Congratulations to the DCMS 2012-2013 Scholarship Winners
Isabella Markham is a 17 year old violist from Dallas, Texas. She began her musical studies at age 5 with Nicolette Solomon of The Suzuki Music Institute of Dallas. Isabella most recently received Grand Prize in The Collin County Young Artist Competition and performed with The Plano Symphony Orchestra on March 23, 2013 at The Eisemann Center. As a recipient of the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award she performed on the acclaimed radio program “From The Top” with host Christopher O’Riley. She is a student of the prestigious Perlman Music Program in Shelter Island, New York and winter residency in Sarasota Florida where she has studied since 2009. Isabella has been an active participant with the New Conservatory Orchestra of Dallas since age 9. She is passionate about sharing music and contributing positively to the lives of others. Future plans include studying Viola Performance and pursuing a career in music.
Annie Lehman started harp at the young age of 5 years old with great support and encouragement from her musical family, applying her piano and, later, composition background. She auditioned for the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra when she was in the 7th grade and became a member of the Philharmonic. Over the years, she often filled in as the harpist for the Wind Symphony and the Second Harpist of the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra. In 2012, Annie became the First Harpist in GDYO while continuing to fill in for the Philharmonic and the Dallas String Ensemble. Annie appeared as the harpist for the Allen Symphony Orchestra un the guest conducting of Jim Frank at their July 4th Spectacular. She earned a spot in the High School All Region Symphony Orchestra in Region 25 in 8th grade and held the position through her senior year. In 2012, Annie was accepted in the All-State Symphony Orchestra as Harp I. Throughout her high school years, Annie received Best Overall Musician in 2011, Outstanding Chamber Orchestra Member in 2012, the American Classic Outstanding Soloist in 2011 and 2013, as well as earning the Peak Music Festival Superior Musicianship Award in 2012. She has been given the Exemplary rating in Solo and Ensemble for six years. Annie was the guest performer in the American Youth Harp Ensemble Austria Tour in the winter of 2010. She also sang First Soprano in the choir that joined the harp ensemble on their tour. Her greatest inspiration to follow her passion in music has been the side-by-side Dallas Symphony Orchestra/GDYO performance where she was interviewed by the radio program “From the Top.” In her free time, Annie enjoys competing with her Jack Russell Terrier in dog agility, where she is a record holder for being the youngest competitor to achieve the Agility Dog Champion title. She is an active member of her church, the National Honor Society, an AP student, and enjoys oerforming for the community. Annie will be pursuing a double major in Harp Performance and Communications Disorders at the University of Houston this fall.
Congratulations to the DCM 2011-2012 Scholarship Winners
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