Share the Stage™ Contest
A contest for young musicians in grades 9-12
The Share the Stage Contest™ allows talented South Carolina students have the unique opportunity to share the stage with their professional counterparts.
Check back in Fall 2013 for information about the 3rd annual contest.
2012-13 Share the Stage™ Contest
Based on their video audition performance, eleven string players were chosen to perform on stage with the CSO for the Friday and Saturday, January 11-12, 2013 Russian Masters performance under the baton of renowned conductor JoAnn Falletta. The result was a performance of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake featuring the 90-piece orchestra of students and professionals—a rewarding experience for the Symphony musicians, the students, and the audience.
2012-13 Winners
Violin 1
- Savannah Cash
- Rachael Anne Dawson
- Jordan Elum
- Shannon Fitzhenry
Violin 2
- Liann I. Bova
- Vivek Menon
- Vivian Song
Cello
- Abigail Kent
- Sashank Sakamuri
- Xavier D. Westergaard
Bass
Winners of 2011-12 Share the Stage™ Contest:
Violin 1
- Nick Bentz
- Shannon Fitzhenry
- Jordan Elum
Violin 2
- Vivek Menon
- Rachael Dawson
Cello
- Abby Kent
- Xavier Westergaard
Bass