Ridgewood, NJ – February 5, 2024 – Raghav Shukla, Sean Brady, Vincent Guerrero, and Michael Brescia, members of the Ridgewood High School Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Gary Fink, have been named winners in the first round of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Young Musician Concert Regional Competition. The ensemble submitted a captivating performance video of Tombolo for 4 percussionists, earning them a spot in the upcoming New Jersey Regional Concert.

The talented students will advance to the next round by performing at the New Jersey Regional Concert on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Bergen County Academies. As part of this year’s competition, they will also receive a one-hour online coaching session via Zoom with a Chamber Music Society artist before the Regional Concert.

This marks the 19th time since 1998 that members of the Ridgewood High School Percussion Ensemble have been selected to perform for a Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center event, showcasing the school's rich tradition of musical excellence.

For more information about the competition, please visit Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.

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