Stars of the Future Perform at Vista
Vista Fine Arts presents four of the Tucson areas’ finest young artists. The instrumental soloists have earned numerous awards both locally and nationally. They will perform at Vista, Sunday, March 8, 2009. 2:30 pm. There is no admission charge. A free-will offering will be taken.
Jason Xu is a freshman at the University of Arizona. He has studied piano with Angeline Ng and currently with Dr. Chow-Tyne as well as pursuing a dual degree in mathematics and economics. Jason enjoys all types of music. He has performed Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Grieg”s Piano Concerto in A minor with the Civic Orchestra of Tucson.
Adam Ackerman is a freshman trumpet performance major at the University of Arizona, studying with Ed Reid. He plays in the UA Wind Ensemble, has played with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, studies drums with Robin Horn and is the drummer for the UA Studio Jazz Ensemble and the Olive St. Stompers. He also drums for Gaslight Theatre and Unity of Tucson among others.
Jinny Huh is a fifteen year-old freshman attending Catalina Foothills High School in Tucson, Arizona. She began her piano studies in preschool and is the student of Angeline Ng. Jinny also enjoys playing the flute. She will play the Beethoven sonata no. 7 in D. Schumann Romance in F# Op, 28 No 2, and Chopin Scherzo No. 1 Op.20.
Jonathan Cain, 21, is a senior at the University of Arizona majoring in cello performance and mathematics. He has served as a principal of the Arizona Symphony Orchestra, Assistant Principal of the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra and cellist for the Arizona Contemporary Ensemble and Sage Brush Trio. He teaches music and math to students of all ages. His teachers include Mark Votapek, Nancy Green Brinton Smith and Gordon Epperson.