Henderson, Nev. – The Henderson Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Conductor Taras Krysa, will share the stage with this year’s Young Artists Competition winners, a compilation of the valley’s elite junior and high school musicians, during the ensemble’s Concert Series II performance, Sunday, March 11 at 2 p.m. at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Admission is complimentary.

A tradition for the past 17 years, the Young Artists concert is one of the most unique opportunities offered to Clark County students. The recital creates a fun, innovative platform for scholar performers to showcase their exceptional talents to a larger audience. The spotlight will shine as individuals play beautiful arrangements by legendary composers, while accompanied by Henderson’s resident orchestra.

In January, over 30 young musicians, representing a mixture of Henderson and Las Vegas schools, auditioned in front of a panel of judges. Divided into junior, 6th-8th grade, and senior, 9th-12th grade, divisions, as well as into three categories, including strings, piano/voice and winds/brass/percussion, each prepared a 10-minute solo. Critiqued on individual performances, memorization skills and movement, evaluators selected the top seven instrumentalists for the spring show. A list of the Young Artists champions, as well as their chosen musical composition is below. 

• Emily Richardson - Violin - Age 11 - Bob Miller Middle School - Beethoven Romance in F Major
• Liam Mansfield - Violin - Age 15 - Las Vegas Academy - Concerto #1 1st Movement
• Sabrina Parry - Violin - Age 15 - Tuacahn High School (Utah) - Concerto in A Major 1st Movement
• Caolinn Mejza - Violin - Age 16 - Las Vegas Academy - Concerto #1 3rd Movement
• Artem Alexanyan - Piano - Age 16 - College of Southern Nevada High School - Chopin Piano Concerto #1 in E Minor 1st Movement
• Hazen Mayo - Trumpet - Age 17 - Palo Verde High School - Aruturien Trumpet Concerto
• Nicole Whelchel - Flute - Age 17 - Las Vegas Academy - Ibert Flute Concerto 2nd Movement

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About the City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism

The City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism is dedicated to creating and promoting innovative events, entertainment, programming and venues that celebrate diverse cultural arts, enhance tourism, involve and serve the community and enrich the economic and cultural fabric of Henderson.

The Henderson Pavilion, Henderson Convention Center and Henderson Events Plaza are all managed by the Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism.

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