MTNA Senior Performance Division Winner-National Finalist
January 2nd, 2016
January 17, 2016
Julian Rhee, 15, violin student of Hye-Sun Lee and resident of Brookfield, WI, was named the Senior Performance Division Winner and National Finalist at the MTNA East Central Division Competition Final held at Lawrence University, Appleton, WI on January 17. Last year, Julian was the winner of the Junior Strings East Central Division representing Wisconsin.
The Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Competitions consist of three levels: State Competition, Division Competition, and National Finals. The state competitions are considered the primary educational level with the division and national levels showcasing outstanding performance and honoring significant pedagogical achievement.
The purposes of the Music Teachers National Association Performance competitions are to provide educational experiences for students and teachers and to recognize exceptionally talented young artists and their teachers in their pursuit of musical excellence. The state competitions are considered the primary educational level with the division and national levels showcasing outstanding performance and honoring significant pedagogical achievement.
Julian will compete in the National Competition at the MTNA National Conference in San Antonio, Texas, April 2–6.