MusicFest 2025

Division: Voice

I participated in multiple competitions, won multiple gold and silver medals, won the Young Artist competition, and had the incredible honor of performing with the Spokane Symphony. I remember being in the presence of professional musicians and savoring every minute of such a unique and exciting opportunity.

Instrument Played: Piano
Years in MusicFest: 2023-2024

Last year was my first year participating in MusicFest! ! My teacher helped me discover this opportunity and it was such a cool experience. I don’t know a lot of others my age who play at this level so it was fun to meet some.  This event challenged me to improve and strive for a higher level of performance.

Instrument Played: Guitar
Years in MusicFest: 2016-2017

My favorite MusicFest memory was performing with the Spokane Symphony and meeting all of the other Young Artist winners! MusicFest was a wonderful opportunity to prepare music, perform it for an audience, receive feedback from an experienced master of my instrument, and hear other young musicians playing at a really high level. I think of the lessons I learned from that experience often. 

Instrument Played: Clarinet
Years in MusicFest: 2019, 2023

My favorite part of MusicFest was performing with the Spokane Symphony on a piece that used to scare me! MusicFest Northwest is about people. It was fun to hang out with musicians passionate about their craft!

Instrument Played: Trombone
Years in MusicFest: 2019, 2023-2024

My favorite memory by far was getting to compete this last year. In the warm up room before the competition I recall feeling extremely nervous and like nothing was happening, but as soon as I got to hear the first trumpet player I was completely taken away by the music. I had a blast. I remember thinking just what an honor it was to be there, sharing and receiving such incredible music.