Yu-Cih Changshe/herbassHome country: TaiwanAlma maters: New England Conservatory, MM, 2024; Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, BM, 2021 Photos by Matt Dine Appearances Round Top Festival Institute, 2023 What is your earliest memory of classical music? When I was little, my mom accidentally turned on the TV to the classical...
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....
Philip Drembushe/himpercussionHometown: Alexandria, VAAlma maters: George Mason University Dewberry School of Music, B.M., 2020; Northwestern University Bienen School of Music, M.M. Photos by Matt Dine Appearances Richmond Symphony substitute, 2023–24; Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra substitute, 2022–23; Miami Music Festival, 2019; Sewanee Summer Music Festival, 2017 What is your...
Hanyu Fengshe/herviolinHome country: ChinaAlma maters: Johns Hopkins University Peabody Institute of Music, BM 2019, MM, 2023 Photos by Matt Dine Awards/Competitions Finalist, 2014 CCTV China National Violin Competition; 2nd Place, 2018 China Youth Music Competition Hummingbird Music Award; 2nd Place, 2021 Peabody Institute Marbury Violin Competition; 2023 Peabody...
Zachary Gassenheimerhe/himclarinetHometown: Miami, FLAlma maters: The Glenn Gould School at the Royal Conservatory of Music, ADP, 2023; Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music, B.M., 2021 Photo by Matt Dine Awards/Competitions Second Prize, Glenn Gould School Duo Competition; Finalist, Blair School of Music Concerto Competition Appearances Aspen Music Festival E-flat Clarinet...
Nick Goodsonhe/himpercussionHometown: Radford, VAAlma maters: Indiana University, M.M., Percussion Performance, 2023; Radford University, B.M., Music Business, 2020 Photos by Matt Dine What is your earliest memory of classical music? I’m sure I had heard classical music before this, but an early memory was in ninth grade: My friend...
Elvira Hoyos Malagonshe/hercelloHometown: Bogotá, ColombiaAlma mater: Universidad Nacional de Colombia, B.M., 2021 Photos by Matt Dine What made you decide to become a musician? Was there a particular performance or person that influenced your decision? My decision to be a musician began at a very young age. My...
Daniel Itzkowitzhe/himhornHometown: Great Neck, NYAlma mater: University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), B.M. Photos by Matt Dine Appearances Sarasota Music Festival, 2023; Festival Napa Valley, 2022; Eastern Music Festival, 2021 Was there a teacher who was particularly impactful/helpful? What made this instructor stand out? Among the exceptional teachers I've...
Zachary Johnsonhe/himtromboneHometown: Columbia, MDAlma maters: University of North Texas, B.M. 2021; New England Conservatory, M.M. 2023 Photos by Matt Dine Competitions Finalist, 2020 American Trombone Workshop Division 2 Solo Competition Appearances Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, 2021–23 What made you decide to become a musician? Was there a particular performance or person that...