Rosalie Edwards Youth Music Competition Winners

• 1st Place Alexander Burrow (17), piano
• 2nd Place Annabella Mi (15), harp
• 3rd Place (Tie) Joseph Taein Kim (16), cello
• 3rd Place (Tie)   Annamaria Riccardi (15), flute

Alexander Burrow holds numerous honors, prizes, and has appeared at various summer festivals including the Southeastern Piano Festival (SEPF ‘25) and Anchorage Chamber Music Festival. Future performances include a solo performance at the Ukrainian Institute of America in New York City, a concerto debut with the Los Angeles Youth Philharmonic in Walt Disney Concert Hall, and a Steinway Gallery performance.

Annabella Mi has been playing harp for 10 years and has collaborated with the Huron Symphony Orchestra, Michigan Youth Orchestra, Detroit Symphony Youth Orchestra, Civic Philharmonic Orchestra, and more. She has studied and performed in masterclasses with Joan Holland, Yolonda Kondonassis, Jacquelyn Bartlett, and Caroline Léonardelli.

Joseph Taein Kim won first prize in the MMTA Concerto Competition, the Golden Classical Music Awards, played in the All-State Orchestra multiple times and attended Indiana University Summer String Academy. Currently a member of the Detroit Youth Symphony Orchestra, his prize performances include Central Michigan University and Carnegie Hall.

Annamaria Riccardi began piano at age 7 and flute in sixth grade. She has been principal flute in the All-State Bands for three years and performs with both the Detroit Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble and Orchestra. In March, she will travel to compete in the Music Teachers National Association Senior Woodwind Competition National Finals in Chicago.