The Merriman-Ross Family Young Composers Workshop Concert

• Sunny Xuecong Xia, conductor

Join the Seattle Symphony for the 30th anniversary edition of the Merriman-Ross Family Young Composers Workshop Concert! This FREE community concert features world premieres by student composers performed by the Seattle Symphony. This concert is the capstone of a 15-week composition course led by composer, clarinetist, Merriman-Ross Family Young Composers Workshop alumna, and Artist in Residence Angelique Poteat.

RSVP recommended. All seating is general admission. Walk-ups also welcome.

About Merriman-Ross Family Young Composers Workshop

https://www.seattlesymphony.org/education-and-community/young-artists/workshop

About Seattle Symphony

Recognized as one of the “most vital American orchestras” (NPR), the Seattle Symphony is internationally acclaimed for its inventive programming, community-minded initiatives, and superb recordings on the Seattle Symphony Media label. With a strong commitment to new music and a legacy of over 150 recordings, the orchestra has garnered five Grammy Awards, 26 Grammy nominations, and two Emmy Awards, and was named Gramophone’s 2018 Orchestra of the Year. The Symphony performs in Benaroya Hall in the heart of downtown Seattle.

About Sunny Xuecong Xia, conductor

Recognized for her innate musicality, compelling presence, and technical precision, conductor Sunny Xuecong Xia’s ability to forge an immediate and captivating connection with orchestras and audiences alike has led to engagements around the country. Sunny currently serves as Assistant Conductor of the Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestra and Arizona State University Symphony Orchestra while pursuing a doctorate in Orchestral Conducting under Dr. Jeffery Meyer. In the 2020-21 season, she appeared as guest conductor with the MusicaNova Orchestra and was invited to serve as Assistant Conductor at the National Music Festival and Pierre Monteux Music Festival. In January 2020, she made her successful debut with the Cleveland Women’s Orchestra.