Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Florence Harkness Memorial Chapel
Format: In-Person + Virtual
Admission: Free | Open to the Public
Watch: Livestream in Harkness Chapel
Program
Each spring, ÃÛÌÒAPP undergraduate music majors compete in a recital-style performance for the opportunity to appear as a soloist with the Symphony Orchestra or Symphonic Winds in the following academic year. Coordinated by Dr. Kathleen Horvath, Director of Orchestras, this competition provides a platform for students to showcase their musicianship, gain valuable performance experience, and receive public recognition for their achievements.
A list of previous winners—highlighting the exceptional talent of past participants—is available on the Performance Competitions page.
Access to the full program will be provided on the day of the concert.
Concerto Competition Soloists
(alphabetical order)
Kennedy Brehm, Clarinet
Studies with Daniel Gilbert
Clarinet Concerto — Óscar Navarro
or
Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major, Op. 1 (Movements I & II) — Bernhard Crusell
Daphne Brown, Voice (Classical)
Studies with Cynthia Wohlschlager
Selections from Die Fledermaus — Johann Strauss II
Allen Chou, Cello
Studies with Bryan Dumm
Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Hob. VIIb:1 — Franz Joseph Haydn
Stephanie Contreras, Voice (Popular)
Studies with Joan Ellison
Songs by Erroll Garner, Harold Arlen, George Gershwin & Harris
Genevieve Fritz, Trumpet
Studies with Loren Toplitz
Légende for Trumpet and Orchestra — George Enescu
Genevieve Fritz, Trumpet
Studies with Loren Toplitz
Eric Zhang, Piano
Studies with Gerardo Teissonnière
Concerto No. 1 for Trumpet, Piano, and String Orchestra in C Minor, Op. 35 — Dmitri Shostakovich
Seth Gratz, Harp
Studies with Jody Guinn
Concerto for Harp and Orchestra — Seth Gratz
Jaeden Glace, Cello
Studies with Bryan Dumm
Cello Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 49 — Dmitri Kabalevsky
Erin Huang, Flute
Studies with Heidi Ruby-Kushious
Flute Concerto in D Major, Op. 283 — Carl Reinecke
or
Flute Concerto No. 2 in D Major, K. 314 — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sophia Intravaia, Viola
Studies with Lisa Boyko
Romance for Viola and Orchestra, Op. 85 — Max Bruch
Anthony Lin, Cello
Studies with Bryan Dumm
Sinfonia Concertante in E Minor, Op. 125 (Movement I) — Sergei Prokofiev
Milton Lin, Piano
Studies with Gerardo Teissonnière
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18 — Sergei Rachmaninoff
Austin Lu, Piano
Studies with Gerardo Teissonnière
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26 (Movements I & III) — Sergei Prokofiev
Lydia O’Dell, Alto Saxophone
Studies with Greg Banaszak
Tableaux de Provence — Paule Maurice
Chrissie Rollinson, Voice (Popular)
Studies with Joan Ellison
Songs by Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II & Jerome Kern
Swapnil Roy, Timpani
Studies with Marc Larson
Timpani Concerto No. 1 (Movement III) — William Kraft
Avery Stager, Violin
Studies with Stephen Sims
Sky — Michael Torke
Leo Yamauchi, Violin
Studies with Stephen Sims
The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto — He Zhanhao & Chen Gang
Yasmin Yogaratnam, Cello
Studies with Bryan Dumm
Cello Concerto in D Minor (Movement III) — Édouard Lalo
Eric Zhang, Piano
Studies with Gerardo Teissonnière
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major — Franz Liszt
CWRU Music 2025–26 Concert Season
The ÃÛÌÒAPP Department of Music presents a wide range of concerts, recitals, and special events that showcase the talents of students, faculty, and guest artists. From classical masterworks to contemporary compositions, these performances highlight the creativity and excellence within CWRU’s vibrant music community. Open to the public, the series offers opportunities for audiences of all ages to experience inspiring live music and support the next generation of musicians and scholars.
Venue Information
Florence Harkness Memorial Chapel (est. 1902) is known for its Tiffany stained-glass windows, soaring arches, and exquisite woodwork. The neo-Gothic structure, located on Mather Quad at ÃÛÌÒAPP (Cleveland, OH), commemorates the brief life of Florence Harkness Severance. The chapel offers a warm, intimate, and acoustically resonant space for performances and special events.
Health + Safety
The health and well-being of our community is important to us as we gather for campus events. University Health and Counseling Services provides up-to-date guidance and resources to help support a safe campus experience. For life-threatening emergencies, please call CWRU Public Safety immediately at 216.368.3333.