Young Soloists 2009 - 2010

Eighteen student musicians competed in Suburban Symphony Orchestra's annual Young Soloists Concerto Competition, which took place January 9 and 10. Three finalists have won the opportunity to play their audition concertos in a symphonic setting with the symphony on Sunday, March 21, 2010.

Nicholas Bobbs Instrument: Viola Teacher: Lisa Boyko and Peter Slowick Recent accomplishment: Assistant principal violist, Marrowstone Music Festival 2009 Upcoming: Concert by his musician friends in support of Haiti, organized by Nicholas Age: 15 Other: The sixth child of a musical family, enjoys playing chamber music with his sisters and brothers
David Gerson Instrument: Marimba Teacher: Matt Larson Recent accomplishment: Has played with Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony since 9th grade, three years in Group I Upcoming: Good-bye Recital at Hawken Upper School, playing Minoru Miki's Marimba Spiritual Age: 18 Other: Graduates from Hawken Upper School in May
Megan Lee Instrument: Piano Teacher: Gerardo Teissonnière Recent accomplishment: First prize winner at the World Piano Competition Upcoming: Cleveland Pops Orchestra debut at Severance Hall on March 27 with her sister Stephanie, who was a 2007/8 SSO Young Soloist Age: 12 Other: Provides concerts for Laurel Lake Retirement Center (Hudson, OH) once a month

Whether you are friends and family of these soloists or are simply a fan of good music, SSO looks forward to seeing you at this season's concert to support our Young Soloists. We could not do this year after year without the wonderful soloists or our incredible audience.