GSO Young Artist Competition 2016

The GSO's 9^th Annual Young Artist Competition was held March 14^th at the First Presbyterian Church in Batavia.  Eleven exceptionally talented Junior and Senior High School musicians from Western New York were featured.  All artists received a Certificate of Achievement in recognition of their talent, discipline, and dedication.This year’s contestants were:                                                                                                Epongue Ekille – Violin                             Sarah Engel – Voice                                             Mason Fuller – Voice                                Jackie Hager – Cello                                        Joyce Luo – Cello                                    Michael McClure – Piano                                       Shannon Roberts – Viola                         Gabriella Smart – Voice                                  Amelia Snyder – Alto Saxophone             McKena Stickney – Flute                                       Jarod Yap – PianoThe adjudication panel consisted of Conductor Bryan Eckenrode, GSO musicians Greg Docenko and Pamela Wentworth, and music educators Roxie Choate and Jackie McLean.The GSO is excited to announce this year's three winners. They are:

                                     Jackie Hager (Rochester) - Cello                                                              Amelia Snyder (Rochester) - Alto Saxophone                                                                             Jarod Yap (Clarence Center) - Piano

       The Young Artist Competition winners will be featured as soloists with the GSO during       the 2016-2017 concert season.Congratulations to our accomplished Young Artists for 2016!Thank you to all who contributed to making this event a success!