Congratulations to Albany High sophomore Nevaeh Harvey for being selected to participate in the Classics Through the Ages program, which aims to promote arts education among African American youth, fostering their interest and knowledge in classical arts.
Linda Jackson-Chalmers from Albany District Links noted that Harvey stood out as the perfect candidate for this year's financial award due to the video submission of her beautiful violin performance of Song from a Secret Garden, as well as her desire to take additional music lessons to perfect her talent and skills as an instrumentalist.
Harvey first started playing the violin in third grade at Sheridan Preparatory Academy and has continued to expand and strengthen her music education ever since. She looks forward to using the funding provided via the Classics Through the Ages award to take additional violin lessons to further advance her abilities.
This year at Albany High, she plays Violin 1 in the Advanced Orchestra, is taking Jazz Improvisation and sings in our most advanced choirs, Chamber Choir and The Albanettes. Next year, she looks forward to continuing her current music classes and adding Piano 1 to her schedule.
When asked about her future aspirations, it is no surprise that Harvey wants to continue her music education post-graduation.
"I want to continue to do music when I go to college," Harvey stated. "I really want to play for people and make them happy."
Congratulations to this talented Falcon musician and we wish her the best as she continues to bring joy to audiences through both instrumental and vocal performance.
We also commend Harvey's guiding music teachers—Anthony Berman, John Halvorsen and Brendan Hoffman—for the special role they play in fostering her love for music!