Auburn, AL
Classical Music
Our Events
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Cary Woods Elementary School
Live Regional Presentation
March 27, 2026 @ 8:15 AM -
Auburn Public Library
Live Regional Presentation
March 10, 2026 @ 3:30 PM -
Calvin Christian School
Live Regional Presentation
February 20, 2026 @ 1:30 PM
What People are Saying…
“The students enjoyed seeing and hearing a variety of instruments. They especially liked seeing the double bass. They enjoyed the piano. The singer was a special treat!”
Sandi Bjorgum
Music Teacher
Calvin Christian School
“The students performing did an outstanding job engaging the young audience members with their beautiful musical performances.”
Missy Shumate
Teacher
Cary Woods Elementary
“Well done! It was a well thought out performance and I could tell they all care deeply about their art.”
Anna Doughtry
Engagement & Outreach Assistant
Auburn Public Library
“What an absolutely delightful & inspiring performance!! 3 talented young musicians - all proud graduates of CWES themselves delivered a truly memorable experience in such a fresh and engaging way. All pieces were performed with remarkable skill, emotion, and joy. Visually appealing powerpoint. The interactive quiz sparked smiling and laughter. Seeing our own former students come back as accomplished musicians was incredibly moving and inspiring.”
Emily Wang
PTO Member
Cary Woods Elementary
“Everyone is so talented! I loved the presentations and the pieces that were demonstrated.”
Mandy C
Library Assistant
Auburn Public Library
“I couldn’t believe my former students were so grown, poised, and talented. They really related to the audience and I was IMPRESSED. Maybe some future teachers?”
Trina Crowdus
Teacher
Cary Woods Elementary
Meet the Team
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Piano
Regional Director since Fall 2025
Auburn High School4-time performer at Carnegie Hall in 2022, 2023, and 2025
Finalist in the 2025 Nashville International Piano Competition; awarded dozens of national/international top prizes, including OPUS National Music Competition, MTNA National Competition (State/Division), the Gulf Coast Steinway Society Music Competition, etc.
Masterclasses with Dr. Yakov Kasman and Dr. Alvin ChowParticipated in the Oberlin Summer Piano Festival at Oberlin Conservatory in 2025 to study with Robert Shannon, Angela Cheng, Ernest Barretta, Ethan Dong, and Carl Cranmer
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Clarinet
Member since Fall 2025
Auburn High School2x High School District Band
High School All-State Band
Solo & Ensemble
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Oboe
Member since Fall 2025
Auburn High School2nd chair in the 2025 Alabama All State Owens Middle School Band
4th chair in the 2024 Alabama All State Middle School Red Band
Auburn University Youth Orchestra
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Guitar
Member since Fall 2025
Auburn High SchoolKey club member
CTE
Spanish club
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Piano and Clarinet
Member since Fall 2025
Auburn Junior High SchoolReceived Winner in 2024 for the Alabama Music Teachers Association
Played at Carnegie Hall in 2025
Got 4th place in the Charleston International Music Competition
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Flute
Member since Fall 2025
Auburn Junior High SchoolSolo and ensemble superior ranking 2 years
2 years in superior ranking in Music Performance Assessment
AJHS Wind Symphony band 2 years
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Violin
Member since Fall 2025
Auburn High SchoolConcertmaster of the Auburn University Youth Orchestra (AUYO) (2022-24), participant in Alabama All-State Orchestra Festival (AOA) (2023-present), member Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra (ASYO).
Plays with Auburn-Opelika Music and Harmony group
Played violin for 9 years
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Trombone
Member since Fall 2025
Auburn High School2023 Alabama All-State band
2024 Alabama All-State band
2025 Alabama All-State band alternate
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Piano
Member since Fall 2025
Auburn Junior High SchoolMusic Teachers’ Association of California Level 8 Certificate of Merit
Music Teachers’ Association of California Level 5 Honors Certificate of Merit
Music Teachers’ Association of California Level 3 Honors Certificate of Merit
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Piano and Clarinet
Member since Fall 2025
Auburn High School2026 American Protégé 2nd Place Winner
2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 Alabama All State Band for clarinet (2x Middle School, 2x High School)
2022 and 2025 Alabama Music Teachers Association State Winner for piano
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Piano
Member since Winter 2025
Auburn Junior High SchoolAlabama Music Teachers Association State Winner in 2024
Alabama All-State Alternate for flute in 2025
Alabama All-State for flute in 2026
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