Downers Grove North High School student
Catherine Ramsey has been selected as a finalist in the Mexico International
Harp Competition and Festival, which will be held in Mexico City the week of
November 10. Held every three years, youth from around the world compete and
are judged by prominent figures in the international harp field.
Ramsey is a sophomore at DGN, and member of
District 99 Symphonic Orchestra and the Naperville Youth Symphony Orchestra.
“Attending the Festival is an incredible honor
for Catherine, and a tremendous opportunity to continue her artistic
development,” says North High Fine Arts Department Chair Brayer Teague. “She’ll
be surrounded and inspired by the most talented instructors and peers from
across the globe during this once-in-a-lifetime trip.”
Ramsey was selected from video audition as one
of nine finalists in the Intermediate 1 Division, which includes student
musicians from the U.S., Canada, Columbia, Croatia and Mexico. Guest artists
from Argentina, Brazil, Croatia, France, Mexico and Russia will be present at the
festival serving as judges and master class instructors. The mission of
the Festival is to develop artistic development of excellence.
For more information about the Festival, please visit http://www.mexihcf.com/en/.
