William White
Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce the selection of trombonist William White as the LSO Young Artist Winner for the 2017–18 season.
White, currently a sophomore studying trombone performance under Dr. Scott Anderson at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Glenn Korff School of Music, will perform the third movement of Rota’s Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra with Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
“We are thrilled to work with William this season, and to feature him as a soloist at both our holiday concerts in December,” said Edward Polochick, Music Director of Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra. “It was such a pleasure to hear such a fine group of young musicians audition at the Young Artist Competition this year. It is a tribute to the educators in our community that the level of talent was so high.”
As winner of the LSO Young Artist Competition, White receives the title of LSO Young Artist Winner for the 2017–18 season, publicity exposure, a private rehearsal and coaching from LSO Resident Conductor, Dr. Tyler White, solo performances at LSO’s performances on December 3, 2017, and a $500 cash prize.
Twelve high school and college music students participated in LSO’s Young Artist Competition this year, which is funded in part by the J. Edmund & Thelma D. Miller Fund at the Lincoln Community Foundation. The competition requires that applicants be 20 years old or younger and perform a movement of a concerto on their instrument in a formal audition. Past Young Artist Competition winners include Kevin Cheng, pianist from the University of Nebraska at Kearney; Isabella Amador, violinist from Omaha; Lukas McIlhaney, flutist from Wahoo; Jennifer Ahn, violinist from Westside High School; and Nicholas May, saxophonist from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Young musicians interested in entering next year’s Young Artist Competition may apply beginning in July 2018. More information may be found at www.lincolnsymphony.com/auditions.
Founded in 1927, Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra has a mission to present inspiring experiences that welcome all members of our community to discover and cultivate a profound, personal connection with live orchestral music. For more information about Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra, call 402.476.2211 or visit www.lincolnsymphony.com.
About William White
William White is a sophomore studying music performance at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Glenn Korff School of Music. He began playing the trombone in the sixth grade as part of his school district's band programs. In high school, William was a four-year Iowa All-State participant, occupying principal spots in the All-State Band, Orchestra, and Jazz Band. William began studying with Dr. Scott Anderson at Nebraska during his sophomore year of high school, and started to perform with the Nebraska Trombone Ensemble later that same year. William made his professional debut with the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra in 2016 at the age of 17, when he substituted for their principal player. Currently, he is on the substitute musician list for the Omaha, Lincoln, and Des Moines symphony orchestras. William is a founding member of the Johnny Manhattan Orchestra, Lincoln's premier dance band. In his time at Nebraska, he has been the principal trombonist of both the Wind Ensemble and the Symphony Orchestra, as well as 2nd trombone in the Jazz Orchestra. In the future, William hopes to occupy a trombone position with a major symphony orchestra.