Young musicians from The Percussion Scholarship Group in Chicago have appeared on From the Top for over a decade.
Today, they share “Girlfriends Medley” (arr. Bob Becker) – a ragtime medley with 5 marimba players including alums Avi Gotskind and Sean Edwards (soloist). This performance was recorded in 2020.
Chicago, Illinois The Percussion Scholarship Group performed on February 1, 2018, on Show 348 in Highwood, Illinois.
The Percussion Scholarship Group from Chicago, Illinois is coached by Patsy Dash and Douglas Waddell and comprised of seven percussionists from all over Chicago. They are: Angelica Lorenzo,16 (Loyola Academy College Prep); Allen Dai, 17 (Whitney M. Young Magnet High School); Bella Villasenor, 17 (Lincoln Park High School); Sui Lin Tam, 17 (Whitney M. Young Magnet High School), Avi Gotskind, 15 (Jones College Prep); Gregory Phifer, 16 (Lincoln Park High School) and Sean C. Edwards, 16 (Lindblom Math and Science Academy). Sean is a recipient of From the Top’s Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award.
The Percussion Scholarship Group’s performance on Show 348 is part of From the Top’s New Music Series, supported in part by the Amphion Foundation and the Aaron Copland Fund for Music.
Chicago, Illinois Sean performed on February 1, 2018, on Show 348 in Chicago, Illinois.
Show 348 Bio:
Sean C. Edwards (percussion), 16, is from Chicago, Illinois and is a sophomore at Lindblom Math and Science Academy. His favorite musical experience was performing at Carnegie Hall with NYO2 and proudest musical accomplishment was being accepted into the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Percussion Scholarship Program in 2011. Sean enjoys playing sports, reading, and playing video games.
Chicago, Illinois Avi performed on February 1, 2018, on Show 348 in Chicago, Illinois.
Show 348 Bio:
Avi Gotskind (percussion), 15, lives in Chicago, Illinois and is a freshman at Jones College Prep. Performing at Carnegie Hall with NYO2. Hobbies & interests outside of music include creative media, travel and socializing with friends.
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