‘On cloud nine:’ N.B. musician, 12, to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City
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A 12-year-old musician from Richibucto, N.B., has booked a spot to perform at the internationally renowned Carnegie Hall in New York.
A 12-year-old musician from New Brunswick has booked a spot to perform at the internationally renowned Carnegie Hall in New York.
Marysol Boisvert, a viola player was awarded the opportunity after finishing third in the spring 2022 American Protégé International Talent Competition. She competed against young musicians from 12 countries, including the United States, India, and South Korea.
Her performance will take place in the spring of 2023.
Boisvert, who is from the community of Richibucto, is a student of Sistema NB, a program created by the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra to provide free daily access to after-school music lessons for students interested in learning an instrument.
“They really helped because they supported me during this journey,” Boisvert said. “Lately, I’ve been on cloud nine, I’m really happy.”
The program launched in 2009 and has since expanded to over nine locations throughout New Brunswick. Over 1,100 children participate in Sistema’s programs daily.
Boisvert’s music instructor, Swan Serna, said this year was one of the most competitive years in the history of the American Protégé International Talent Competition.
“It’s a dream for a teacher seeing how her hard work is paying off,” said Serna.
