“We just started playing together for fun because we’re all very good friends.”
by Caytie Siegl Since 1973, the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition has been drawing in elite musicians for a three-day competition. The result is a naming of the top ensemble in each of the three categories – string, wind and junior (18 years of age and younger). This year, two Ashland High School students will compete in the world’s largest chamber music competition. Ashley Hoe, senior, and Chas Barnard, junior, will travel to the University of Notre Dame to compete at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center with Eleanor Schaer as the Schoenard Trio – the name being a compilation of their last names – in the junior division. Hoe will play piano, Barnard the cello and Schaer the violin. The students sent in a DVD of themselves playing to the Fischoff National Chamber Music Association in January and were invited to play to compete in the next three rounds of the competition. On May 11, the trio will begin playing in the remaining rounds.
“What really makes us unique is that unlike other youth chamber groups, we’re three best friends…we’re competing against all of these young chamber groups that were pre-formed in their Juilliard Pre-college programs and such. When it comes down to it, all that matters is that we have fun in the process and during the performance. I’m sure no matter what the result, we’ll be proud of ourselves and it’ll be an amazing experience,” Hoe says of what gives her group an edge on the competition.
Photograph by Bryon DeVore
(From left to right) Ashley Hoe (Senior), Chas Barnard (Junior) and Eleanora Schaer pose with their instruments
Should the trio win the junior division competition, they will perform on “From the Top,” an hour-long weekly radio show, as well as winning a $2,000 cash prize. For now, they are practicing daily with twiceweekly coached practices from Hoe’s piano teacher and Barnard’s cello teacher – Cynthia and Tom Stauffer.
by Olivia Fidler Rogue News: What are you looking for in next year’s Student Body Presidents?
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Maddy Wallace: “Somebody who goes above and beyond what the standard is for the “average” student. Somebody who is going to follow through on what their promises are. “
Rogue News: What changes would you like to see in AHS for next year? Samantha Hearn: “More communication between events, staff and students. It’s greatly improved but there are still some major holes that are effecting too many in negative fashions.” RN: What piece of advice would you give to a candidate in order for them to win your vote?
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Lucas Heilbroner: “I usually vote for the people I feel like I know, so just talk to people and be easy. Do things that will get you known, like Talen’s video, or Coco’s performing.”
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