Roman Bunn
Roman's Experience and Accomplishments
Education
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Began playing violin in October of 2018
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Started private lessons at Springfield Music in October 2018.
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Started private lessons with Mark McKinney in 2019.
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Began learning under direction of Dr. David Hays (MSU) in December 2021.
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String Fling Camp, 2022, 2023
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MSU Esterhazy Quartet Camp, 2023
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ICT Youth Artist Academy, 2023
Ensembles and Activities
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Springfield Junior Youth Symphony, 2020 - 2021 (Co-First Chair)
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Springfield Youth Symphony, 2022 - Present (Co-Principal)
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Missouri Philharmonic Orchestra, 2022 - Present
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String Theory, 2021 - Present
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Galloway Chamber Orchestra, 2022 - Present
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Kickapoo High School Perfect Fifths Quartet, 2023 - Present
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Kickapoo High School Chamber Orchestra, 2022 - Present
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Missouri All-State Orchestra, 2023, 2024
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Missouri State University’s String Project, mentoring young students, 2022 - Present
Recognition
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Has been first chair in every school orchestra he’s been a part of (5th grade through current year)
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Many awards for participation and team leading from school orchestra teachers.
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8th grade, received Directors Award for Orchestra from his orchestra teacher in May 2022. Awarded place in the Springfield Junior Youth Symphony in 2021-2022 season.
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Has received top marks in every audition/district competition he’s participated in.
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Springfield Youth Symphony Concerto Award Winner, 2023
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Awarded a place in the 2023 Missouri All State Orchestra his freshman year of high school, December 2022.
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Awarded a place in the 2024 Missouri All State Orchestra his sophomore year of high school, December 2023.