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/herviolinHometown: 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...
Samuel Boeger he/him bass trombone Hometown: Acworth, GA Alma maters: Kennesaw State University, B.M., 2019; Northwestern University, M.M., 2021; Columbus State University Photo by Matt Dine Awards/Competitions Finalist, 2017 George Roberts Solo Competition, International Trombone Association 2017; Winner, 2020 American Trombone Workshop, Division 2 Bass Trombone Solo Competition; Runner-Up, 2020 American Trombone...
Tori Boellshe/herhornHometown: Floral Park, NYAlma mater: Ithaca College, B.M. Horn Performance & Music Education Photos by Matt Dine Appearances Maine Chamber Music Festival, 2018–19; Bronx Opera Company, 2022; New York Army National Guard 42nd Infantry Division Band, 2021 What is your earliest memory of classical music? My earliest memories of...
Colby Bondhe/himclarinetHometown: Flower Mound, TXAlma maters: University of Colorado Boulder, San Francisco Conservatory of Music Photos by Matt Dine Awards/Competitions First Prize, 2019 Honors Competition, University of Colorado Boulder; 2nd Prize, 2017 Aurora Symphony Young Artists Competition Appearances Binghamton Philharmonic, 2024; Glimmerglass Festival, 2024; American Ballet Theatre, 2024; Albany Symphony,...
Sam Boundy he/him cello Hometown: Pleasant Prairie, WI Alma maters: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, B.M., 2019; Eastman School of Music, M.M., 2022 Photo by Matt Dine Awards/Competitions Quarter Finalist, 2015 Fischoff International Chamber Competition, Junior Division; Honorable Mention, 2015 Rembrandt Chamber Musicians High School Competition; First place, 2017 Mary West Concerto...
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...
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...
Neilson Chenhe/himkeyboardHometown: Taipei, TaiwanAlma maters: University of Texas at Austin, M.M., 2014; Arizona State University, D.M.A., 2021; Bard College Conservatory of Music, Collaborative Piano Fellow, 2023 Photos by Matt Dine and Montana Smith Awards/Competitions First Place, 2019 Music Academy of the West Duo Competition Appearances Brevard Music Center, 2013; SongFest,...