2010 Concerto Competition
Midwest Young Artists celebrates the 14th year of its annual Walgreens National Concerto Competition, held at the MYA Center at Fort Sheridan on January 2 & 3, 2010. Prizes include an opportunity to perform with the MYA Symphony Orchestra and on the prestigious From the Top radio program. Walgreens Corporation’s annual sponsorship enables MYA to provide students with distinguished judges, a DVD recording of their performance, written performance evaluations, and an inviting and nurturing environment in which to participate.
2009-2010 Results
MYA Orchestra Division - Junior Level
String Category
Honorable Mentions:
Carissa McQuaid, violin
Christopher Gao, cello
David Berghoff, viola
String Category Winner: Rachel Stenzel, violin
Winds & Percussion
Winds & Percussion Winner: Theodore Mavrakis, clarinet
Early Music Category
Early Music Category Winner: Richard Li, cello
MYA Orchestra Division Junior Level Overall Winner: Rachel Stenzel, violin
Open Division - Junior Level
String Category
Honorable Mentions:
Tabitha Oh, violin
Rachel Hsu, violin
Ursula Steele, violin
Serena Harnack, violin
Nadia Maudhoo, violin
Ju Hyun Lee, cello
Daniel Kaler, cello
String Category Winner: Gallia Kastner, violin
Piano Category
Honorable Mentions:
Yoan Ganev
Kyle Jannak-Huang
Ryan Jannak-Huang
Benjamin Kolot
Piano Category Winner: David Hou
Early Music Category
Early Music Category Winner: Roger Shen, piano
Open Division Junior Level Overall Winner: Gallia Kastner, violin
MYA Orchestra Division - Senior Level
String Category
Honorable Mentions:
Emily Acri, violin
Jorie Butler-Geyer, violin
Ariel Chapman, viola
Devon Naftzger, viola
Alan Snow, violin
Madeliene Steup, violin
Ingrid Watts, violin
String Category Winner:
Ben Solomonow, cello
Piano Category
Honorable Mention: Stella Tu
Piano Category Winner: James Stinehart
Voice Category
Honorable Mention: Marissa Simmons
Voice Category Winner: Sarah Greene
Winds & Percussion Category
Honorable Mentions:
Sam Mattenson, clarinet
Zach Popp, horn
Connor Thummel, trombone
Tamara Winston, oboe
Winds & Percussion Category Winners:
Tianyao (Tim) He, sax
Amy Pikler, recorder
Early Music Category
Honorable Mentions:
Kyle Besetzny, gamba
Meridith Stauber, flute
Tamara Winston, oboe
Early Music Category Winner: Devon Naftzger, viola
MYA Orchestra Division Senior Level Overall Winner: Ben Solomonow, cello
Open Division - Senior Level
String Category
Honorable Mentions:
Kevin Hu, violin
Kiyoshi Hayashi, violin
Ben Fried, cello
Leah Latorraca, violin
String Category Winner: Allan Steele, cello
Piano Category
Honorable Mentions:
Frank Wu
Nathan Noh
Piano Category Winner: Andrew Ly
Voice Category
Honorable Mention:
Marina Stingley
Voice Category Winner: Gracie Williams
Winds & Percussion Category
Honorable Mentions:
Marcelina Suchocka, percussion
Allison Schafernak, clarinet
Winds & Percussion Category Winner: Connor Mikula, alto saxophone
Early Music Category
Early Music Category Winner: Clark Ikezu, violin
