Jacksonville, FL

Classical Music

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Video Productions

Jacksonville, FL Highlights!

Check out this video of all our highlight moments from the 2023-2024 school year!

Disney Medley

Listen to all of your favorite Disney tunes, recorded from one of our presentations!

Por Una Cabeza

Check out this clip of Por Una Cabeza from our live event!

Member Intros

Our Events

Crown Point Elementary School

Live Regional Presentation
June 17, 2026 @ 9 AM
Southside Middle School

Live Regional Presentation
July 3, 2025 @ 9 AM
Spring Park Elementary School

Live Regional Presentation
July 2, 2025 @ 9 AM
Merrill Road Elementary School

Live Regional Presentation
July 1, 2025 @ 9 AM
Loretto Elementary School

Live Regional Presentation
June 30, 2025 @ 9 AM
JaxTHRIVE

Live Regional Presentation
April 12, 2025 @ 10 AM
Englewood High School

Live Regional Presentation
July 18, 2024 @ 9:30 AM
Waterleaf Elementary School

Live Regional Presentation
July 11, 2024 @ 9:30 AM
Kings Trail Elementary School

Live Regional Presentation
June 20, 2024 @ 9:30 AM
JaxTHRIVE

Live Regional Presentation
November 18, 2023 @ 11:45 AM

What People are Saying…

“Back to Bach was fantastic! The refugee children really loved it and were very engaged. All ages attended! Great exposure to something new and different.”

Karen Freedman
Director
JaxTHRIVE

“Kids loved the connection to recognizable songs. Super knowledgeable performers.”

Vanessa Richmond
Teacher
Crown Point Elementary

“Back to Bach was an amazing program to introduce our JaxTHRIVE students. Our students (of all ages) thoroughly enjoyed the interactive program. Thank you for sharing this fabulous program with our nonprofit!”

Elizabeth Paul
Director
JaxTHRIVE

“Thank you for bringing classical music to the refugee kids’ lives! You guys were absolutely professional and amazing!”

Alice Jo
Parent
JaxTHRIVE

“Thanks for sharing the love for music among young students. Very engaging! Kids asked a lot of questions and that shows they were genuinely engaged.”

Monika Lopez
ESOL Specialist
Crown Point Elementary

Meet the Team

Violin
Regional Director since Summer 2023
Member since Summer 2023
Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra Philharmonic
Concertmaster of the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra Philharmonic
2022 Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra Young Artist Competition Winner and soloed with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
2021 3M America's Top Young Scientist, Grand Award $25,000

Oboe
Member since Summer 2023
3x FMEA All-State participant and Principal oboist of the 2023 FMEA All-state Concert Orchestra
Interlochen Arts Camp Advanced oboe intensive participant (2023)
4-year member of the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra

Violin
Member Since Summer 2023
President and bass section leader of The Bolles School chorus
Violinist in the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra for 4 years, at the Philharmonic
Have been studying violin for over 13 years, and singing for 7 years

Cello
Member Since Summer 2023
Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra Philharmonic
Principal Cellist, Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra (JSYO) Philharmonic Orchestra
Finalist, JSYO Young Artists Concerto Competition
Ascent Cello and Chamber Music Festival, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music

Piano
Member Since Summer 2023
Soloist with Jacksonville Symphony and Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra
Winner of Senior Concerto and Irene Muir Award at 2023 Florida Federation of Music Clubs Junior Convention
Winner of 2022 Florida MTNA Senior Piano Division and Senior Chopin Award

Violin
Member Since Fall 2023

Violin
Member Since Fall 2023

Violin
Member Since Fall 2023
1st chair of the Repetory Orchestra in the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra
Chamber Ensemble music camp
Performed in the Philharmonic Orchestra in the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra

Violin
Member Since Fall 2024
The Bolles School
Member in the Philharmonic Ensemble of the Jacksonville Youth Symphony Orchestra; Young Artist Competition finalist

Member of The Bolles School rowing team
The Bolles School English I award

Violin
Member Since Fall 2024
Oakleaf High School
Concertmaster/Principal for 4 years straight in participating ensembles
Volunteer Usher for the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
Part of the Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE)

Cello
Member Since Fall 2024
Oakleaf Junior High School
A Honor Role
Principals Award
JSYO Orchestra Principal

Violin
Member Since Fall 2024
Homeschooled
Violinist in the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras for eight years
Participated in both Prelude Chamber Music Camp and Jacksonville University's Chamber Music Intensive
Violinist in the JSYO Ensemble

Violin
Member Since Summer 2025
Homeschool
Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra (JSYO): Philharmonic Orchestra violinist and Assistant Principal Second Violin in Fall 2022
JSYO Young Artists Concerto Competition Finalist 2023, 2025

Violin
Member Since Fall 2024
The Bolles School
Violinist in the following Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra (JSYO) Ensembles: Philharmonic Orchestra (2024-2025 Season); Repertory Orchestra (2023-2024 Season); Premier Strings (2022-2023 Season); Encore Strings (2021-2022 Season)
Accepted to participate as violinist in the 2024 Summer Orchestra Institute (SOI) at the New England Conservatory (Session 1)
Participated in Prelude Chamber Music Camp (June 2022)

Viola
Member Since Fall 2024
Allen D. Nease High School
International Baccalaureate® Candidate
Director of the Ripples Youth Committee
SPARK Student at Mayo Clinic

Cello
Member Since Summer 2025
LaVilla School Of The Arts
Finalist, Jacksonville Symphony, Young Artist Competition
Finalists, Saint Augustine Orchestra, Young Artist Competition
Prelude Chamber Festival, Choice Concerto Winner