Youth Symphony Orchestras of East Central Indiana
Student Profile: Elliott Vogel
Elliott
8th grade
Instrument: Violin
YSOECI program: YSO
YSOECI program: YSO
Number of years playing violin: 5.5
Practicing over quarantine: I had more time to practice during Covid. Playing violin helps me de-stress.
Favorite composer: John Williams
Favorite pieces to play: Pirates of the Caribbean themes
Hobbies: reading, riding my bike, and puppeteering.
Staff Profile: Gwyn Harris
Gwyn Harris
Prelude Prep Assistant Director
BSU Senior (Public History & Anthropology dual major)
Primary instrument: Violin (13 years)
Other instruments you play: Viola
How has your practicing been going during the quarantine? “I decided to take this opportunity to refine my viola skills. I can’t say I sound great, but I’m having fun!”
Other hobbies or interests: “I love history, reading books, and teaching people of all ages. I also love my cats.”
“I have been involved with the YSOECI since I was 17. That’s five years! It brings me so much joy to see new and familiar faces every semester. Although I am not a music major or minor, I love to surround myself with music and I am lucky to be a part of such a wonderful asset to the community. The students’ hard work and willingness to connect, both to each other and to music, creates beautiful moments in rehearsal and performances which never fail to make me indescribably joyful and proud.”
Staff Profile: Casey Imel
Casey Imel
Prelude Director & YSO Coach
BSU Junior
Casey’s primary instrument is double bass, which he has been playing for eight years. He also plays cello and tuba. He says, “I’ve been trying to keep my practicing consistent during quarantine, trying to balance it with my job. My favorite things to do outside of music are cooking and watching Netflix! My favorite performance of mine is when I played the Koussevitzky bass concerto for my senior year in high school.”
