Solo Competition Results

I just got the email below from Joan Ellersick regarding the MA-ASTA Solo Competition this past Sunday. Thanks to all students who participated and congratulations to the winners. I would also like to thank Joan for all her hard work in putting together and managing this event.

Ken Culver
MA-ASTA President

Hi all,

We had a very enjoyable day of music making today.  All went very smoothly, with special thanks to Jane Ezbicki, Andy Mark and our judges Michelle LaCourse and Steve Laven.

Cheers,
Joan


SENIOR DIVISION

The judges selected the following player to advance to the semifinal round:

Francisco Vila, cello

JUNIOR DIVISION

The judges selected the following three players to advance to the semifinal round:

Rachel Iba, violin
Ruby Mercure, violin
Sasha Scolnik-Brower, cello

Each semifinalist will receive a $175 cash award.  

Prizes are also awarded to:

Rachel Iba, violin - bow rehair from
Tom Dignan
Ruby Mercure, violin - bow rehair from
Tom Dignan
Sasha Scolnik-Brower, cello - bow rehair from
Rutman's Violins
Elena Korableva, cello - Guy Laurent bow from
Shar Products
Thomas Hoffman, violin - new case from
Rayburn Music
Francisco Vila, cello - gift certificate from
Italia Strings