Ten FCDS Middle School Orchestra Students Earn Chairs at the N.C. Jr. Western Regional Orchestra
More than 454 string students competed for fewer than 170 spots in the elite N.C. Jr. Western Regional Orchestra, and FCDS earned the most chairs of any school in the region. Congratulations to the 10 FCDS Middle School students who won chairs to the elite N.C. Jr. Western Regional Orchestra.
The following students earned chairs to the top group, the Honors Orchestra:
Violin II
Olivia Gornik
Alec Jin
Viola
Sam Speakman
Cello
Dylan Gendrachi
Jack Sweeney
The following students earned chairs to the Repertory Orchestra:
Violin I
Olivia McNatt
Asmithaa Vinukonda
Viola
Owen Fowler
Cello
Harris Breitling
Marlena Hall
“This was by far one of the most competitive years,” said Orchestra Director Aaron Craven. It was especially hard for violinists, as more than 155 students scoring more than 167 points at the contest. “It’s a great honor to be selected to either orchestra, and I couldn’t be more proud of our students and our program.”
All winners will travel to Mallard Creek High School in Charlotte on Friday, April 4 to participate in a two-day festival that will culminate in a concert at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 5. Please congratulate these students when you see them!
Forsyth Country Day School (FCDS) is a private, college preparatory, independent school for preschool through high school located in Lewisville, NC, just outside of Winston-Salem. Students benefit from a challenging academic curriculum, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
Non-Discrimination Policy: Forsyth Country Day School is committed to administering all education and employment activities without discrimination based on one’s race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Non-Discrimination Policy: Forsyth Country Day School is committed to administering all education and employment activities without discrimination based on one’s race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
