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KCB Youth Soloists -
Where are they now?
2003 – Michele Sbordon,
Flute, Grandville High School
2003 KCB Spring
Concert Program Notes
Michele Sbordon is 17
and a senior at Grandville High School, Grandville, Michigan. While in
high school, Michele has participated in four years of Symphonic Winds,
four years of Varsity Marching Band and four years of Jazz Band where
she plays the bass. In addition, she is a member of the Grand Rapids
Youth Symphony and has recently been chosen for participation in the
2004 Michigan Youth Arts Festival Honors Band along with the honor of
being nominated to audition for Outstanding Soloist. Past
participations include all district and state Solo & Ensemble events,
District 10 Honors Bands, the West Michigan Flute Choir, Blue Lake Fine
Arts Summer Camp, Cornerstone Summer Music Camp and Calvin College
Master Class Participant.
Michele enjoys finding
local performance opportunities for herself that have included such
things as: weddings, area department store Christmas performances, the
Voigt House, the Grand Rapids Art Museum, Gilda’s House Benefit and
several retirement homes. Michele plans to study music in college.
Where Is She Now
Michele attended Grand
Valley State University as a flute performance major for two years
before deciding against making it a career. Although still very
passionate about music, she is currently working for Consumers Energy,
and enjoys the job because she likes working with people. She has plans
to get involved in a community band or orchestra as soon as she can fit
it into her schedule. |