MYSO is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 Concerto Competitions which took place Saturday, January 11.
The winners of these competitions will perform as featured soloists with their ensembles at concerts later this season. Please join us in congratulating the following musicians:
Senior Symphony
Winner:
- Colette Wiering, Violin
Runner-Up:
- Magdalena Masur, Violin
Honorable Mention:
- Johana Kim, Flute
- Gabrielle Peck, Cello
- Sal Stein, Violin
Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra
Winner:
- Kevin Mi, Cello
Runner-Up:
- Stephanie Neely, Violin
Honorable Mention:
- Kayli Abbott, Trombone
- Max Hemann, Viola
- Anabelle Rook, Bassoon
Philharmonia
Winner:
- Doobo Lee, Violin
Runner-Up:
- Charlotte Kojis, Flute
Honorable Mention:
- Monroe Emling, Violin
- Alaina Wu, Violin
Sinfonia
Winner:
- Elliana Kang, Violin
Runner-Up:
- Cheryl Liu, Cello
Honorable Mention:
- Owen Rynish, Cello
String Orchestra
Winners:
- Zsofia Cox, Violin (Central)
- Kaydence Piechowski, Bass (West)
Honorable Mention:
- Alexis Antos, Cello (West)
- Timothy Kieckhafer, Cello (West)
- Brandon Li, Cello (South)
