Classical Kids Showcase
April 2023
Jeremy Wang
Congratulations to our KVNO Classical Kid for the month of April, Jeremy Wang! Jeremy is 12 and attends Aldrich Elementary School. He plays violin and piano and is starting to compose his own works. He says his composition is a little “crazy and cool.”
March 2023
Illyana Robinson
Congratulations to Illyanna Robinson, our KVNO Classical Kid for the month of March! Illyanna, who usually goes by Lilly, is 12 and attends St. Bernard’s. She plays piano, often for family, friends and at school, and she even composes, dedicating a work she wrote her mom.
February 2023
James Murphy
James is 9 years old, homeschooled and he loves playing piano for others. James has won a $300 scholarship from the Soener Foundation, which he says he’ll use to continue piano lessons. plus a Classical Kid t-shirt and the famous Bach chicken socks.
January 2023
Marty Si
Congratulations to Marty Si, our first KVNO Classical Kid for the new year! Marty is 10 and although he has been playing piano for over 4 years, he’s added many other instruments, such as guitar, drums and double bass, to his talents. Marty loves expressing his emotions when he plays, and he loves performing for family and friends.
December 2022
Niles Zhang
KVNO congratulates Niles Zhang, our KVNO Classical for the month of December! Niles is 13 and is in the 7th grade at Millard North Middle School. He originally played piano and now also plays violin, alto sax and tenor sax – and says he loves music! He’s won a $300 scholarship from KVNO and the Soener Foundation in memory of Mary Belle Soener.
November 2022
Emelia Weaver
Emelia Weaver is the kind of young person that teachers love to teach. She’s dedicated, works hard and is passionate about music. And she’s our November KVNO Classical Kid! She has won a $300 scholarship from the Soener Foundation in memory of Mary Belle Soener.