Senior Spotlight: Michelle Liu, Violin
AYPO Marketing
What is your current AYPO ensemble?
Philharmonic (AYP)
What AYPO ensembles have you played in and for how long?
AYP (2023-2026), AYSO (2021-2022), AYCO (2020-2021), AYSO (2019-2020), AYDO (2018-2019)
What college/university do you plan on attending this fall?
Northwestern University
What do you hope to do after graduation or your more long-term goals?
I hope to continue to play in school orchestra while exploring everything college has to offer!
A favorite, or memorable AYPO experience?
Side by side rehearsal with the NSO and the trip to Orlando in AYSE!
What musician, conductor, or orchestra inspires you and why?
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma inspires me because of the humanity and passion he brings to every performance. He is always so present with his audience, and I love how he brings people together through his music..
Your advice for young musicians?
Keep going, even when it is challenging! Music will bring you friends and lifelong memories you won't be able to find anywhere else.
Congratulations, Michelle!