Arts & Entertainment
Wilmette cellist to solo with MYAC Symphony Orchestra
James Baik, 17, of Wilmette, winner of the Walgreens National Concerto Competition, will perform with the MYAC Symphony Orchestra Feb. 24.
James Baik will perform his winning solo piece: the Schumann Cello Concerto in A minor Mvmt. 1 with Midwest Young Artists Conservatory's Symphony Orchestra on Sunday February 24 at 6:00 p.m. at Pick Staiger Concert Hall on the campus of Northwestern University.
Baik, 17, of Wilmette, is the Senior Open Division Winner, and one of four Overall Grand Winners in the Walgreens National Concerto Competition. He is a senior at New Trier High School and studies cello with Hans Jensen.
Tickets for the concert are $25/adult, $10/student. Tickets may be purchased at the event or online at https://mya.org/events/tickets.
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Midwest Young Artists Conservatory's classical, jazz, and choral programs serve students from grade school beginners through advanced pre-collegiate performers. Families interested in participating for the 2019-20 season can visit mya.org for placement audition information. For tickets to our events or more information about our programs visit mya.org or call 847-926-9898.