Winnie Xu
"My name is Winnie Xu and I've been playing violin since I was 8 years old. Besides playing violin in orchestra, I like to listen to music and hang out with friends"
Brooke Talbott
Brooke Talbott began playing the violin in 5th grade. Mrs. Carpenter has been her only teacher. Brooke has enjoyed participating in Solo Fest, District Festival, Friends String Day, All City Honors Orchestra, the music festival in Branson, school concerts, and is really looking forward to Midwest in December.
Ceslie Parker-Waller
"My name is Ceslie and I love being in the Robinson Middle Orchestra with all my friends and especially Ms. Carpenter. I've been playing the violin for 3 years ever since fifth grade, the piano for 8 years ever since I was five, and recently I have been teaching myself the guitar. One last thing...I LOVE MUSIC. :D"
Shivpriya Sridhar
" My name is Shivpriya Shirdar. I am in the 7th grade and I have been playing the violin since I was 10. Other that playing the violin, I love to listen to music, hang out with friends and draw. I have one older sister, and my favorite color is teal. :) "
Heidi Chavez, attorney-at-law
"Hello, last time I checked my name is Heidi Chavez and I've been playing the violin for almost four years. I spent twenty years in medical school and have a PhD in Alabama studies. When not practicing various instuments, which is most of the time, I can be found writing, drawing, sleeping, or being sarcastic (or? More like always). I like fettucini alfredo, the color yellow, sociopaths, and pomegranites . I also have an obession with giraffes!"
Sama Duncan
" I've played violin for a while. But it's not the only instument I play. "
Stephen Flemons
"Hey! My name is Stephen Flemons and being in the Robinson Middle School Orchestra is an awesome experience. I have been playing the violin for 3 years. Also I love to play video games."
Kevin Cao
"HEY!!!!, my name is Kevin Cao, i've been playing the violin since 5th grade. I enjoy helping the enviroment with my friends. It's a long and hard job but it is worth it."
David Kobza
"I am David Kobza, I play the violin. I like to talk and spend time with friends, i also love to go camping and play video games in my free time."
Hannah Tobias
"My name is Hannah Tobias. I'm a Seventh grade violinist at Robinson Middle School, and i love hanging out with my friends."
Romina Vargas
" My name is Romina and I play the violin in the Robinson Orchestra. I've been playing since the fifth grade. "
Myra DeGrandmont
"Hi my name is Myra. I've been playing violin for six years, and my favorite color is green."
Fiona D'Souza
"I am Fiona D'Souza. I have played the viola since 6th grade. Other than orchestra I like to hang out with my family."
Briam Elias
Hello, my name is Briam Elias. I play and have played the viola since 5th grade. I enjoy watching movies, making extremely hard origami models, and reading. I can’t wait to go to Chicago this December!
Parnia Razi
I began playing the viola in 5th grade. It was really fun and ever since then I’ve been enjoyed playing in my school orchestra. Every year, orchestra gets more and more fun!
Rebecca Nash
"Hi, I am Rebecca Nash. I have been playing cello for 3 years and outside of school I love to run and play volleyball."
Natalie Lenoch
"I have been playing cello since fifth grade. I really enjoy playing. I like playing tennis and being with friends while playing cards."
Megan Sinik
"My name is Megan Sinik and I have been playing the cello since fifth grade. My favorite color is purple and my favorite sport is soccer."
Sam Mitra
"HEY, I'm Sam!(: I play cello and have been for about 3 years. Aside from cello playing I love to listen to music."
Maddi MacDonald
"My first instrument was the violin, but now since 5th grade it's the cello. I love my cello and I also love my friends and family."
Sergio Soto
"I've played the cello since 5th grade and I still enjoy playing. I don't like haters so back off! I love all my friends though."
Mingee Kim
"Hi! My name is Mingee Kim, and I am 12 years old. My hobbies are to play tennis and the violin. I have played the violin since I was 5 years old, and I am eager to attend to the Midwest Orchestra Trip. My favorite composer is Mozart, and my all time favorite professional violinist is Sarah Chang. I can't wait until this December, when we get to perform in Chicago, because we are the only middle school attending! :O"
Janis Hwang
" My name is Janis Hwang and I started playing the violin in the 1st grade. And I am a 6th grader at Robinson Middle School. I started swimming at "Wichita Swim Club" when I was 2 or 3 years old, and I still am. I enjoy playing the piano too. I started playing at the age of 4, and I'm continuing to play well. "
Abby Mason
"My name is Abby Mason. I have been playing cello since I was in 5th grade and am currently taking private lessons. Besides orchestra I love playing softball and drawing."
Adan S.
"I am a violinist and I have been playing since the 5th grade. I love to play soccer and basketball with friends outside."
Emma Walsh
" My name is Emme Walsh and I play th violin. I've played since 5th grade, but I learned so much from Ms. Carpenter over the past two years. "
Caitlin Cordes
"My name is Caitlin Cordes, I have been playing the violin since fourth grade abd have enjoyed it since. I knew the violin was right for me because it is easily portable and I really enjoy the high sounding strings, which are easily recognizable in concerts. When I am not playing my instrument I am usually seen hanging with friends, watching T.V. or playing soccer and chess. I am a daring almost-teenager who likes to get dirty and is very competitve. I am also very unique; I am a tomboy who enjoys wearing red and blue striped suspenders and speaking with a British accent. Because of what I wear, I have acquired the name "Suspenders" from my friends and principle."
Cindy Hwang
"My name is Cindy Hwang and I have played the violin since I was in fifth grade. I love to listen to music and play with animals!"
Holly Fox
"My name is Holly, and I have played the viola since the fifth grade. I like to read and play with my dog"
Ella McClain
"Ella McClain is a fun and funky second year viola player. She is an intense reader and loves to write. Her favorite hobbies are riding horses, playing her viola, and cuddling with her cat, Cupcake."
Millicent LI
"HI, my name is Millicent Li and I'm 12 years old and in the 6th grade in the 2010-2011 school year and I'm going to be a 7th grade in 2011-2012 school year.( to be 13 years old on sep. 16). I have been playing violin for about 6 years. I've also participated in many orchestral activities.- In the forth grade i participated in the spring 2009 young people's concert. I'm also in the Wichita Youth Symphony. This year in 7th grade I'll be in the repertory Orchestra( for the past 2 years I was in the Youth Chambers Orchestra). Other things i've done are mainly volunteer work with violin playing. I' ve played for pre-concerts at Century II, The Symphony sho house, and the woman's Association that sipports the Wichita Youth Symphonies, and it's fun. Also many school related violin playing like my school orchestra and solo/ensemble."
Emily Hedrick
" Hello! I am Emily Hedrick. I have played violin since I was nine years old. I enjoy playing violin alot and in my spare time I like to cook and sew."
Emme Kuttler
"I play a German instrument. When I'm not practicing, I play with my lab, Scout."
Lia Savage
"Lia Savage is a second year viola player and is very excited for the Chicago orchestra trip. Others than playing the viola she enjoys playing sports and hanging out with friends."
Irfan Ansari
"My name is Irfan Ansari and i play the viola. i also enjoy swimming, playing the piano, and volunteering for the community."
Catherine Yang
"I have been playing violin since third grade, and I really enjoy it. I like reading, science, creative writting, and playing piano, as well."
Ryan Zhuang
"I am Ryan Zhuang, and I am in the 6th-7th grade at robinson Middle School. I have played the viola for 2 years, and personally I think the viola is the best because it is not as high as the violin and not as low as the cello. I also like to read, shoot arrows, play chess, guitar and piano, as well as play videogames."
Chad
" I play the viola and i am in 6th grade going to be 7th grade. I've been playing for 2 years and it's really cool to go to chicago."
Tanaya
" Hey my name is Tanaya and I have been playing viola for 2 years going on 3 years. I'm looking forwards to keep on playing my instrument."
Megan Roth
"My name is Megan Roth and I play the viola. I have been playing the viola for about two years. And when I'm not playing the viola I like to spend time with my friends."
Owen Sammerfeld
"I have been playing the viola since 5th grade. and have had Janel and Mrs.Carpenter as Teachers. I enjoy reading, playing video games, and play the viola most of the time. I also collect cards and volunteer at the library."
Sae Hee
" My name is Sae Hee and I love playing violin. if I'm not playing my violin I like playing with my siblings. "
Erin Mittmen
"Hi. My name is Erin, and I'm a 6th grader at Robinson Middle School. I play violin, and when I'm not doing that, I always enjoy playing soccer."
Benjamin Nelson
"Hi, my name is Benjamin Nelson and I play the cello. I also play the drums and the piano. In my free time, I love to play outside. I like to play soccer and basketball."
Olivia
" My name is Olivia and I have been playing the cello since 5th grade. When I am not playing, I play sports liek volleryball and soccer."
Brooke Taylor
A viola player.
Nirvi Ajmera
" My name is Nirvi Ajmera. I have been playing the violin for two years now. I also like to play soccer and read in my free time. "
Salma Rios
" Hey my name is Salma Rios and I am a violin player at Robinson Middle School. When I'm not playing my violin, I play sports. "
Lori Pangburn
"Hola! i play bass, both classical and electrical. When I'm not in school, I draw Manga/ chibi. I'm also the bassist and singer in my band."
Omar
" I play the cello in the orchestra and I am very good at it too! Usually in my free time I go on the computer or watch TV, ect..., but I also love playing sports. "
Travis Casey
" My name is Travis Casey and I've played the viola for 2 years. Apart from the viola I like to play baseball and videogames. I kinda like school and I am a 6th grader at Robinson Middle school. "
