Pioneer Orchestra excels at State Solo and Ensemble Festival

Every Pioneer entry earned either a Division I or Division II rating, with over 85 percent receiving the highest distinction of Division I

The Pioneer Orchestras proudly participated in the State Solo and Ensemble Festival in Chelsea on March 21, presenting 47 events. Every Pioneer entry earned either a Division I or Division II rating, with over 85% receiving the highest distinction of Division I.

Participants Include: Madison Alcaine; Arthur Arum; Marie Bacalis; Olivia Bacalis; Elena Bauman; Ethan Besirli; Zoe Bierdz; Anna Birchok; Kai Bishop-Cain; Amelia Burns; Merav Caine; Kevin Chen; Natalie Clay; Elise Corey; Fiona Cuneo; Olivia DelProposto; Liam Eisele; Evie Ellis; Stella Garcia; Amber German; Josephine Hard; Louise Hilton; Henry Hu; Paloma Jackson-Rubenstein; Joseph Kim; Zachary Koolage-Hall; Hannah Lee; Yundi Li; Otis Lillie; Josephine Lin; Andrew Loh; Giovanni Luna; Jonah Makman-Levinson; Gavin Martens; Charlie McArdle; Rosie Meisler; Pluto Meisler; Karsten Myklebust; Carolyn Nelson; Genevieve Nuxoll; Isabelle Picton; Hattie Pok; Warren Prior; Mara Rotenberg; Avery Samford; Aaron Schoenhals; Stav Shani; Harper Smith; Isabella Soriano; Yuwei Sun; Christopher Tanner; Maya Thornton; Beatrix Uhle; Olivia Warmbier; Jocelyn Wong; Hyunsung Woo; Addie Yon; Edward Zhang; Sophia Zhen; and Juliana Zhou.

In addition to these outstanding results, several performances were selected for nomination to the next level of competition/showcase—an honor reserved for the most exceptional events as presented through the adjudicated process.

Outstanding Ensemble Nominations

• Edward Zhang and Joseph Kim, String Duet
• Pioneer Chamber Orchestra (PCO): Hyunsung Woo, Marie Bacalis, Josephine Lin, Stella Garcia, Henry Hu, Avery Samford, Rosie Meisler, Kevin Chen, Pluto Meisler, Beatrix Uhle, Aaron Schoenhals, Stav Shani, Fiona Cuneo, Hannah Lee, and Maya Thornton

Outstanding Solo Nominations

• Stav Shani, Double Bass
• Amelia Burns, Violin

MSBOA Honors Chamber Orchestra Invitation

• Mara Rotenberg, viola
• Stella Garcia, violin
• Amelia Burns, violin
• Natalie Clay, cello

“I want to commend all of our students for their dedication, preparation, and artistry,” said Jonathan Glawe, Pioneer’s Performing Arts Department Chair and Director of Orchestras. “These results reflect not only individual excellence but also the strength and commitment of our entire orchestra program. I am so proud to be a Pioneer!”