Portland Symphony Orchestra
February 3, 2010Student composer
Christopher Staknys is the winner of the Portland Symphony Orchestra’s (PSO) first composer competition in partnership with Maine Music Educators Association (MMEA.) Christopher’s piece “Congo” will be performed at the Spring Youth Concert on March 9th.
Christopher attended 3rd and 4th grade at Plummer Motz school in Falmouth, Falmouth Middle School in 5th grade, was homeschooled in 6th grade and is now attending Walnut Hills School for the Performing Arts in Natick, Massachusettes.
This 12 year old composer is also a pianist and has previously studied violin with PSO violinist Yasmin Craig Vitalius. His mom recounts Christopher meeting Toshi in the elevator at the Portland Public Library several years ago, saying “Someday you’ll be conducting my music!”
Congratulations Christopher!!
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