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Strings musicians excell at Musical Performance Assessment in Miami

Six Ransom Everglades string students – Edmond Guy Baudin de la Valette ‘27, Karim Ghandour ‘29, Jayden Bennett Thomas ‘29, Ivy Chen ‘30, Celine Isabella Dubose ‘30 and Noah Brigneti Lopes ‘30 – earned the highest possible honor of "Superior with Distinction" at the Solo and Ensemble Music Performance Assessment (MPA) held February 6-7 at Southwood Middle School. The six led a contingent of 28 RE student-musicians, more than half of whom earned "Superior" honors or better under the direction of RE strings director Scott O'Donnell.
The student claimed six Superior with Distinction ratings, 12 Superior ratings and 10 Excellent ratings. The Superior with Distinction designation is reserved for students who perform their selections from memory while demonstrating exceptional technical, musical and artistic proficiency.
 
"I am very proud of these young musicians for following through on their commitment to improve their skills technically, musically and artistically," O’Donnell said. "I am confident the students will continue to reach new goals, set high standards for themselves and build a greater sense of self-confidence on their instruments."

O’Donnell also extended a thank you to accompanist Arn Xu and the students' parents. The next major event for RE musicians: the Ransom Everglades Symphony Orchestra will participate in the concert MPA event on March 17 at Coral Reef Senior High School.
 
Results

Upper School String Orchestra and Advanced Chamber Ensemble
  • Superior with Distinction: Edmond Guy Baudin de la Valette ‘27, Karim Ghandour ‘29, Jayden Bennett Thomas ‘29
  • Superior: Sienna Kim Bautista ‘27, Gianna Jacqueline Carvalho ‘26, Gillin Angella Carvalho ‘29, Emma Fayad ‘27, Samar Zeina Kodmani ‘27, MacKenzie Yan-Chi Lau ‘29, Tariq Maduro ‘26, Alicia V. Medina ‘26, Andrea Gabriella Medina ‘28, Ethan Andrew Moskovitz ‘27
  • Excellent: Ivanna Barroso ‘28, Ephram Brandwayn ‘26, Isha Sanjay Mavinkurve ‘28, Brayden Tate McDaniel ‘27, Ryan Alexandria Vinocur ‘28
Middle School Advanced String Orchestra
  • Superior with Distinction: Ivy Chen ‘30, Celine Isabella Dubose ‘30, Noah Brigneti Lopes ‘30
  • Superior: Alex Lord Borja ‘32, Noam Isaac Cariglio ‘31
  • Excellent: Sebastian Lucas Hosien ‘31, Mason John Pearce ‘30, Jake Reinhard ‘30, Ethan Max Siesel ‘30, Alyssa Wang ‘30
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