Ian Stewart, a high school junior, began taking formal piano lessons at age ten. In 2012, he began studies with Pamela Mullins of Matthews. Ian’s awards include 2014 Senior Division First Place Winner of the Charlotte Piano Teacher’s Forum Solo Auditions, the 2014 Charlotte Music Club Eugene Craft Piano Scholarship and Honorable Mention at both the 2013 CPTF Concerto Auditions, Senior Division, and the 2014 Charlotte Symphony Young Artist...

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Julian Ramirez is a sophomore at North Mecklenburg High School where he plays the alto saxophone as a member of the Symphonic Band. “He is a leader in his section and the entire band, based on his personal qualities and his musical knowledge,” says Kevin Herriman, band director.  Read...

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