Seaside High School student selected as a member of the National Youth Orchestra 2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 1, 2023
Contact:
Marci McFadden, Chief of Communications & Engagement
831-706-6971
Seaside, CA - The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and Seaside High School are pleased to announce that senior and double bassist, Andrea Chavez, has been selected as a member of the National Youth Orchestra 2 for the 2023 season. Each year, the National Youth Orchestra 2 invites only six to seven bassists from across the country to participate in the program.
Andrea, along with musicians from across the country, will spend the month of July in New York City rehearsing and preparing to perform in Carnegie Hall. She and the orchestra will also go on to represent the United States on tour in the Dominican Republic.
Andrea will graduate Seaside High School on June 2 with the Class of 2023 at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. During her freshman year, she started taking lessons with renowned chamber player Aleksey Klyushnik. She has been playing the double bass for six years now. In addition to being in the advanced orchestra at Seaside High School, under the leadership of teacher Jessica Baudot, she has been part of the Youth Music Monterey County honors orchestra for four years. Additionally, Andrea is a member of the chamber group at Youth Music Monterey County, a group that focuses on bringing music into the community. Last year Andrea was invited to perform at the Youth Artist’s Showcase by the Carmel Bach Festival, and has also. participated in the California All-State Ensembles for two years.
For additional information on National Youth Orchestra 2, contact Carnegie Hall’s Public Relations office at [email protected] or 212-903-9750.
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About Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is home to approximately 9,600 students in grades transitional kindergarten through 12th grade. The district also houses preschool and adult education. The district is built on a solid foundation of effective instruction, positive school culture, systems of support, and collaborative leadership. The district is nestled along the Monterey Bay, and stretches from the city of Marina to the north to the city of Monterey to the south, and encompasses the communities of Del Rey Oaks, Marina, Monterey, Sand City and Seaside.
