​June 3 – Star of the Future: Sophia Rightmer & Tribute to Leonard Bernstein

DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center
7:00 PM - Reid Park

PROGRAM László Veres Music Director/Conductor Special Guest: Sophia Rightmer, cello
Danza Campera - Zamba	Tucci
Overture to Candide	L. Bernstein
Serenade to Spring	R. Rodgers
Concerto for Cello	A. Dvořák
Sophia Rightmer, cello
“Wrong Note Rag” from Wonderful Town	L. Bernstein
Salute To The Big Apple	arr. C. Custer
INTERMISSION
“Begin The Beguine”	C. Porter
Oliver! – Selections	L. Bart, arr. A. Reed
Hungarian March	H. Berlioz
Hungarian Dances Nos. 1, 5 & 6	J. Brahms
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story   Scherzo, Mambo, Cha-Cha, America	L. Bernstein
“America the Beautiful”	S. Ward, arr. C. Dragon

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Sophia Rightmer, cello

Sophia Rightmer, 17 years old, has studied cello since the age of 6 years old. She began studying with her current current teacher, Tucson Symphony Orchestra cellist, Mary Beth Tyndall, at the age of 13. Currently a senior at University High School, Sophia is a member of the school’s top chamber group. She serves as principal cellist of the Tucson Philharmonia Youth Orchestra, and participates in the Young Composer’s Project.

Sophia has placed in many competitions, including the Tucson Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Competition, Tucson Civic Orchestra Young Artist Competition, Tucson Philharmonia Orchestra Scholarship Competition, Rocky Ridge Concerto Competition.

She has soloed with the Rocky Ridge Faculty Orchestra, Tucson Philharmonia Youth Orchestra, Tucson Civic Orchestra, and Tucson Symphony Orchestra.
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In the summer of 2016, Sophia attended the prestigious Interlochen Musical Arts Camp’s six week wind symphony program, and in the summer of 2017, went to the National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute, where she worked alongside NSO musicians. Sophia loves to study United States history and government, has participated in US Government essay contests, served as Foreign Policy Chair for her school’s US Government project.