Meet this month's classical kid

MAY 2008
SHENG-TZU LIM

Classical 90.7 KVNO is pleased to announce that 13-year old pianist Sheng-Tzu Lim is our Classical Kid for the month of May! A student at Millard North Middle School, Sheng-Tzu has been a winner at several piano competitions; she continues her studies at The Piano Performance Center. When not working on her scales and etudes, Sheng-Tzu is a big fan of movies, not only for the stories but also for the cinematic scores within the films. And, she's a fan of KVNO! If it's May, it must be our Classical Kid, Sheng-Tzu Lim!

APRIL 2008
JOE FITZGERALD

Joe is active not just as a musician but also as an actor. And when not appearing on stage with Opera Omaha or singing with the St. Cecilia Schola Cantorum choir, Joe's participating in school plays and practicing a wide array of instruments, from string bass, to organ, to piano! Joe enjoys listening to KVNO to learn more about composers and their music. He's a Renaissance Man at the age of 12 -- he's Joe Fitzgerald, KVNO's Classical Kid for April!

MARCH 2008
HARRY SIMMONS

13-year old Harry, a student at Lewis & Clark Middle School, has a serious interest in music. When not practicing the piano, he's studying about composers, attending live concerts, listening to Classical 90.7 KVNO and adding to his collection of classical music CDs. Harry also enjoys reading science fiction and epic fantasy novels. We'll agree with one of Harry's teachers who says he's "a remarkable musician". Congratulations to Harry Simmons, KVNO's Classical Kid for March!

FEBRUARY 2008
KOYAL ANSINGKAR

Koyal is an Omaha violinist and vocalist who turns 9 on Valentine's Day! (By the way, Koyal means "Nightingale" in the Indian language of Marathi.) When not listening to the classical music on KVNO, Koyal enjoys learning more about traditional Indian music, reading, and singing in her school chorus. From all of us at Classical 90.7 KVNO, congratulations to our "Valentine's Day" Classical Kid for February, Koyal Ansingkar!

JANUARY 2008
ERIN DONAHUE

KVNO is proud to begin 2008 with a truly outstanding Classical Kid, Erin Donahue! 12-year old Erin has won ratings of "Superior" in Omaha-area piano competitions; her piano teacher says Erin excels in playing music from across many eras, from the Baroque to more modern pieces. When not practicing -- and listening to KVNO -- Erin joins her friends to compete in a local bowling league. Congratulations to Erin Donahue, January's Classical Kid!

DECEMBER 2007
TAILONG XU

2007's terrific year of Classical Kids concludes with Beveridge Middle School student Tailong Xu. During a recent talent show Tailong played the piano so well, that, after he finished his selection, his principal asked him to play an encore! In addition to music, Tailong loves to swim competitively and is an ace at ping-pong. Tailong's favorite spot on the radio? Classical 90.7 KVNO!

NOVEMBER 2007
LANA WANG

Westside Middle School student Lana Wang is KVNO's Classical Kid for November. She plays the piano and violin; she's also a singer! In addition to her performing talents -- which won her third place in a recent Young Artist Competition -- Lana enjoys creating art and looking at the ways both music and art can help her express her feelings. Lana's piano teacher admires her unflagging enthusiasm for every new project, saying that Lana simply loves making music!

OCTOBER 2007
JACOB WHITE

11 year-old Jacob White is KVNO's Classical Kid for October. Jacob is a cellist who attends Millard North Middle School. In addition to the cello, Jacob also plays the tuba and recorder, and participates in the choir. Jacob enjoys reading as well -- he says it helps stimulate his imagination!

SEPTEMBER 2007
ILYA SHATS

Pianist Ilya Shats is September's Classical Kid here at KVNO. He attends Russell Middle School and is a pianist. When not practicing his keyboard technique Ilya keeps his mind nimble with games and by listening to KVNO! He says he enjoys the music on Classical 90.7 because it allows him to hear and feel what the composers were thinking when they wrote their pieces. Ilya's piano teacher continues to be amazed by his progress as a student.