The 2024 MTAC State VOCE Competition was held online via video submission on March 15th. Students became eligible to participate in State VOCE by being selected as “finalists” at the Southern or Northern California Regional VOCE. Congratulations to all our branch students who competed!
Representing seven (7) teachers, a special congratulations goes to these San Diego Branch students who received awards at the 2024 State VOCE Competition!
Intermediate Solo Strings
Alvin Wang, viola – 3rd Place
Ethan Zhou, violin – Honorable Mention
Senior Solo Strings
Brianna Baek, violin – 1st Place Alternate
Intermediate Solo Winds
Rashmi Chelliserry, flute – 3rd Place
Senior Solo Winds
Daniel Torrero, bassoon – 1st Place Alternate
Intermediate Solo Voice
Evonne Fangao, soprano –1st Place
Intermediate Instrumental Ensemble
“California Institute of Music Trio” – 2nd Place
Caitlin Wang, violin; Alvin Wang, viola; Huizi Zhong, piano
“Trio Calzino” – Honorable Mention
Mila Keres, violin; Sophia Slott, cello; Bradley Carpiuc, piano
There are 11 VOCE divisions. VOCE stands for “Voice, Orchestral Instruments, and Chamber Ensembles.”