Congrats to Sophia G. (Grosse Pointe North HS)
for making first chair
Michigan All-state 2022 & 2021
Michigan All-State (MMEA)
Sophia Graham, Grosse Pointe North HS, 2021 (first chair)
Sophia Graham, Grosse Pointe North HS, 2020
Emily Demski, Stoney Creek HS, 2016 (first chair)
Emily Demski, Stoney Creek HS, 2015
Samantha Carr, Grosse Pointe South HS, 2014
Lauren Glomb, Walled Lake Northern HS, 2013
Katie Faddol (English horn), Royal Oak HS, 2009
Sophia Graham, Grosse Pointe North HS, 2020
Emily Demski, Stoney Creek HS, 2016 (first chair)
Emily Demski, Stoney Creek HS, 2015
Samantha Carr, Grosse Pointe South HS, 2014
Lauren Glomb, Walled Lake Northern HS, 2013
Katie Faddol (English horn), Royal Oak HS, 2009
2021-2022 Studio Honors
Solo & Ensemble First Divisions
Elliot Perkins
Jacob Shalhoub (Grosse Pointe South High School)
Anna Fox
Edgar W.
Sophia Graham (Grosse Pointe North High School)
Liam Lundahl (Pierce Middle School)
Jai-Lauryn Dearing (Grosse Pointe South High School)
Scholarship Competition Winners
Samantha Bekolay, Grand Rapids Symphony Concerto Competition
Samantha Bekolay, Bloomfield Hills High School Senior Concerto Competition Winner
(including winner of all expense paid trip to Europe)
Anna Fox, St. Clair Music Club Scholarship Winner
Edgar W, Norup Solo Competition Winner
Elliot Perkins
Jacob Shalhoub (Grosse Pointe South High School)
Anna Fox
Edgar W.
Sophia Graham (Grosse Pointe North High School)
Liam Lundahl (Pierce Middle School)
Jai-Lauryn Dearing (Grosse Pointe South High School)
Scholarship Competition Winners
Samantha Bekolay, Grand Rapids Symphony Concerto Competition
Samantha Bekolay, Bloomfield Hills High School Senior Concerto Competition Winner
(including winner of all expense paid trip to Europe)
Anna Fox, St. Clair Music Club Scholarship Winner
Edgar W, Norup Solo Competition Winner
2020-2021 Youth Orchestra Acceptance
Sophia G. (CYE Symphony Orchestra), (DMYS Symphony Orchestra)
Sam B. (CYE Symphony Orchestra)
Emily N. (CYE Philharmonic Orchestra)
Elliot P. (CYE Wind Ensemble), (DMYS Symphony Orchestra)
Georgia M. (CYE Symphonic Band)
Jacob S. (CYE Symphonic Band)
Lacy R. (Dearborn Symphony Orchestra)
Sam B. (CYE Symphony Orchestra)
Emily N. (CYE Philharmonic Orchestra)
Elliot P. (CYE Wind Ensemble), (DMYS Symphony Orchestra)
Georgia M. (CYE Symphonic Band)
Jacob S. (CYE Symphonic Band)
Lacy R. (Dearborn Symphony Orchestra)
GRADUATING STUDENT OWEN C. (GROSSE POINTE SOUTH HS) ACCEPTED AS AN OBOE PERFORMANCE MAJOR TO:
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN,
MCGILL UNIVERSITY (MONTREAL QC),
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY,
BOWLING GREEN UNIVERSITY,
WESTERN UNIVERSITY (LONDON, ON)
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN,
MCGILL UNIVERSITY (MONTREAL QC),
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY,
BOWLING GREEN UNIVERSITY,
WESTERN UNIVERSITY (LONDON, ON)
2019-2020 Studio Honors
Solo & Ensemble First Divisions
Molly F. (Troy Athens HS)
Sizwe H. (Waldorf School)
Jacob S. (Pierce MS)
Jai-Lauryn D. (Grosse Pointe South HS)
Owen C. (Grosse Pointe South HS)
Clark S. (Groves HS)
Elliot P. (Berkley HS)
Sam B. (Bloomfield Hills HS)
Alaina N. (International Ac)
Emily N. (Avondale HS)
Blue Lake International Tour
Georgia S. (Norup MS)
Elliot P. (Berkley HS)
Honor Band
Jacob S. (Pierce MS)
Miles F. (Norup) - nominated
Georgia S. (Norup)- nominated
Detroit Civic Acceptance
Owen C. (Grosse Pointe South HS)
Clark S. (Berkley HS)
Sam B. (Bloomfield Hills HS)
Detroit Metropolitan Youth Symphony
Clark S. (Groves HS)
Elliot P. (Berkley HS)
Sierra B. (Groves HS)
Molly F. (Troy Athens HS)
Sizwe H. (Waldorf School)
Jacob S. (Pierce MS)
Jai-Lauryn D. (Grosse Pointe South HS)
Owen C. (Grosse Pointe South HS)
Clark S. (Groves HS)
Elliot P. (Berkley HS)
Sam B. (Bloomfield Hills HS)
Alaina N. (International Ac)
Emily N. (Avondale HS)
Blue Lake International Tour
Georgia S. (Norup MS)
Elliot P. (Berkley HS)
Honor Band
Jacob S. (Pierce MS)
Miles F. (Norup) - nominated
Georgia S. (Norup)- nominated
Detroit Civic Acceptance
Owen C. (Grosse Pointe South HS)
Clark S. (Berkley HS)
Sam B. (Bloomfield Hills HS)
Detroit Metropolitan Youth Symphony
Clark S. (Groves HS)
Elliot P. (Berkley HS)
Sierra B. (Groves HS)
2018-2019 Studio Honors
First Division Solo & Ensemble
Sam B. (Bloomfield HS)
Kevin D. (Cousino HS)
JonMichael S. (West Bloomfield HS)
Clark S. (Groves HS)
Elliot P. (Berkley HS)
Sierra B. (Groves HS)
Kristen H.
Owen C. (Grosse Pointe S.)
Lily C. (Norup International)
Sam B. (Bloomfield HS)
Kevin D. (Cousino HS)
JonMichael S. (West Bloomfield HS)
Clark S. (Groves HS)
Elliot P. (Berkley HS)
Sierra B. (Groves HS)
Kristen H.
Owen C. (Grosse Pointe S.)
Lily C. (Norup International)
2017-2018 Studio Honors
State Solo Ensemble First Division High Scores
Kevin DeClaire (Cousino HS)- 95
Clark Sowle (Groves HS)- 92
Owen Chen (Grosse Pointe HS)- 91
JonMichael Sinanis (West Bloomfield HS)- 90
Honor Band Oboists
Ethan Hart (Ferndale MS)
JonMichael Sinanis (West Bloomfield HS)
Jacob Shalhoub (Brownell Elementary)
Solo & Ensemble First Divisions
Elliot Perkins (Norup MS)
Lily Citron (Norup MS)
Jai-Lauryn Dearing (Pierce MS)
JonMichael Sinanis (West Bloomfield HS)
Sierra Barnes (Groves HS)
Clark Sowle (Groves HS)
Owen Chen (Grosse Pointe South HS)
Kevin DeClaire (Cousino HS)
Kevin DeClaire (Cousino HS)- 95
Clark Sowle (Groves HS)- 92
Owen Chen (Grosse Pointe HS)- 91
JonMichael Sinanis (West Bloomfield HS)- 90
Honor Band Oboists
Ethan Hart (Ferndale MS)
JonMichael Sinanis (West Bloomfield HS)
Jacob Shalhoub (Brownell Elementary)
Solo & Ensemble First Divisions
Elliot Perkins (Norup MS)
Lily Citron (Norup MS)
Jai-Lauryn Dearing (Pierce MS)
JonMichael Sinanis (West Bloomfield HS)
Sierra Barnes (Groves HS)
Clark Sowle (Groves HS)
Owen Chen (Grosse Pointe South HS)
Kevin DeClaire (Cousino HS)
Oboe Scholarships
Full Oboe Scholarship
Emily Demski, Michigan State University (2017)
Emily Demski, Bowling Green University (2017)
Arielle Wolfe, Bowling Green University (2016)
Myles Amir-Harlan, Vanderbilt University (2012)
Myles Amir-Harlan, Interlochen Academy (2011)
Half Oboe Scholarship
Owen Chen, Western University (Ontatio, CA) (2020)
Clark Sowle, Wayne State University (2020)
Kevin DeClaire, Wayne State University (2019)
Ava Wirth, Bowling Green University (2016)
Ava Wirth, Michigan State University (2016)
Connor Donnellon, Eastern Michigan University (2016)
Samantha Carr, Bowling Green University (2015)
Brian Anstett, Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory (2013)
Oboe Scholarship
Samantha Bekolay, Grand Rapids Symphony Concerto Competition (2022)
Samantha Bekolay, Bloomfield Hills High School Senior Concerto Competition Winner (2022)
(including winner of all expense paid trip to Europe)
Anna Fox, St. Clair Music Club Scholarship Winner (2022)
Edgar W, Norup Solo Competition Winner (2021)
David Ku, College of Wooster (2017)
Paul Munn, Wayne State University (2017)
Arielle Wolfe, University of Michigan (2016)
Colin Coburn, Valparaiso University (2016)
Brian Anstett, Oakland University (2014)
Haley Jackson, Hope University (2014)
Emily Demski, Michigan State University (2017)
Emily Demski, Bowling Green University (2017)
Arielle Wolfe, Bowling Green University (2016)
Myles Amir-Harlan, Vanderbilt University (2012)
Myles Amir-Harlan, Interlochen Academy (2011)
Half Oboe Scholarship
Owen Chen, Western University (Ontatio, CA) (2020)
Clark Sowle, Wayne State University (2020)
Kevin DeClaire, Wayne State University (2019)
Ava Wirth, Bowling Green University (2016)
Ava Wirth, Michigan State University (2016)
Connor Donnellon, Eastern Michigan University (2016)
Samantha Carr, Bowling Green University (2015)
Brian Anstett, Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory (2013)
Oboe Scholarship
Samantha Bekolay, Grand Rapids Symphony Concerto Competition (2022)
Samantha Bekolay, Bloomfield Hills High School Senior Concerto Competition Winner (2022)
(including winner of all expense paid trip to Europe)
Anna Fox, St. Clair Music Club Scholarship Winner (2022)
Edgar W, Norup Solo Competition Winner (2021)
David Ku, College of Wooster (2017)
Paul Munn, Wayne State University (2017)
Arielle Wolfe, University of Michigan (2016)
Colin Coburn, Valparaiso University (2016)
Brian Anstett, Oakland University (2014)
Haley Jackson, Hope University (2014)
Concerto Competition Winners
Grand Rapids Symphony Concerto Competition, Grand Rapids 2022, MI
Samantha Bekolay (Bloomfield Hills High School)
Royal Oak Musicale Scholarship Concerto Competition 2016, Birmingham, MI
Ava Wirth (Berkley HS)
Birmingham Musicale Scholarship Concerto Competition 2014, Birmingham, MI
Ava Wirth (Berkley HS)
first place
Kent Philharmonic Orchestra Scholarship Concerto Competition 2014, Grand Rapids, MI
Arielle Wolfe (Bloomfield Hills HS)
second place
Royal Oak Musicale Scholarship Concerto Competition 2013, Royal Oak, MI
Brian Anstett (Shrine HS)
first place
Samantha Bekolay (Bloomfield Hills High School)
Royal Oak Musicale Scholarship Concerto Competition 2016, Birmingham, MI
Ava Wirth (Berkley HS)
Birmingham Musicale Scholarship Concerto Competition 2014, Birmingham, MI
Ava Wirth (Berkley HS)
first place
Kent Philharmonic Orchestra Scholarship Concerto Competition 2014, Grand Rapids, MI
Arielle Wolfe (Bloomfield Hills HS)
second place
Royal Oak Musicale Scholarship Concerto Competition 2013, Royal Oak, MI
Brian Anstett (Shrine HS)
first place
2015-2016 Studio Honors
Michigan All-State (MMEA) 2015-2016
Emily Demski (Stoney Creek HS)
Detroit Civic Wind Ensemble 2015-2016
Ava Wirth (Berkley HS)
First Division State Solo & Ensemble 2016
Emily Demski (Stoney Creek HS), oboe & English horn
Ava Wirth (Berkley HS)
Eriq Carey (West Bloomfield HS)
Connor Donnellon (Troy HS)
Colin Coburn (Groves HS)
Royal Oak Musicale Concerto Competition Winner 2016
Ava Wirth (Berkley HS)
Emily Demski (Stoney Creek HS)
Detroit Civic Wind Ensemble 2015-2016
Ava Wirth (Berkley HS)
First Division State Solo & Ensemble 2016
Emily Demski (Stoney Creek HS), oboe & English horn
Ava Wirth (Berkley HS)
Eriq Carey (West Bloomfield HS)
Connor Donnellon (Troy HS)
Colin Coburn (Groves HS)
Royal Oak Musicale Concerto Competition Winner 2016
Ava Wirth (Berkley HS)
2014-2015 Studio Honors
Michigan All-State 2014-2015
Samantha Carr (Grosse Pointe South HS)
Detroit Civic Wind Ensemble
Samantha Carr (Grosse Pointe South HS)
Arielle Wolfe (Bloomfield Hills HS)
Detroit Civic Symphony Orchestra
Samantha Carr (Grosse Pointe South HS)
Detroit Civic Philharmonic Orchestra
Ava Wirth (Berkley HS)
Arielle Wolfe (Bloomfield Hills HS)
First Division Solo & Ensemble
Arielle Wolfe (Bloomfield Hills HS)
Connor Donnellon (Troy HS)
Colin Coburn (Groves HS)
Joseph Van Der Harst (Athens HS)
Samantha Carr, oboe & English horn (Grosse Pointe South HS)
Michigan Youth Arts Festival
Arielle Wolfe (Bloomfield Hills HS)
Samantha Carr (Grosse Pointe South HS)
Samantha Carr (Grosse Pointe South HS)
Detroit Civic Wind Ensemble
Samantha Carr (Grosse Pointe South HS)
Arielle Wolfe (Bloomfield Hills HS)
Detroit Civic Symphony Orchestra
Samantha Carr (Grosse Pointe South HS)
Detroit Civic Philharmonic Orchestra
Ava Wirth (Berkley HS)
Arielle Wolfe (Bloomfield Hills HS)
First Division Solo & Ensemble
Arielle Wolfe (Bloomfield Hills HS)
Connor Donnellon (Troy HS)
Colin Coburn (Groves HS)
Joseph Van Der Harst (Athens HS)
Samantha Carr, oboe & English horn (Grosse Pointe South HS)
Michigan Youth Arts Festival
Arielle Wolfe (Bloomfield Hills HS)
Samantha Carr (Grosse Pointe South HS)
2013-2014 Studio Honors
Michigan All-State (MMEA) 2014
Lauren Glomb (Walled Lake, Northern HS)
Michigan High School Honor Band
Arielle Wolfe (Bloomfield Hills HS) - first chair
Haley Jackson (Ferndale HS) - second chair
Michigan Middle School Honor Band
Joseph Van Der Harst (Larson MS)
Casey Jackowski (Brownell MS)
First Division State Solo & Ensemble
Arielle Wolfe (Bloomfield Hills HS)
Haley Jackson (Ferndale HS)
Samantha Carr (Grosse Pointe South HS)
Ava Wirth (Berkley HS)
Lauren Glomb (Walled Lake, Northern HS)
Michigan High School Honor Band
Arielle Wolfe (Bloomfield Hills HS) - first chair
Haley Jackson (Ferndale HS) - second chair
Michigan Middle School Honor Band
Joseph Van Der Harst (Larson MS)
Casey Jackowski (Brownell MS)
First Division State Solo & Ensemble
Arielle Wolfe (Bloomfield Hills HS)
Haley Jackson (Ferndale HS)
Samantha Carr (Grosse Pointe South HS)
Ava Wirth (Berkley HS)