Las Vegas Philharmonic Announces Results of the 2019
Cox Communications Young Artists’ Concerto Competition
Cox Communications Young Artists’ Concerto Competition
First Place Awarded to Kayla Quijano, (cello) from Las Vegas Academy
Second Place Awarded to Daniel Kyong, (violin) from Coronado High School
Honorable Mention Awarded to Shyler Macaggi, (viola) from Green Valley High School
LAS VEGAS (May 1, 2019) – The Las Vegas Philharmonic held its annual Cox Communications Young Artists’ Concerto Competition (YACC) on Saturday, April 27 at the College of Southern Nevada, Cheyenne Campus. The competition provides young student musicians the opportunity to showcase their talents in front of professional musicians, receive valuable feedback and earn prize money plus performance opportunities and experience with the Philharmonic. This year’s competition included nearly two dozen student musicians from Las Vegas middle and high schools competing in piano, woodwinds, strings and brass. Seven students made it to the final round to compete a second time where judges selected a first and second place in addition to an honorable mention. Kayla Quijano, a senior at Las Vegas Academy was awarded first place and will receive a $2000 scholarship toward her music education, generously provided by Cox Communications of Las Vegas. In addition to prize money, Quijano earned the opportunity to perform with the orchestra during their annual Youth Concert Series in October 2019 and February 2020. She’ll perform the first movement of Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto for over 20,000 students from the school district throughout nine days of concerts. Daniel Kyong, a sophomore at Coronado High School was awarded second place and will receive $1000 in scholarship funds. Shyler Macaggi, a sophomore at Green Valley High School earned an honorable mention. All prize money is generously provided by Cox Communications, sponsor of the competition.
“I’m very pleased that Kayla Quijano was chosen as the first prize recipient of the 2019 YACC,” shares Donato Cabrera, music director for the Las Vegas Philharmonic. “The experience she will have in performing this piece on the 2019-20 Youth Concert Series with the Las Vegas Philharmonic will be invaluable."
Cox’s support of The Las Vegas Philharmonic is part of the Company’s longstanding support of the arts – in particular, art education for youth – and is part of the Cox Hearts for Arts program. This is the fifth year of a five-year pledge by Cox Communications of Las Vegas to support the program.
Music education and outreach are the cornerstones of the Philharmonic’s commitment to community. Our Youth Concert Series brings more than 23,000 children annually into the concert hall for a vital music education program, and our Cox Communications Young Artists’ Concerto Competition recognizes and encourages emerging talent among Nevada youth in the area of music performance. Launched in 2018, our Music Van mobile outreach program allows us to bring music education and experiences out into the community and engage our neighbors in new and different ways through customizable activations and experiences.
Our season of concerts showcases local talents alongside stellar nationally and internationally known guest artists on the magnificent Reynolds Hall stage. At the orchestra’s core are 76 contracted professional musicians, many of whom are esteemed educators who also perform in other professional productions in Las Vegas, bringing depth and variety to the organization.
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About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and home security and automation services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable company, Cox serves approximately 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and digital media advertising. Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in broadband, voice and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For 10 years, Cox has been recognized as a best operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity 13 times. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.
Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and home security and automation services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable company, Cox serves approximately 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and digital media advertising. Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in broadband, voice and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For 10 years, Cox has been recognized as a best operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity 13 times. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.
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