AMI Violin Competition – 2015 Winners

On April 12, AMI held its 2015 Violin Competition at Christ Lutheran Church in Clarendon Hills, IL. Over 25 young performers competed and showed the assembled audience the range and depth of violin talent that is present in the west suburban Chicago area. We are delighted to announce the winners and honorable mentions that will be awarded to our contestants this year.

2015 Winners

1st – Julian Rhee ($400)

2nd – Justin Lee ($125)

3rd – Ellie Kim   ($75)

2015 Laureates – Honorable Mention

Kaylee Kim

Ariana O’Connell

Sam Halum

All prize winners will be invited to perform at the AMI Violin Competition – Ceremonial Winners Concert on May 3rd at 2 p.m., where this year’s prizes will be awarded.

AMI provides music education for all ages, levels, instruments and genres, and AMI students represent a wide range of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds from across the Chicagoland area. We believe that music is a critical part of our children’s education and aim to provide scholarships and outreach programs for all children throughout the Chicagoland community.