Clinton Symphony Orchestra has chosen its annual Young Artist, to be featured as soloist in a Saturday, February 25, 2017, concert at 7:30 p.m., in the Morrison High School Auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.
Allison Houldson, left, studies voice with Kathy Janicek, of Morrison, and has sung in choirs since 5th grade. She has been selected for the Illinois All-State Honor Choir both her Junior and Senior years.
The annual Young Artist project offers high school musicians an audition experience, similar to college entrance and organizational entry requirements. Each student received comments and helpful suggestions from a panel of musicians from the orchestra. One student is invited to perform their prepared solo in concert, accompanied by the orchestra.
In addition to Houldson, the panel gave honorable mention to another soprano, Hannah Seavey, a Junior at Chadwick-Milledgeville High School.
Both students will receive scholarship awards from the Symphony.
Program notes for the music to be performed and other concert information is available on the website. The Clinton Symphony Orchestra is in its 63rd concert season.