April 2, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — "Talented
youth from New York City to Lima play their way for a chance to perform
with professionals," notes a report on Lima, Ohio NBC affiliate WLIO-TV. "The Lima Symphony Orchestra in conjunction with
Friends of the Symphony are hosting the Young Artists Competition" this weekend, and the competitors included DePauw University sophomore Erika Matson," who is featured in the report.
A saxophonist, "Matson is a music education major at DePauw University in Indiana," reports Demi Heiks. " A push from a professor gave her to the courage to try out. Erika Matson's love of performing could
win her up to $600 in scholarships and the chance to play with the Lima
Symphony Orchestra. Being a part of such a prominent 
competition is
what attracts the young musicians, and they also know it could provide
them with opportunities in their future."
The competition, now in its 51st year, took place at Ohio State University - Lima. "The top two winners from each category will play with the Lima Symphony Orchestra tonight," the station notes. "Their concert starts at 7:30 pm at Reed Hall on the OSU - Lima Campus. It is free and open to the public."
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