Young Artist Winner to Be Announced

At Symphony of Westchester’s Family Concert

Robert Sherman narrates program

New Rochelle, NY, Jan. 4, 2016 – The winner of the Symphony of Westchester’s Young Artist Competition will be announced at its annual Family Concert on Sun., Feb. 7, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Iona College’s Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium.

            The winner, a Westchester conservatory student chosen by audition, will perform a movement of a concerto from the Baroque or Classical music period.

            In addition, the Symphony will perform pieces written by students in the Composers of the Future program, a 15-year-old collaboration with New Rochelle's Songcatchers after-school program. Noted radio host Robert Sherman will narrate Three Riddles in the Ancient Tradition by Seymour Barab.

            A snow date for this concert has been set for Sat., Feb. 6 at 3:00 p.m. The decision to use the snow date will be made on Fri., Feb. 5 and available on the Symphony’s website, www.thesymphonyofwestchester.org and by phone, (914) 654-4926.

            This concert is suitable for children ages 4 and older. Ticket prices are $15 general admission and $5 for all students.

            Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium is at 715 North Ave., New Rochelle. Tickets and additional information are available on-line: http://www.thesymphonyofwestchester.org, by emailing or by phone: (914) 654-4926.