Recipients of The Helen Buckman Awards for 2017

Jun 1, 2017 | Announcements

Halle Brennan has played first violin in the CB East Orchestra, East Chamber Strings, and the pit orchestra for her school’s production of Beauty and the Beast. She also participated in the BCMEA County Orchestra throughout her high school career and as has played in numerous string quartets for special events. She plans to study Public Relations and Strategic Communications at Elon University.

Emily Cid has been a student in both Orchestra and Chamber Strings and a member of the pit orchestra for school musicals for all three years at CB South. She has been first violin section leader, was selected on multiple occasions to participate in the BCMEA County Orchestra, and was selected in her senior year to the PMEA District 11 Orchestra festival. Emily will attend Ursinus University.

Maddie Robinson has been a violin section leader in both Orchestra and Chamber Strings for all 3 years while at CB West. In addition to playing violin with the orchestra, she has been the main piano accompanist with the orchestra. She will attend West Chester University, majoring in Music Education.

The Bucks County Symphony congratulates Halle, Emily and Maddie for their outstanding orchestral achievements in high school and for their commitment to musical excellence.