On February 4, Sofia Fedoriouk, member of Br. 24 had an opportunity to perform with the Honors Performance Series in Carnegie Hall, NYC. This performance was part of an international program series which was established to feature talented young musicians on stage at one of the world’ famous music halls such as Carnegie Hall, the Sydney Opera House, or the Vienna Opera House.

Performers met in New York for several days of rehearsals with renowned conductors before taking part in their life-changing performance on Saturday evening. They had an opportunity to network with their peers and build the long-lasting friendships. Talented students from China, Korea, Bahamas, and USA arrived at Time Square to create beautiful music and experience a vibrant life of NYC. An entertaining Broadway show, a cruise on a yacht around Manhattan, a birds-eye view of NYC from the observation deck of the Rockefeller Center -all these enriched Sofia’s unforgettable experience.

Sofia has been playing violin since the age of 5 and loves to perform for those that share her Slovak and Ukrainian heritage. Since her childhood her aspiration was to perform violin on prestigious stages. With the generous support and encouragement of the FCSU Home Office, a few local branches and their members, Sofia was able to achieve her goal. She is excited to learn a new repertoire and continue her musical journey.
Thank you for all your support.

Submitted by Alexander Fedoriouk

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