Our 2015 Premier Performers: Ten Years of Inspiring Excellence – Anniversary Gala and Concert

We are proud to announce our 2015 Premier Performers! The will be appearing at our Gala Celebration on June 14 a the Vacaville Performing Arts Theater.

Each year we select the top 15 solo and / or group performers that demonstrate our standard of excellence in music education and performing arts. Each young artist must audition to demonstrate expressive musicianship and meticulous performance ability.

As we celebrate our 10th season, we present our finest group yet of Premier Performers. In addition to solo and concerto performances, the audience will enjoy performance selections from our TnT Rock Band and Treble Trio (woodwinds, and violin).

The young artists chosen to perform, as Premier Performers, must be actively enrolled as music students in Solano Music Conservatory. Solano Music Conservatory is a division of YACM that specializes in rigorous and private Music training.

Maggie Ewing, 17

The Finer Things, Jane Eyer

Joshua Wilmerding, 13

Maleguena, Luciano

Kristen Bakken, 13

Allegro Burlesco, Kulau

Tyler Smith, 15

Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, Grieg

Evan Lesoya, 16

Hungarian Rhapsody No.2, Liszt

Catie Whittet, 13

Vocal TBD

Jenna Kitzes, 14

Vocal TBD

Megan Albiress, 14

Vocal TBD

Senzal Ahmady, 13

Vocal TBD

Of those selected as Premier Performers, our 2014 – 2015 Featured Soloists represent the highest standard of achievement with YACM.

Madison Brown (16), Vocalist – Quando Men Vo (La Boheme), Puccini

Avalon Cook (17), Violinist – Concerto for Violin No. A minor, Bach

Allie Knitter (17), Pianist – Piano Concerto No. 1 G minor, Mendelssohn

Benjamin Mendiola, (16) - Pianist Rhapsody in Blue, G. Gershwin