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San Antonio YOUNG ARTIST CONCERTWHO “Sonido Saguaro” — CPMF’s 2024 full-scholarship YAP ensemble of young classical music students
WHAT The 20th Annual Young Artist Program [YAP] NINE winners are announced: After competitive auditions, Education Director Craig Sorgi and Artistic Director Jeffrey Sykes are pleased to announce that they have chosen nine student musicians—including two VOICE STUDENTS for the second time ever in the program—as Young Artists in CPMF’s 20th Young Artist Program, CPMF’s flagship summer chamber music mentoring program. This full-scholarship program is led by Education Director Craig Sorgi (pictured above, right inset) and Education Assistant Karen Stiles, and is based at the Village at Incarnate Word. The NINE winners are [photos & bios available on our Media/PR page at our website]: Joseph McQuaid, violin [16, Liberal Arts & Science Academy]; Elizabeth Yao, violin [17, BASIS San Antonio]; Jadyn Dvořák, viola [18, Harlan HS]; Natalie Hinojosa, viola [16, Reagan HS]; Kade Stratton, cello [15, Pieper HS]; Kaeden Taylor, cello [18, Byron P. Steele II HS] Mia Rodriguez, flute [17, Byron P. Steele II HS]; Sophia Balmer, soprano [18, Texas Connections Academy] Charles Serrano, voice & trumpet [18, CT “Lady Bird” Johnson HS]
WHEN The Young Artist Program runs for 3 weeks during the festival, July 1 through 21, 2024
WHERE The program is based at CPMF’s San Antonio concert home, Univ. of the Incarnate Word. The Young Artists will form an ensemble—and ensembles—to study and perform chamber music. The curriculum will include private instruction and chamber music coaching's with Education Director Craig Sorgi, Education Assistant Karen Stiles, and Festival Artists, lecture classes on aspects of music performance/careers, as well as several community engagement concerts. The Young Artists, who are calling their ensemble SONIDO SAGUARO, will be presented in their own final concert on July 21, 3pm, showcasing the exceptional work they have put in during their 3-week residency under the guidance of seasoned, world-class teachers. As the young artists’ summer schedule of performances firms up, we will post it on our website, cpmf.us/yap-winners-2024. WHY A vibrant music festival organization commissions new works, showcases the talent of its musicians and the fruits of its collaborations, and serves the community in which it is based with the highest level of musical artistry and education. The Young Artist Program is the keystone of CPMF’s educational mission, offering to serious young musicians in the San Antonio area a TUITION-FREE opportunity to study with, and be mentored by, some of the nation’s top chamber musicians. The program also gives these young artists an opportunity to share their talents with the community in free concerts around greater San Antonio
Although it is a free concert, due to limited seating we do need you to register for your free ticket.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
University of the Incarnate Word, UIW Seddon Recital Hall, 4301 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78209, United States
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