2022 Senior Showcase

Congratulations to our senior students who will be graduating this spring! Our Student Spotlight page has been turned into a Senior Showcase to celebrate their achievements as we send them off on their next adventure. 

We are grateful to have been part of your musical journey and wish you the best!

GRADUATING SENIORS: Fill out our online form to participate in the showcase.

 

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Chelsea P.

Girl Choir (10 years)
 
Musical Achievements

WCDA All-State Treble Choir 2022

Future Plans

Studying computer science at UW-Madison

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Dominic U.

ASTRO/LYSO (2 years)
Chamber Ensembles (2 years)
Cello Student of Roza Borisova (8 years)
Piano Student of Michael Rivers (2 years)
 
Musical Achievements

WSMA District Solo & Ensemble - I* rating (Cello, 2019-2022)
WSMA State Solo & Ensemble - I rating (Cello, 2019-2021, 2022 tbd)
Nominee for WSMA Exemplary Performance Award (Cello, April 2019)
WSMA Middle Level State Honors Orchestra (Cello, 2018)
WSMA Senior Level State Honors Orchestra (Cello, 2021)
LCMS Honors Recital Performer (Cello, 2016)
Appleton North Honors Orchestra (Cello, 2018-2022)
Passed ABRSM Grade 1 piano test with Distinction (2019)

Future Plans

Mathematics major at UW-Madison

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Abbey B.

Girl Choir (9 years)
 
Future Plans

Studying to become an elementary school teacher

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Georgina M.

Violin Student of Nori Kalman (4.5 years)

Future Plans

Astrophysics major at UW-Madison, then pursuing PhD

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Charlotte B.

Girl Choir (10 years)
Piano Student of Larisa Topolkaraeva (14 years)

Musical Achievements

WMTA State Competition Winner (x2)
LCMS Honors Recital Performer (x2)
WSMA Honors Choir (3 years)
University of Michigan Summer Voice Institute
St. Olaf College Voice Scholarship

Future Plans

Studying vocal performance and music education at St. Olaf College

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Andrew H.

Piano Student of Larisa Topolkaraeva (4 years)
Viola Student of Barbara Beechey (4 years)

Musical Achievements

Badger Keyboard State Competition - Honorable Mention (2021)
WSMA State Orchestra (2019)

Future Plans

Studying neuroscience at Northwestern University

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Paige G.

Violin & Viola Student of Kin Chau (11 years)

Musical Achievements

WSMA Middle & High School Honors Orchestra (6 years)
Fox Valley Youth Orchestra - Principal Violist
Wisconsin State Solo & Ensemble Festival - Violin and Viola Solos

Future Plans

Studying human & organizational development and mathematics at Vanderbilt University

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Nola M.

Girl Choir (10 years)
Voice Student of Keira Jett (4 years)

Musical Achievements

State Solo & Ensemble (x2)

Future Plans

Music education major and art minor at UW Stevens Point

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Madeline B.

Alto Saxophone Student of Kelley Carpenter (6 years)

Musical Achievements

WSMA District Solo & Ensemble: 50+ I* ratings in 6 instruments.
WSMA State Solo & Ensemble: 50+ I ratings in 6 instruments.
WSMA State Solo & Ensemble: piano duet exemplary performance nomination.
Wisconsin State Honors Band: First chair Flute 1 for two years.
Stars of Tomorrow Milwaukee Symphony: Honorable Mention.

Future Plans

Studying biology and pre-chiropractic at St. Norbert College

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Aimee P.

Symphonic Band (2 years)
Wind Ensemble (4 years)

Musical Achievements

Outstanding Musician 2018
Golden Throat Award 2021
Band Letter 2021
FVYSO Conductor's Award 2022

Future Plans

Studying pre-physical therapy and music at Carroll University

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Bailey B.

Girl Choir (10 years)

Musical Achievements

State Solo and Ensemble finalist
PAC Chairman’s Gala

Future Plans

Studying business and finance at UW-Whitewater

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Alyssa V.

Girl Choir (10 years)

Musical Achievements

Busch Vocal Music Award Nominee

Future Plans

Studying dietary science and wellness at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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Maya R.

Chamber Odyssey - 5 years(?)
ASTRO/LYSO (2 years)
Girl Choir (10 years)
Violin/Viola Student of Kin Chau (12 years)
Piano Lessons with Michael Rivers (6 years)
Summer Musical Theater Workshop

Future Plans

Studying biochemistry and Spanish at Gustavus Adolphus College

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Danika T.

Girl Choir (8 years)

Future Plans

Studying at UW-Eau Claire