St. Francis High School sophomore Serena Harnack was one of 12 students nationwide invited to participate in the 2014 Brian Lewis Young Artist Program which is being held June 22- July 3 in Ottawa, Kansas. Through this free program, Serena will receive private instruction, time to rehearse with the orchestra, and the opportunity to perform solo with the Ottawa Chamber Symphony.
Serena’s audition was a DVD recording of her performing a Tchaikovsky Concerto movement, a Bach Solo, and a Sarasate’s Carmen Fantasy Showpiece. Together with her application, list of studies, and a letter of recommendation from her private instructor, the audition was judged on a number of criteria as well as overall musicianship. Her admission to this program was highly selective.
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Serena was invited and also attended this program both in 2010 and 2011. She studied at Chautauqua, NY in 2012 and 2013.
