Benjamin T. Rossen, a sophomore at Great Neck South High School, has been named a finalist in two national music competitions.
Rossen has been named a national finalist as a pianist in the classical music division of the 2018 YoungArts Foundation Competition, as well as a national finalist in the Student Composition Competition sponsored by the Music Teachers National Association, or MTNA.
As a national finalist in the 2018 National YoungArts program, Rossen will attend master classes and perform on piano at the 37th annual National YoungArts Week in Miami, Florida from Jan. 7-14, 2018. The YoungArts Foundation provides financial, professional, and development opportunities to support artists who pursue their passion for fine and performing arts.
Rossen is also a national finalist in the MTNA Student Composition Competition. His original composition for piano and alto saxophone won the New York State and the Eastern Division competitions in the senior division (ages 15-18). The national winner’s composition will be performed during a concert at the MTNA National Conference at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
According to Michael Schwartz, performing arts department head at South High, Benjamin is a talented musician who is involved in many aspects of the performing arts.
“Benjamin is a wonderful representative of Great Neck to attend National YoungArts Week, and I wish him continued success in the MTNA competition at the national level,” Schwartz said.
