auditioned for Albany Pro Musica earlier this fall and earned one of four internships offered to high school students interested in pursuing a career in music.
Known for inspirational performances that range from intimate a cappella pieces to large-scale choral works, Albany Pro Musica is composed of 64 to 100 auditioned volunteer singers. During her internship, Ustin will be paired with an Albany Pro Musica concert chorus singer within her vocal section to gain valuable guidance on score preparation, rehearsal etiquette and more.
During the 2025-26 season, Ustin will perform in the Albany Pro Musica subscription-series concerts hosted at acclaimed local venues, including the historic Troy Savings Bank Music Hall and Key Hall at Proctors. Her inaugural performance will be at the Hear My Heart Sing concert on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 3 p.m.
Ustin sings in our most advanced choirs at Albany High, Chamber Choir and the Albanettes, and she will participate in various performances throughout the year, including our upcoming Chamber Concert on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m.
We congratulate Ustin for this incredible accomplishment and express our gratitude to her guiding teacher, Brendan Hoffman, for his support and inspiration.