Senior Spotlight: Sumrath Pahwa, Violin
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What is your current AYPO ensemble?
AYP
What AYPO ensembles have you played in and for how long?
AYSE 2017-2018, AYCO 2018-2019 & 2019-2020, AYSO 2020-2021, and AYP 2021-2022 & 2022-2023.
Your advice for young musicians?
Don’t forget to enjoy the quiet moments of music. Beauty is found in well-defined shapes, which are created through dynamics and phrasing.
What college/university do you plan on attending this fall?
University of British Columbia, Engineering Physics.
A favorite, or memorable AYPO experience?
When someone’s phone alarm went off in the middle of a concert.
What do you hope to do after graduation or your more long-term goals?
I hope to research quantum engineering and robotic learning.
What musician, conductor, or orchestra inspires you and why?
I really like the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, as I think they have both great presentation and craft.