Young Artists Awards Announced

The winners of the 10th Annual Young Artist Award will be presented in concert at the Rosborough Cultural Arts Center on the grounds of Asbury Methodist Village on Saturday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the City of Gaithersburg and the Kentlands Community Foundation in partnership with Asbury Methodist Village, the Young Artist Award is a juried competition providing talented musicians ages 12 to 18 with an enriching artistic experience.

Tickets are $10 for residents of the City of Gaithersburg and $12 for nonresidents, and may be purchased in advance by calling the Gaithersburg Arts Barn at 301-258-6394 or purchasing online at www.gaithersburgmd.gov/RecXpress. The Rosborough Cultural Arts Center boasts a 265-seat auditorium, located at 409 Russell Avenue in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Winners of the 2013 awards are:

Piano Category
First Place – Alexander Tsereteli
Second Place – Elleyana Simmons
Third Place – Evelyn Song

Vocal Category
First Place – Eve Chesivoir
Second Place – Audrey Crane
Third Place – Taylor Dawson

String Category
First Place – Mairead Flory, Cello
Second Place – Katie Cho, Guitar
Third Place – Kiyoon Ko, Violin

Wind/Brass Category
First Place (Tie) – Christopher Schelb, Flute
First Place (Tie) – Chad Lilley, Alto Saxophone
Third Place – David Rea, Tuba

Honorable Mentions
Anna Rose Chi, Violin
Annie Fang, Flute
Tycho Gormley, Piano
Minjoo Kang, Flute
Melissa Klein, Piano
Florence Ning, Violin
Laura Searles, Violin

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