Heinzmann receives scholarship from Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra
June 24, 2010 Ridgefield, CT – June 23, 2010
Graduating Ridgefield High School Senior Nicholas Heinzmann was awarded a $1000 scholarship by the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra at a presentation on June 2. The scholarship, presented by Gina Wilson, Executive Director, and Donna Case, Board President, is awarded annually to a graduating senior who has been a member of the Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra for at least three years, has demonstrated leadership skills, and plans to pursue the study of music in college.
Heinzmann has been a member of the Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra (WCYO) since 2003, and has been Principal Cellist since 2007. Earlier this year, he won the WCYO concerto competition, and performed with the WCYO at their May concert. He also performed with the Ridgefield Symphony in 2009 and 2010 as part of the Symphony's programs featuring WCYO musicians. He will be majoring in the cello at Northwestern University in the fall.
