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Ticket PriceFree to Attend
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Duration2hr
- Friday, February 3, 2023 4:00PM — Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University
Kevin Zhu Violin Master Class
Join us for a Master Class with violinist Kevin Zhu. This master class is being presented as part of the Fred & Charlotte Hubbell Visiting Artist In Residence program and in collaboration with Drake University School of Music.
Performing on this Master Class will be:
Campbell Helton
Bruch Violin Concerto in G Minor, Finale: Allegro energico
Campbell is a senior at Roosevelt High School and a student of Julie Fox Henson.
Campbell is also the Concertmaster of the Symphony Academy’s Youth Symphony.
Luci Laidlaw
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E Minor, Allegro molto appassionato
Luci is a freshman at Central College and a student of John Helmich.
Luci is also an alum of the Des Moines Symphony Academy.
Marti Steinblums
Bloch Nigun from Baal Shem Suite
Marti is a junior at Drake University and a student of Dr. Maureen Yuen.
Marti is also an alum of the Des Moines Symphony Academy.
Paul Ching
Mozart Violin Concerto in A Major, Allegro aperto
Paul is a senior at Drake University and a student of Dr. Maureen Yuen.
Marti Steinblums and Paul Ching will be accompanied by Christa Pearson.
Fred & Charlotte Hubbell Artist In Residence
Currently in it's inaugural year, the Fred & Charlotte Hubbell Visiting Artist In Residence Program will bring outstanding national and international musicians to Des Moines for an annual residency. The initiative was designed to offer unique opportunities for Academy students and Symphony musicians as well as deeper community engagement.
In 2023, rising star Kevin Zhu will present a variety of events to area students. In addition to the Masterclass at Drake University, this brand-new program will take Zhu into several area schools, including Roosevelt High School, East High School, Hoover High School, Lincoln High School, Valley High School and Valley Southwoods Freshman High School. He will also work with Des Moines Symphony Academy student ensembles.
Learn more about the Fred & Charlotte Hubbell Artist In Residency Program.