PORT TOWNSEND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Violinist Zia McGill was featured soloist for the April 28 concert at 2 pm at Chimacum School Auditorium (91 W Valley Rd, Chimacum). The program also featured popular music from films. Our concerts are free with donations accepted at the door.
Zia Magill was the first-place winner of the 2023 Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra competition. Zia began playing violin at age seven and has studied with several musicians in the region, including Pat Yearian, Kristin Smith, Gwen Franz and most recently, Matthew Daline. She also plays multiple other instruments, including piano, guitar and cello, and enjoys playing fiddle tunes. Zia is currently a senior at West Sound Academy completing an International Baccalaureate diploma, while considering various college possibilities. Beyond her musical life, Zia loves the outdoors and is an avid sailor, hiker, and photographer.
PROGRAM
Pirates of the Caribbean by Klaus Badelt
Violin Concerto in A Major, by W.A. Mozart, 1st mvt.
. . . . with Zia Magill, violin
Music from the Gladiator by Hans Zimmer
La Forza del Destino by Giuseppe Verdi
Suite from Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda
007: Through the Years by Stephen Bulla
Photo by Jessica Plumb.