Charlotte Concerts

Outstanding Students

As part of our mission to support the arts and arts education in our local schools, Charlotte Concerts honors an outstanding local high school musician at each of our concerts. Outstanding Students demonstrate excellence and interest in the serious study of the performing arts.

Outstanding Students are featured in our playbill, recognized at “their” special performance, provided complimentary tickets for their family and teacher, and meet the artist following the concert.

The Outstanding Students for the 2014-2015 Season are:

Ian Stewart

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Ian Stewart

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 Concerto Competition, Senior Division. Ian’s most memorable performance was a solo classical concert...

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Julian Ramirez

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Julian Ramirez

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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