People are recognizing JoMS violinist Alex for his talent and work ethic, and not just around our School. This summer Alex attended the Governor’s School for the Arts in Murfreesboro on a full scholarship, which he won in a competitive audition. The Governor’s School is a four-week session with musicians from all across the state training and performing with distinguished faculty. Of his time there, Alex is over the moon. “It was the most amazing musical experience of my life,” he says. “After the Governor’s School I feel much better prepared for higher education and a career in music.”

This school year Alex is eyeing some changes. He’ll have a new volunteer teacher, UT violin professor Miroslav Hristov. The challenges will pile up too, as the Karns High School senior aims to earn a scholarship to the University of Tennessee. We are proud to provide opportunities, mentoring, instruments, and music to kids like Alex.

We have those things in good supply. The rest of it, the hard work? That’s up to Alex.

 

 

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