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.