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SUMMARY:ZaRiah Gold Medal Tour
DESCRIPTION:2026 Fischoff Competition Grand Prize & Wind Division Gold Medal Winner ZaRiah returns to the Midwest for their Gold Medal Tour! \nA world-class emerging ensemble\, ZaRiah Wind Quintet is a collaboration of multifaceted artists passionate about creating performances that are both artistically compelling and deeply human. Comprised of Ben Smith (flute)\, Jamison Hillian (oboe)\, Katelyn Waffer Poetker (clarinet)\, AJ Neubert (bassoon)\, and Braydon Ross (horn)\, ZaRiah is the Grand Prize winner of the 2026 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition\, an honor that has not been won by a wind quintet in nearly three decades. \nKnown for their vibrant energy and genuine connection with audiences\, the ensemble brings a fresh and engaging approach to the chamber music world. The ensemble recently earned First Prize at the Frances Walton Chamber Music Competition presented by the Ladies Musical Club of Seattle (LMC)\, marking the first wind quintet to ever win this competition. \nZaRiah is the 2026 Artist-in-Residence with the Friends of Chamber Music Kansas City. In 2025\, ZaRiah was in residence at the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival\, where they presented multiple concerts featuring a diverse selection of repertoire. During the summer of 2026\, ZaRiah was in residence as Shouse Artists for the 2026 Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival in Southfield\, Michigan. \nMembers of ZaRiah have performed and toured extensively all over the world to countries such as China\, Korea\, France\, Germany\, Austria\, and England\, as well as Prague\, and have also toured with Broadway productions. In addition\, ZaRiah’s members are accomplished orchestral musicians\, having performed with ensembles including the London Symphony Orchestra\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, New World Symphony\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Artosphere Festival Orchestra\, Akron Symphony Orchestra\, Hartford Symphony Orchestra\, and Charleston Symphony Orchestra\, among numerous others. \nAt the center of ZaRiah’s work is a belief that chamber music is most powerful when it feels personal. Whether performing masterworks\, collaborating with living composers\, or introducing music to new audiences\, ZaRiah is dedicated to creating experiences that invite listeners in and leave a lasting connection. \nAlong with performing\, ZaRiah are passionate about exposing great chamber music of all kinds to new audiences and\, as a result\, have founded a new chamber series in Charlotte\, NC – Queen City Chamber Music. \nWebsite: www.quintetzariah.com/\nYouTube: @quintetzariah\nInstagram: @quintetzariah\nFacebook: @ZaRiah \nLearn more about Fischoff’s Double Gold Tour. \nTOUR SCHEDULE:\n¹Free public performance\n²Ticketed public performance\n \nSunday\, September 13\, 6:00 PM (CST)\nMusic at the Fort Concert Series\, Midwest Young Artists Conservatory\, Highwood\, IL¹ \nMonday\, September 14\nVarious educational outreach programs\, Mishawaka & South Bend\, IN \nTuesday\, September 15\nVarious educational outreach programs\, St. Joseph\, MI \nWednesday\, September 16\, 12:15 PM (CST)\nDame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series\, Chicago\, IL¹\nBroadcast live on WFMT 98.7FM \nThursday\, September 17\nGuest Artist Recital\, Interlochen Center for the Arts\, Interlochen\, MI¹ \nFriday\, September 18\nVarious educational outreach programs\, Interlochen Center for the Arts\, Interlochen\, MI \nSaturday\, September 19\nFischoff Chamber Music Academy Kick-off Meeting\, South Bend\, IN\nAndrews University\, Howard Center Presents Concert\, Berrien Springs\, MI²\n \nSunday\, September 20\, 4:00 PM (EST)\nDeBartolo Performing Arts Center Presenting Artists Series\,²\nLaBar Family Recital Hall\, O’Neill Music Center\, University of Notre Dame\, Notre Dame\, IN \nMonday\, September 21\nVarious educational outreach programs\, Mishawaka & South Bend\, IN
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CATEGORIES:Double Gold Tour
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