Symphony Of The Lakes Hosts First Annual Young Artist Competition
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New traditions are starting at Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts. Symphony of the Lakes, a program under Wagon Wheel Center’s umbrella, is kicking off its first-ever Young Artist Competition this month. Come and watch up-and-coming young musicians from all over Northeastern Indiana as they compete for the top prize. Symphony of the Lakes, Warsaw’s premier symphony according to a provided press release, has been around for over 10 years. Its sole mission is to enrich the quality of life in Northeastern Indiana through live music. Now, in an effort to recognize young talent around the area, the symphony will host the Young Artist Competition. Eleven high school-aged musicians will perform solos in hopes to win one of three scholarships. The participants include Abigail Brunk Greaser and Rachel Horning from Goshen High School; Analiese Helms, Ben Meulink, Drew Tomasik, David Zoschnick and Brendan Sullivan from Warsaw Community High School; Andrew Scott from Elkhart High School; Stephen Tsai from Homestead High School; Hannah Marker from Penn High School; and Thomas Wheeler, a homeschooled student, from Goshen. The artist who places first will get the chance to play with the Symphony of the Lakes at its April 18 concert, titled “The Master and His Pupil.” The Young Artist Competition will be at 2 p.m. Feb. 15, with an awards ceremony following the conclusion of the performances. Tri Kappa is sponsoring this event, which is free to the public. A complete schedule of the Young Artist Competition will be available at www.symphonyofthelakes.com and on the Symphony of the Lakes’ Facebook page.
