2 Morristown High Students Named Among Best Musicians in Morris County

The two have been nominated as May’s Musicians of the Month at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown and were recognized for their achievements on stage last week. The category for May’s nominations was Outstanding String Player or Orchestra Member.

Both were nominated by teachers at their school.

Joanna Duwel, a sophomore, was nominated by Normal Davis, who said:

“Joanna is a dedicated member of the Morristown High School Orchestra, where she is a leader in the cello section. In addition, Joanna has played the cello in the pit orchestras for the musicals at MHS, Frelinghuysen Middle School, and Delbarton School. She is a member of the Abbey Orchestra, and studies cello with Amy Butler-Visscher. She is a member of the select string ensemble at school and has performed for numerous school functions and community events. She is also a member of the Marching Colonials, Choir, and Jazz Choir. Joanna is a hard worker who has a deep love of music. She happily volunteers for all musical opportunities and performs on the cello with joy and enthusiasm, giving one hundred percent in every rehearsal. Joanna is a truly excellent orchestra student and I am happy to nominate her for student of the month - Outstanding String Player/Orchestra Member.”

Kristina Schaberg is capping her senior year at Morristown High School with her achievement, and was nominated by Mary Daly, who said:

“Kristina has performed with the MHS String Orchestra for four years. She has been our first chair cellist since her sophomore year. Kristina is a very musical cellist. She is also a very responsible student. Kristina helps out in numerous ways to assist me and the MHS String Orchestra. Her involvement includes: Running cello sectionals and cello lessons, Cellist in Select Strings Ensemble and Cabaret Night String Ensemble; Attendance taker, NJSMA Region HS Orchestra participant. Kristina is so also a very caring individual. Her cello section thinks the world of her as do the other students in the class. I would love to thank Kristina for all the dedication and love of music she has graced us with.”

Pictured: Second from left, Joanna Duwel. Not pictured: Kristina Schaberg. Photo Courtesy Mayo Performing Arts Center.

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