Student Music Contest with Audrey Dahlgren

Posted by Wes Bradford

on Nov 26, 2013

Audrey Dahlgren introduced the 6 music contestants, who introduced their parents and other family members in attendance. Each of the contestants introduced his or her instrument and the piece to be played, and then performed and were evaluated by our judging committee.

Contestants from Palos Verdes High School were Quentin Thelen (Yamaha electric piano), Zachary DiLello (flügelhorn, a trumpet-like instrument with a wider bore, formerly used on the battlefield), and Aris Kare (guitar, jazz ballad).

Contestants from Peninsula High School were Lucy Wang (violin, accompanied on Yamaha electric piano), Nicole Svitanovich (electric piano, Bach’s “Prelude in C Major”), and Omali Senaratha (accordion).

After these talented and superb performances for our Club audience, the judging committee announced the winner, Lucy Wang of Peninsula High School (3^rd from right in photo), and runner-up Zachary DiLello of Palos Verdes High School (2^nd from left in photo). Our congratulations and thanks to all of them for their hard work and participation. Lucy Wang will participate in our Rotary District 5280 competition at Loyola Marymount University on March 1, with prizes of $1000, $500, and $250 for the top 3 contestants there. Go, Lucy!