Star Sponsors
Champion Sponsor
Matthew J. Scarr, CPA
Supporting Sponsors
Charles D. Berry Foundation
Houser Asphalt and Concrete
Dr. L David Mirkin
Shaun Nicholson at
UBS Financial Services
In Kind Sponsors
A1 Piano Moving
Bonbright Distributors
Young Talent Search Sponsors
Patti and Charles Demirjian, MD
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Musical Performers
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A highlight of the Rising Stars Gala will be musical performances by winners of Discover Classical's Young Talent Search. The first four are winners of the 2022 search, and the final two are returning from the 2021 Young Talent Search. Discover Classical's Young Talent Search is supported by a generous gift from Charles and Patti Demirjian.
Benedict Cecilio, pianist
Isabella Fiers, pianist
Alena Scott, flutist
Ian Shang, pianist
Vivian Chang, violinist
Giovanna Konya, harpist
Benedict Cecilio, pianist
Benedict Cecilio is a 16-year-old pianist from Montgomery.
Isabella Fiers, pianist
Isabella Fiers is a 15-year-old pianist from Germantown. She was about six when she began piano lessons with her mother and now she studies with Samee Griffith at Star City Music Studios. Isabella also sings in a choral group and has performed in stage musicals. She says, "Being able to learn music actually helps in acting and singing." Isabella has successfully participated in many competitions and festivals, and aspires to be a music teacher herself someday. "I think that it's really enjoyable to just be able to come and share my talents with other people," she says. Listen to Isabella's ArtsFocus interview:
Alena Scott, flutist
Alena Scott is a 17-year-old flutist from Hamilton.
Ian Shang, pianist
Ian Shang is a 14-year-old pianist from Mason.
Vivian Chang, violinist
Giovanna Konya, harpist
If you have questions about the Rising Stars Gala, contact Martha Harris at marthah@dpr.org or (937) 222-9377.