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Dorothy
Farnham Feuer Memorial Strings Competition |
The
Dorothy Farnham Feuer Memorial String Competition was created
in 1963 as a tribute to Dorothy Farnham Feuer, founder
of the Fairfax Symphony and a violinist with the orchestra.
This string scholarship competition has provided well-deserved
recognition, encouragement, and monetary support to outstanding
young performers on string instruments. It is open to all
string players in grades 7-12 in Northern Virginia, offering
valuable prizes and experience for talented young musicians.
Prize money must be used to further the musical training
of recipients. Scholarship awards are most often spent
toward study with noted teachers, tuition for a summer
camp, or the purchase of a new instrument. Many winners
have continued to pursue music as private teachers and
as members of orchestras throughout the nation, including
the FSO. |
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Congratuations to the finalists
of the 2008 Dorothy Farnham Feuer Memorial String Competition.
Of the 28 students competing, the following will go on to
the final round: |
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ALEX
GRIMES : VIOLA, Alexandria, Age 17, Homeschooled
(Junior level, in Keystone National High
School). Co-Principal Viola Section, American Youth Philharmonic
Orchestra.
Performing: Hindemith's "Der Schwanendreher" |
ALEX
GLAUBITZ : CELLO, Falls Church,
Age 15, Sopomore at JEB Stuart High School. Member of American
Youth Philharmonic Orchestra.
Performing: Tchaikovsky's "Variations on a Rococo Theme" #1,2,3,& 7. |
ALBERT
YAN : VIOLIN, Alexandria, Age 18, Senior at Episcopal High
School. Member of Washington
Metropolitan Youth & Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Orchestras.
Performing: Lalo"s "Symphonie Espagnole", Ist
Mvt. |
SAMANTHA
KLINE : VIOLIN, Manassas,
Age 14, Freshman at Osbourne High School, Member of Youth Orchestra
of Prince William.
Performing: Mozart's "Concerto #5 in A Major", Ist
Mvt. |
ANDREW
LAM : VIOLIN, Chantilly, Age 15, Sophomore at Thomas Jefferson
High School for Science & Technology,
Member of AYPO.
Performing : Mozart's " Concerto #5 in A Major",
Ist Mvt. |
BRIAN
HONG : VIOLIN, Fairfax Station,
Age 14, 8th Grade at Robinson Secondary School. Member of AYPO.
Performing: Saint-Saens' "Concerto #3 in B minor",
3rd Mvt. |
STEPHEN
TAVANI : VIOLIN, Haymarket,
Age 15, Sophomore at Battlefield High School. Concertmaster,
Youth Orchestra of Prince William.
Performing: Vieutemps' "Concerto #5 in A minor",
Ist mvt. |
JEHSHUA
KARUNAKARAN : VIOLIN, Reston,
Age 13, 8th Grade at C.F. Academy.
Performing: Paganini's "Concerto #1 in D Major, Ist Mvt. |
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The final round will be held at
2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 24, 2008, at the First Christian
Church, 6165 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA. The public is
welcome to attend. |
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Prizes for the top three winners
are: |
First
Prize: $1,400.00 (with possible
performance as soloist with the Fairfax Symphony at the discretion
of the music director) |
| Second Prize: $1,000.00 |
| Third
Prize: $700.00 (Maestri-Pritzker
Memorial Funds) |
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