The String Academy Virtuosi performed for the opening event of the IVCI (International Violin Competition of Indianapolis) – The Juried Exhibition of Student Art Awards Ceremony at Indiana Landmarks in Indianapolis. They played to a full and enthusiastic audience. Thank you Glen Kwok for this opportunity.

Congratulations to Cooper Olsen and Miranda Isbitts for placing 1st and 3rd in a new competition in Kentucky, The Essential Music Competition. Heide and Andrew Gaschke placed 2nd in the National AACS Competition. Bravo to all!!

Daniel Larsen is the 4th place winner of the Regeneron Science Competition and received a $100,000 prize. What a great accomplishment!

Congrats to Heidi Gaschke for winning the top prize in the State Competition for Christian Schools!

Justin Bartlett and James Robinson, Miranda Isbitts, Cooper Olsen and Abby Ko with Kerson Leong. Thank you to Kerson for a wonderful master class. His knowledge of how the bow works and his ability to articulate this was inspiring!

Elson Koh is the winner of the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra Competition this year. He will be performing the entire Sibelius Concerto with the BSO in the Fall. Looking forward.

Robin Scott, currently a member of the Ying Quartet and Professor at Eastman, and former String Academy student gave a fabulous class and performed an inspiring concert at the JSoM. It was over 20 years ago that Robin was a Virtuosi member. Time runs molto allegro! Thank you! Hiding safely behind masks are Abby Ko,… Read more »

Abby Ko has continued her winning streak. She place first in the Senior Division of the Indianapolis Youth Orchestra and received Honorable Mention in the Muncie Symphony Competition. Congratulations!

Daniel Larsen is one of 40 finalists (out of 1800 contestants) to win a major scholarship from the Regeneron Science Talent Search. The last round of the Talent Search will be held in Washington, DC in March. Go for it, Daniel!!!

Happy New Year! 2022 has a good ring to it with many wonderful things ready to unfold. Keep your eyes on our calendar for the concerts and master classes. We also are welcoming Sarah Le Van who will be joining our faculty. She has been teaching the last years in her hometown of Los Angeles…. Read more »