Shan (Serena) BaiviolinHometown: Beijing, ChinaAlma maters: Mannes School of Music, M.M., 2022, P.S.D., 2024 First two photos by Matt Dine Awards/Competitions First Place, Chamber Music, 2024 American Virtuoso International Music Competition Appearances New World Symphony, 2025, substitute; Festival Napa Valley, 2024...
Kylie Bartlettshe/herbassoonHometown: Friendswood, TXAlma maters: University of Kansas, B.M., 2019; New England Conservatory, M.M., 2021; The Glenn Gould School of the Royal Conservatory, A.D., 2023 Photos by Matt Dine Competitions First Place, 2018 Midwest Double Reed Society Young Artist Competition; Third Place, 2023 GGS Chamber Music Competition Appearances PRISMA Festival...
Dariimaa Batsaikhanshe/hercelloHometown: Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaAlma mater: Mongolian State Conservatory, B.M., 2014 Photo by Matt Dine Competitions First Prize, 2014 Chuluun Strings Youth Competition, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; Third Prize, 2008 Youth Competition, Ulan-Ude, Russia; Third Prize, 2008 Munguntsetseg Chamber Music Competition, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; Special Prize, 2006 Chuluun Strings Youth Competition, Ulaanbaatar,...
Quinton Bodnár-Smithhe/himoboeHometown: Corinth, TXAlma maters: San Francisco Conservatory of Music, PSC, 2023, M.M., 2022; University of Texas at Austin, Butler School of Music, B.M., 2020 Photo by Matt Dine Awards John Philip Sousa Award, 2016 Appearances Berlin Opera Academy, 2022; Saluzzo Opera Academy, 2021; Eastern Music Festival, 2019; UT Bach...
Hannah BrowncelloHometown: Salt Lake City, UTAlma maters: University of Colorado Boulder, B.M. Photos by Matt Dine Appearances Ballet West Orchestra 2022–present; Utah Symphony, substitute; U.S. national tours for Our Planet, 2023, Avatar the Last Airbender, 2024, and Naruto the Symphonic Experience, 2025, principal cello; Civic Orchestra of Chicago, 2024–25,...
Shelby CapozzolibassoonHometown: Mission Viejo, CAAlma maters: San Francisco Conservatory of Music, B.M., 2022; Royal Academy of Music, M.A., 2025 Photos by Matt Dine Appearances The Consort of Twelve, 2025; Jersey Chamber Orchestra, 2025; PRISMA Festival, 2022–23, Houston Symphony Chorus, 2022–23; Taipei Music Academy and Festival, 2021; San Francisco...
Olivia Chaikinshe/herfluteHometown: Folsom, CAAlma mater: Mannes School of Music, B.M., 2022 Photos 1 & 2 by Matt Dine; Photo 3 by Tom Jakob Appearances Colorado College Summer Music Festival, 2022; Westside Chamber Players; Mannes Orchestra Was there a teacher who was particularly impactful/helpful? What made this instructor stand out? My teacher, Elizabeth...
Youbeen ChofluteHometown: Seoul, South KoreaAlma maters: Universtity of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, B.M. 2020; M.M. 2022; Lynn University, Professional Performance Certificate, 2024 Photos by Matt Dine Awards/Competitions Winner, 2024 Lynn University Concerto Competition; 4th Prize, Napolinova 2nd World Flute E-Competition, Italy, 2021; Winner, 2019 CCM Concerto Competition; First...
Yaewon Choishe/herviolinHometown: Seoul, South KoreaAlma maters: Korea National University of Arts, B.M.; Korea National University of Arts, M.M.; Manhattan School of Music, M.M. Photos by Matt Dine Awards/Competitions Young Artist Prize, OSAKA International Music Competition; Third Prize, Journal of Music Competition; First Prize, Yeum Music Concours Appearances Grafenegg Festival, Pyeong Chang Festival Orchestra (MPyC) What...
Jack Corcoranhe/himbassHometown: Richmond, MAAlma maters: Hampshire College, BA; University of Massachusetts Amherst, Professional Performance Certificate, MM Photo by Matt Dine Appearances Maine Chamber Music Seminar, Atlantic Music Festival, National Music Festival What is your earliest memory of classical music? My earliest memory of classical music was hearing it in the car....