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The String CompetitionThe string competition was created 1995 to inspire more advanced young students by urging them to prepare for an audition and competition for a solo appearance with a professional orchestra. This program has blossomed into one of the top competitions in New England. The 2009 String Competition Winners:
11 year-old violinist Henri Bouchard from Ayer, MA was named the winner of the 12 year-old and under winner open competition. Henri performed Vivaldi's Le quattro staggioni, L'inverno, RV 297, F minor. Mari Nagahara from Andover received honorable mention. Congratulations to our winners and all the students that participated this year. String Competition Application 2008 String Competition Winners Sign up for our eNews letter for String Competition information.
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17 year-old Jacob Shack and Joy Yanai were chosen to share 1st place of the 18 year-old and under open competition. Jacob is a violist who attends Phillip Academy in Andover, MA. He performed Rolla's Viola Concerto in E flat Major. 
Joy is a student at Walnut Hill in Natick, MA. She performed Boccherini's Cello Concerto in B flat Major. The group of Kyumin Lee, Francesca Bass, Ruby Mercure, and Nash Ryder placed 3rd. They performed Vivaldi's Concerto for Four Violins in b minor, RV 580, op. 3 No. 10. 