CPPHS Senior Tristan Lint Performs in 2025 All-Eastern Honors Concert Band
Of 146 students selected across eleven states, CPPHS senior Tristan Lint was one of only five trumpets and thirty-five musicians from New York State to join the All-Eastern Concert Band in 2025. This unique and rare opportunity speaks to Tristan’s musical skill and talent and the strength of the CPP Music program. CPPHS Music Teacher Mr. Joseph Stork said, “Tristan exemplifies what it means to be a member of the Hawks Band Program. His discipline, attention to detail, and musicality put him at the top of his peers. Additionally, and more importantly, as a leader, Tristan has helped create a culture of joy, acceptance and fun.”
This prestigious bi-annual event is sponsored by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Eastern Division and represents Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and the District of Columbia. Only students who previously participated in All-State ensembles can apply, and this year, NAfME received over 2000 applications. The 2025 All-Eastern Honors Ensemble Festival was held April 24-27 in Hartford, Connecticut and featured Concert Band, Jazz Band, Modern Band, Orchestra, Mixed Chorus, and Treble Chorus.
At the event, Tristan was honored to spend four days rehearsing and learning with incredible musicians from 12 eastern states under the professor and director of bands at UCLA, Dr. Travis Cross — and even performed a trumpet solo in Dr. Cross’s original piece “Memento” in the concert band on Sunday, April 27th.
Tristan has been playing trumpet for nine years. He also has played piano for eleven years. For the last three years, he has been a drum major, the last two with the CPPHS Competition Band, which he has been in since seventh grade. Tristan said he loves the sound of the trumpet, enjoys seeing improvement after practice, and loves playing jazz. His favorite songs to play include “La Vie en rose” and Ennio Porrino’s “Concertino for Trumpet.”
Tristan said he was shocked to find out he was accepted, especially since he considers music more of a hobby and doesn’t plan to major in it in college, but he was very happy with the honor to be part of All-Eastern.
Tristan is a fan of Wynton Marsalis, who he finally got to see perform live at SUNY Binghamton last summer. He also likes the music of Chet Baker, Clifford Brown, Miles Davis, and Louis Armstrong. His band directors have been very encouraging, especially former director Donny Allen, who gave him trumpet lessons in middle school and inspired him to join Jazz Band. He also enjoys watching Drum Corps International groups like the Blue Coats and Blue Devils perform.
In addition to music, Tristan has been heavily involved in robotics since he was seven and was a senior builder and robot driver for the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team TARDIS. Last year, they made it to the FIRST World Championship, and the team placed 16th out of 224 teams. This year, TARDIS won with the First Place Inspire Award at the New England Premier Event in Springfield, Massachusetts. He was also a head judge for Elmira Youth Court and served as Chair of the Executive Committee for Rose’s Youth Philanthropists.
After he graduates this month, he will study electrical engineering at Georgia Tech. He hopes to continue playing trumpet in marching or jazz band in college.
Tristan is the son of Peiling Chung and Brad Lint. When asked about Tristan’s selection to All-Eastern, they said, “This latest achievement is quite an honor. We were already very proud of his being selected twice for New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State band. We love to hear him play trumpet and see his development as a musician over the years. We’re also very thankful to CPP school district music programs for helping him discover and foster his musical talents. Music has also helped Tristan make new friends across the state that he still keeps in touch with.”
One of the big highlights of high school music was Tristan’s freshman band trip to Ireland to march in the Dublin St Patrick’s Day parade. The band also went on trips to Washington, DC and Philadelphia. According to Tristan, “Everyone should embrace the opportunity to appreciate and play music, ideally via different instruments and styles of music. I would love to see more students become involved in school music programs.”