For anyone looking for some beautiful music to brighten up their February, CIVIC MUSIC MKE will present its Showcase Recital on Saturday, February 10, at 7:30 PM at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center (MYAC), 325 W. Walnut Street, Milwaukee. Talented young musicians from CIVIC MUSIC MKE’s High School Competition will perform in the vibrant MYAC.  This recital is always a fantastic mix of some of the most talented young instrumental and vocal musicians in the five county Milwaukee area. This recital is free and open to the public.  

Here are this year’s Recital performers:

Jae Carter, tenor, is a senior attending Milwaukee High School of the Arts. Jae studies voice with Raymond Roberts who will also serve as his collaborative pianist on the Showcase Recital.

Ethan Chen, violin, is a junior attending New Berlin Eisenhower High School. Ethan studies violin with Sang Mee Lee and his collaborative pianist on the Showcase Recital will be Stefanie Jacob.

Junho Chung, piano, is a junior attending Brookfield Central High School. Junho studies piano with Tatyana Smith.

Lex V. Crump, mezzo soprano, is a junior attending Milwaukee High School of the Arts. Lex studies voice with Raymond Roberts who will also serve as his collaborative pianist on the Showcase Recital.

Ayahmi Johnson, soprano, is a senior attending Nicolet High School. Ayahmi studies voice with Roberta Ricci and her collaborative pianist on the Showcase Recital will be Martha Galvin.

Ava Larsen, cello, is a junior attending Freedom Project Academy. Ava studies cello with Peter Thomas and her collaborative pianist on the Showcase Recital will be Stefanie Jacob.

Marisa Lehner, flute, is a senior attending Hamilton Sussex High School. Marisa studies flute with Heather Zinninger and her collaborative pianist on the Showcase Recital will be Rebecca Furdek.

Lyle Mondano, tenor, is a senior attending University School of Milwaukee. Lyle studies voice with Roberta Ricci and his collaborative pianist on the Showcase Recital will be Martha Galvin.

Collin Runnoe, cello, is a junior attending Whitefish Bay High School. Collin studies cello with Scott Cook and his collaborative pianist on the Showcase Recital will be Leslie Krueger.

Faith Weigand, bassoon, is a junior attending Shoreland Lutheran High School. Faith studies bassoon with Beth Giacobassi and her collaborative pianist on the Showcase Recital will be Stefanie Jacob.

As one of Milwaukee’s oldest arts organizations, CIVIC MUSIC MKE has been active in developing the musical life of its community since 1918.  CIVIC MUSIC’s mission is to support music education and provide performance opportunities for young musicians in the greater Milwaukee area.  Youth music programs allow participating instrumentalists and vocalists to hone beneficial life skills like creative thinking and collaboration through the study of music. Through private lessons, auditions, masterclasses, workshops, solo performances and award programs, CIVIC MUSIC offers life changing experiences through the joy and fulfillment of making music, reaching over 200 young musicians each year in the five county Greater Milwaukee area.  CIVIC MUSIC also recognizes and celebrates our community’s music educators and Milwaukee area citizens who have provided inspiration, education and resources to ensure that music continues to thrive in our community.