Warsaw Student Wins Music Competition
January 16, 2025 at 5:08 p.m.
QUINCY - The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association has announced Kaylee Blunier, clarinet, as the winner of the Martha McCrory Young Artists Competition.
Open to area 10th- through 12th-graders, the contest was held Dec. 14 at First Union Congregational Church, Quincy. Blunier performed movements from Carl Maria von Weber’s “Concertino in E-flat Major.” She will receive a cash prize and perform as a soloist during QSO’s “Adventures & Explorations” Concert on Feb. 8.
Kaylee Blunier is the daughter of Joe and Karen Blunier and a senior at Warsaw Community High School, where she has been a dedicated member of the band program for nine years. A talented clarinetist, Kaylee has consistently demonstrated exceptional musical skill and leadership, according to a news release.
Throughout high school, Kaylee has been an integral part of the concert band, jazz band and marching band, earning accolades for both individual and group performances. She has participated in All-District Band and Orchestra, All-State Orchestra, Honors Band, and Solo & Ensemble Festivals, showcasing her commitment to musical excellence.
Kaylee has also played with the Quincy Area Youth Orchestra, Nauvoo Community Orchestra and Band, and Quincy Park Band. She is also involved with Western Illinois University, where she has played in the wind ensemble and studies privately with Eric Ginsberg.
Kaylee plans to pursue a degree in music performance and education, and is grateful for the teachers who have supported her, including Alan Kanauss, Cody Collins and Karen Weirather.
In its 70th year, the purpose of the Martha McCrory Young Artists Competition is to give outstanding high school musicians the opportunity to perform as concert soloists, accompanied by a symphony orchestra.
“For seven decades, the Young Artists Competition has showcased talented high school musicians, celebrating their hard work and dedication. This tradition creates unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime, shaping the performers’ personal growth and love for the arts,” said QSOA Executive Director Jane Polett.
Call the symphony office at 217-222-2856 or visit qsoa.org for more details on the Feb. 8 performance and the competition.
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QUINCY - The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association has announced Kaylee Blunier, clarinet, as the winner of the Martha McCrory Young Artists Competition.
Open to area 10th- through 12th-graders, the contest was held Dec. 14 at First Union Congregational Church, Quincy. Blunier performed movements from Carl Maria von Weber’s “Concertino in E-flat Major.” She will receive a cash prize and perform as a soloist during QSO’s “Adventures & Explorations” Concert on Feb. 8.
Kaylee Blunier is the daughter of Joe and Karen Blunier and a senior at Warsaw Community High School, where she has been a dedicated member of the band program for nine years. A talented clarinetist, Kaylee has consistently demonstrated exceptional musical skill and leadership, according to a news release.
Throughout high school, Kaylee has been an integral part of the concert band, jazz band and marching band, earning accolades for both individual and group performances. She has participated in All-District Band and Orchestra, All-State Orchestra, Honors Band, and Solo & Ensemble Festivals, showcasing her commitment to musical excellence.
Kaylee has also played with the Quincy Area Youth Orchestra, Nauvoo Community Orchestra and Band, and Quincy Park Band. She is also involved with Western Illinois University, where she has played in the wind ensemble and studies privately with Eric Ginsberg.
Kaylee plans to pursue a degree in music performance and education, and is grateful for the teachers who have supported her, including Alan Kanauss, Cody Collins and Karen Weirather.
In its 70th year, the purpose of the Martha McCrory Young Artists Competition is to give outstanding high school musicians the opportunity to perform as concert soloists, accompanied by a symphony orchestra.
“For seven decades, the Young Artists Competition has showcased talented high school musicians, celebrating their hard work and dedication. This tradition creates unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime, shaping the performers’ personal growth and love for the arts,” said QSOA Executive Director Jane Polett.
Call the symphony office at 217-222-2856 or visit qsoa.org for more details on the Feb. 8 performance and the competition.