Senior Spotlight: Lizzie McMullin, Violin
Melissa Schexnaydre
What is your current AYPO ensemble?
Philharmonic (AYP)
What AYPO ensembles have you played in and for how long?
AYSE 19-20; AYCO 20-21; AYSO 21-23; AYP 23-25.
What college/university do you plan on attending this fall?
Brigham Young University, with a double major in Psychology and Education.
What do you hope to do after graduation or your more long-term goals?
“Teach kids and travel.”
A favorite, or memorable AYPO experience?
“The best time was the NSO side-by-side rehearsal. I wish we'd had it every year I was in AYP.”
What musician, conductor, or orchestra inspires you and why?
“Hillary Hahn because her discipline is amazing. She has two kids and she still is getting better and better.”
Your advice for young musicians?
“Don't be scared of meeting new people because it's the friends that make the music fun.”
Congratulations, Lizzie!