NMS Students at the 2026 Chicago Area Music Teacher’s Association Sonata Festival — Placements

Student Achievements
Written By Dr. Kelly Hill

Pictured: Noemi Ciborowski with her Gold Medal at the Winner’s Concert held at Ganz Hall in February 2026.

Many NMS students received Honors at the 2026 Chicago Area Music Teacher’s Association Sonata Festival.

Gold Medals:

  • Noemi Ciborowski, student of Clinton Velman

  • Mika Matsuyama, student of Jeffrey Panko

  • Daniel Razminia, student of Jeffrey Panko

  • Anika Sadanand, student of Jeffrey Panko

  • Rebecca Zhao, student of Jeffrey Panko

Silver Medals:

  • Raegan and Kingston Young, students of Clinton Velman

  • Amelia Lucero, student of Clinton Velman

  • Nathan Ng, student of Clinton Velman

  • Olivia Lougheed, student of Clinton Velman

  • Adam Shah, student of Clinton Velman

Bronze Medals

  • Asher Low, student of Clinton Velman

Dr. Kelly Hill
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