Performers
From the Top performers are ages 8-18 and hail from nearly all of the 50 states and Canada. Many have come to the United States from countries such as China, Venezuela, Japan, Chile, France, and South Africa to pursue their musical studies. Their interests outside of music range from soccer and volleyball to student council and environmental studies. Each year, thousands of musicians apply to be on From the Top. Since its founding, From the Top has presented more than 1,000 young musicians on radio and TV. From the Top alumni are now playing in top orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic, managing solo careers, and pursuing fields outside of music.
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Famous quotes containing the word performers:
“The reason I’m in this business, I assume all performers are—it’s “Look at me, Ma!” It’s acceptance, you know—”Look at me, Ma, look at me, Ma, look at me, Ma.” And if your mother watches, you’ll show off till you’re exhausted; but if your mother goes, Ptshew!”
—Lenny Bruce (1925–1966)
“... we performers are monsters. We are a totally different, far-out race of people. I totally and completely admit, with no qualms at all, my egomania, my selfishness, coupled with a really magnificent voice.”
—Leontyne Price (b. 1927)