Music Scholars Education Program
This program is open, by audition, to high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors in the counties of Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia. It fosters a student's music education, gives them an opportunity to grow as young musicians, explore repertoire and performing opportunities they would not normally be exposed to, and allows for collaboration with the artistic staff and current members of MCCO. The Scholars Program is open to vocalists and string players.
Meet our 2024-2025 Scholars
Adora Abdul, Viola
Adora Abdul is a freshman at Cheltenham High School, and has been playing the viola for five years. She plays in the select chamber orchestra at her school and in the Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra. Adora also loves to swim and volunteer in her free time.
Michelle Gondek, Violin
Michelle Gondek is a junior at Upper Dublin High School. She has been playing the violin for seven years and absolutely loves it! She plays in the Philadelphia Sinfonia, Arconet Youth Orchestra, and pit orchestra for her school’s spring musicals. In her free time Michelle loves to read, travel, and play the guitar.
Tina Ramberg-Michael, Cello
Tina Ramberg-Michael is a freshman at Cheltenham High School. She began playing cello during online schooling and fell in love with it. Outside of MCCO she plays in the Youth Orchestra of Bucks County, Philadelphia Sinfonia Players, and her school's select chamber orchestra. Besides cello playing, she enjoys writing and playing volleyball.
Sofia Ringe, Violin
Sofia Ringe attends the University Scholars Program at Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School. She has studied the violin since age seven. In addition to playing the violin, Sofia also enjoys singing in her church choir, playing tennis, and reading literature's classics.
Alexis Schmidt, Violin
Alexis Schmidt is a freshman in Upper Dublin High School. She has played violin for seven years. She played in the Sandy Run honors orchestra, attended the PIMF summer program, and participated in the PMEA string fest. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and rock climbing.
Sofie Toth, Double Bass
Sofie Toth currently attends Central Bucks West High School and has been playing the bass for 6 years. At school, she plays in the Central Bucks West Honors Chamber strings and has participated in PMEA and BCMEA festivals. Outside of school, she likes reading and playing the piano.
Ivan Urquia, Viola
Ivan Urquia is a sophomore at Central Bucks West High School. He has been playing the viola for 8 years. He plays alongside the Central Bucks West Honors Chamber Strings, the Bucks County Symphony Orchestra, and has participated in multiple PMEA festival orchestras. In his free time he likes composing music, gardening, and spending time with family.