The Waco Symphony Orchestra in Texas. Photo courtesy of Waco Symphony Orchestra.
In Tuesday’s (2/17) Baylor Lariat (Waco, Texas), Camille Kelly writes, “Waco Symphony Orchestra is sweeping the curtains open for one last classical concert of the season that blends … Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 with … modern and classical pieces. The orchestra’s production of ‘Stellar, Sterling & Beethoven 5’ will feature Sterling Elliott, cellist and the winner of the 2019 National Sphinx Competition, on March 19 … The concert not only features … Elliott but also some of Baylor University’s own music students. Freshman Lydia Gravagne will be a cellist performing within the orchestra through the Waco Symphony’s Fellows’ Program. Student musicians can also make connections in the industry through preconcert meetings with the visiting soloist…. Graduate student Katie Cox is another member of the Waco Symphony Orchestra Fellows Program. Cox has been part of the orchestra since her sophomore year of undergraduate school and looks forward to continuing her craft as a violinist. ‘This internship program … gives you a better understanding of how professional symphony life works, from rehearsal schedules to the preparation that’s needed,’ Cox said.” Music Director Lawrence Loh will lead the concert, which includes Shawn Okpebholo Stellar Fanfare Prelude for Orchestra; Sterling Elliott is the soloist in Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 2.
