A 12-year-old New Brunswick musician will get an opportunity of a lifetime, to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York.
Marysol Boisvert from Richibucto was a third place winner of the American Protégé International Talent competition.
Talented musicians who entered hailed from 12 countries, including the United States, Australia, Azerbaijan, Canada, Costa Rica, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Russia, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand.
“I play the viola, the instrument that I fell in love with. I like the sound and I also like that it isn’t a well known instrument,” said Boisvert about her instrument of choice, which she plays as a member of Sistema New Brunswick and the Moncton Youth Orchestra.
“It was Marysol’s dream to play a musical instrument and when she started grade 4 at Ecole Communautaire de Soleil Levant she had the opportunity to join Sistema NB and she has not looked back. Marysol’s discipline, passion and drive give her the chance to flourish in the world of music” explained Anne Boisvert, Marysol’s mom.
She says the most challenging part of preparing to apply was being consistent with practices and balancing this with school work.
The dates are not confirmed yet for her trip to New York, because they were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Boisvert will perform at Carnegie Hall in front of around 400 people.
Ken MacLeod, president and CEO of the NB Youth Orchestra and Sistema NB, added “We are thrilled for Marysol and pleased that Sistema New Brunswick is helping her reach her dream. We excel when our students excel to achieve their full potential through learning and performing orchestral music.”
