Youth Symphony Orchestras of East Central Indiana
Student Profile: Meet Lily
Lily
Age: 11 years old
Instrument: Violin
YSOECI program: Intermezzo
Number of years playing violin: 5
“During quarantine, I have continued private lessons over Zoom. It has been kind of fun just walking to my room for a lesson! I love playing fiddle songs. My favorite concert ever was a Mamma Mia concert at Conner Prairie. My other hobbies are gymnastics and arts and crafts.”
Student Profile: Meet Dylan
Dylan
Grade: 6th grade in the fall
Instrument: Violin
YSOECI program: Intermezzo
Number of years playing violin: 2
Also plays piano
How has practicing been going during quarantine?
He’s practicing every other day and taking private Zoom lessons.
Other hobbies or interests:
“I love to read, go on bike rides; I love interesting facts about nature and science.
I love to know how and why things are made.”
“I have a 6 month old shihpoo named Bentley. I enjoy Symphony on the Green, and
Student Profile: Meet Gabriella
Gabriella
Grade: will be entering 7th grade in the fall
Instrument: Violin
YSOECI program: YSO
Number of years playing violin: 5
Hobbies: Roller skating and kite flying
Gabriella is continuing with her regular daily practice during quarantine, and says, “I like playing pieces from Vivaldi and the All State Concert in Fort Wayne 2020.” She was recently the Junior Instrumental Winner in the Muncie Junior Festival District Play-offs.
