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Late last month, two of New York’s finest young violinists graced local Fox 5. Jerusha Trotman, 14, and Pilar Hill, 7, appeared of Good Day Street Talk as part of the Noel Pointer Foundation.The foundation has been bringing classical music instruction to inner city youth since 1998.

Imagine the level of skill and confidence it takes to lead an orchestra comprised of 75 musicians who have devoted their entire lives to music. Sounds intimidating, right? Now imagine what it’s like to do that at the young age of 11. 

    7-year-old Leah Flynn is using her talent to bring peace to Ferguson. The violinist has performed as a soloist at numerous concerts and venues. She hopes use her talent to calm the unrest happening in Ferguson, Missouri. 

Nationally known clarinetist Anthony McGill made history by becoming the first African-American section leader in the New York Philharmonic. McGill’s appointment to the position is among several changes occurring in the symphony.