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Violin

Roman's Experience and Accomplishments

Education

  • Began playing violin in October of 2018

  • Started private lessons at Springfield Music in October 2018.

  • Started private lessons with Mark McKinney in 2019. 

  • Began learning under direction of Dr. David Hays (MSU) in December 2021.

  • String Fling Camp, 2022, 2023

  • MSU Esterhazy Quartet Camp, 2023

  • ICT Youth Artist Academy, 2023

Ensembles and Activities

  • Springfield Junior Youth Symphony, 2020 - 2021 (Co-First Chair)

  • Springfield Youth Symphony, 2022 - Present (Co-Principal)

  • Missouri Philharmonic Orchestra, 2022 - Present

  • String Theory, 2021 - Present

  • Galloway Chamber Orchestra, 2022 - Present

  • Kickapoo High School Perfect Fifths Quartet, 2023 - Present

  • Kickapoo High School Chamber Orchestra, 2022 - Present

  • Missouri All-State Orchestra, 2023, 2024

  • Missouri State University’s String Project, mentoring young students, 2022 - Present

Recognition

  • Has been first chair in every school orchestra he’s been a part of (5th grade through current year)

  • Many awards for participation and team leading from school orchestra teachers.

  • 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.

  • Has received top marks in every audition/district competition he’s participated in.

  • Springfield Youth Symphony Concerto Award Winner, 2023

  • Awarded a place in the 2023 Missouri All State Orchestra his freshman year of high school, December 2022.

  • Awarded a place in the 2024 Missouri All State Orchestra his sophomore year of high school, December 2023.

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