Music is a family affair! Brothers Gavin and Zac Schleiger each came out on top in their respective Concerto Competitions for DYAO’s String Ensemble and Allegro Strings. Read more about these fantastic young musicians!
Zachary Schleiger, Cello – Allegro Strings Concerto Competition Winner
Zachary is a sixth grader at Newton Middle School. He began playing the cello when he was 4 years old and has studied privately with Katie Burns and Heather Hadley. He has played with Denver Talent Education, Lamont Suzuki Strings, and in the String Ensemble and Allegro Strings at Denver Young Artists Orchestra. In addition to playing the cello, Zac loves to play soccer and read, especially anything about World War 2.
Gavin Schleiger, Violin – String Ensemble Concerto Competition Winner
Gavin attends Justina Ford Elementary as a fourth grader. He began studying the violin at the age of four with his mom, Laura Schleiger. He previous participated in Denver Talent Education, and now plays with Lamont Suzuki Strings and the String Ensemble of Denver Young Artists Orchestra. Gavin loves animals, nature, and playing baseball and soccer.