Senior Spotlight: Owen Hochwald, Clarinet
Alex Stenseth
What is your current AYPO ensemble?
Symphonic Orchestra (AYSO)
What AYPO ensembles have you played in and for how long?
AYSO 23-24
What college/university do you plan on attending this fall?
University of British Columbia to study Computer Science
What do you hope to do after graduation or your more long-term goals?
“Travel to Asia after graduation with my friend!”
A favorite, or memorable AYPO experience?
“Preparing for the concerto competition and playing Montagues and Capulets in the first cycle.”
What musician, conductor, or orchestra inspires you and why?
“Martin Fröst inspires me for his technical ability to play anything on the instrument in such a genius way. His arrangments of non-clarinet pieces make them sound meant for the instrument, like his version of Csardas.”
Your advice for young musicians?
“Practice and record yourself.”
Congratulations, Owen!