Fox Lane String Quartet is Headed to the Annual Young Musicians Regional Concert
The Fox Lane High School Brahms String Quartet, made up of Emma Chang (violin I), Liliana Kimble (violin II), Meghana Uday (viola) and Samuel Liu (cello), has been selected for the Chamber Music Society's 41st Annual Young Musicians Concert series regional concert. This performance is a semi-final round that provides students with the opportunity to be chosen to play at the final concert at Alice Tully Hall.
"Being selected as a performer at the Annual Young Musicians Concert at Lincoln Center is prestigious,” said Janine Bergamini, Fox Lane’s director of orchestras. “The panel of judges encompasses world-class musicians, making the process of selection highly competitive. These students are exceptional in talent, maturity, and commitment and are highly deserving of this honor.”
Judges provided feedback after their last performance, with one stating, "Commendable effort in tackling challenging repertoire with a strong sound and well-coordinated tutti gestures. Your excellent ensemble work truly shines."
Another judge noted, "This is a great start to exploring this piece! Keep in mind that it is one of the most challenging quartets. You are doing a fantastic job with such demanding work!"
Junior Liliana Kimble, who has been playing the violin for eight years, appreciates the experience of playing in small ensembles like this one.
“I enjoy playing in ensembles because everyone's part is essential, and playing in a small group forces you to become more confident in your playing,” she said. “It also helps with leadership and listening skills.”
Junior Meghana Uday, who has played the viola for about nine years, finds it fascinating to think about how she plays differently depending on what part she’s playing in a section.
“I love hearing how my part fits with the other members of the orchestra,” Meghana said. “When I don't have the main melody in a section, I think it is very interesting to figure out how to change my playing to highlight the main part.”
Meghana also said that being a musician has changed the way she thinks about creativity.
“Learning to interpret music has taught me how to think outside the box and express ideas in unique ways,” she said. “Excelling in music requires more than just technical skills; it’s about finding ways to bring emotion and meaning to each piece, which has helped me approach problems creatively in other areas of life. It’s also made me realize that there are many different ways to solve a problem or convey a message, both in music and beyond.”
Please join us in congratulating these students on their incredible accomplishment and wishing them luck in the next round!
- FLHS