Ashley Vines
Age: 18
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
School: Temple University
Instrument: Viola
Years in PYO program: Three
Favorite PYO memory: One of my favorite PYO memories is when we read Shostakovich Symphony 5 in a side-by-side with The Philadelphia Orchestra during the 70th anniversary season. This was a really exciting experience because not only were we privileged enough to read a great symphony with masterful musicians, but afterwards we also had the chance to have a talk with Maestro Vladimir Jurowski. The insight that he gave on the Shostakovich Symphony inspired us deeply. Also, our final performance of the Shostakovich Symphony 5 program is one of my most proud moments with PYO, and something that I'll never forget.
Career aspirations: I am currently a viola performance major at Temple University and I plan to pursue music as a career. Following graduation, I hope to have a career in chamber music and teaching.