Daniel Blaise 18 years old Drums Hyde Park, MA Boston City Music “lam proud to say that Berklee City Music is not only a program, it is family.” Conner Duke 18 years old Upright bass Arlington, MA Boston City Music “Berklee City Music taught me to take pride and care about what | do musically” Ngomane Bolden-Dendy 18 years old Trumpet Roxbury, MA Boston City Music “Jazz is nothing but chicken and collard greens.” Francisco Dandan 19 years old Piano San Leandro, CA East Bay Center- Performing Arts “l am glad that | found a school where my appreciation for jazz performance, produc- tion, and research are consolidated in one institution. Morgan Burrs 17 years old Guitar Richmond, VA Richmond Youth Jazz Guild “Music defines who | am, and | hope to not only learn more about myself as | continue my career in music, but to also give back to the music commu- nity that has given me so much.” Ebbony Davis 19 years old Voice Lynn, MA Boston City Music “We as musicians surround ourselves in a new world of hope, ambition, and respect from those around us. From the music notes to the stage from the limitless guidance. I can be free, | can be me.” Carmen Cheung 18 years old Piano Vancouver, BC Sarah McLachlan School of Music “I've definitely become more confident as a musician since coming to Boston and | will take that with me when | leave. ” Elijah Davis 18 years old Guitar Harmony, PA Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center “City Music has pro- vided me with the op- portunity to work on my craft and become a better musician all around with skills such performance technique, theory, and musicianship. ” Andrew Cornish 18 years old Guitar Roslindale, MA Boston City Music “Because of this program | met great friends, amazing musi- cians and outstanding professors.” Madison Denbrock 18 years old Voice Phoenix, AZ Phoenix Conservatory of Music “The opportunity to be surrounded with musicians that are as passionate about music as | am is an opportunity of a lifetime.”