by David Oertel | Jul 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
DAVID WILLIAM OERTEL, conductor of the Starlight Symphony Orchestra in Wimberley TX is a finalist of The American Prize in Orchestral Programming—the Vytautas Marijosius Memorial Award, 2021, in the community orchestra division. David was selected from applications...
by David Oertel | Sep 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
DAVID WILLIAM OERTEL wins third place for The American Prize in Orchestral Programming—the Vytautas Marijosius Memorial Award, 2020! DAVID WILLIAM OERTEL, conductor of the Starlight Symphony Orchestra in Wimberley TX is the third-place winner of The American Prize in...
by David Oertel | Feb 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
The level of artistry our young artists have achieved, at such a young age, is staggering. In this concert series you will hear some memorable performances by three highly talented and charming young people. Our competition was held on Saturday, January 4th – just a...
by David Oertel | Jan 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Lauren Mathews, 16, is in the eleventh grade at Seven Lakes High School in Katy, Texas. She currently studies cello with Brinton Smith, principal cellist of the Houston Symphony and Sami Myerson Khang. Lauren began studying cello with Donna Rogers at the age of 5. As...
by David Oertel | Jan 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Glenn Choe, age 15, is a sophomore at Vista Ridge High School in Cedar Park, Texas. He began percussion when he joined the middle school band program, and has now been playing for five years under the direction of Hector Gil in both middle school and high school. As...
by David Oertel | Jan 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Sophia Louie, age 14, is a freshman at Westwood High School. She started playing violin at the age of 8 with Dr. Amy Harris. After playing for only 2 and 1/2 years she was awarded Honorable Mention in the 8th Young Musicians’ Festival Competition. Since 2016 she has...
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