Peer to Peer Students
This unique mentoring program pairs musicians of the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra with dedicated Black and Latiné music students from Gateway Music Outreach (GMO). SLSO musicians serve as coaches for each student pair during regular meetings throughout the school year.
Meet the 24/25 Peer to Peer students
Denim Browder
Denim Browder attends Grand Center Arts Academy. Denim has been a part of Peer to Peer for five years. Denim plays cello and piano. Denim started playing the piano 4 years ago and then picked up a cello shortly after. Denim enjoys all instruments, but cello is his favorite. He has a special bond with his blue cello, which was the first cello he could call his own. Denim plans to continue his musical journey when he grows up and dreams to be a conductor one day. He loves working with others and creating art through music.
Teilakay Strong
Teilakay is an inquisitive 8th grade student at Westminster Christian Academy. She has been playing the violin for five years. Teilakay loves the violin because it can be extremely challenging. She is an enthusiast of all kinds of music. Peer to Peer has been a wonderful opportunity for Teilakay over the last four years.
Zxphina Strong
Zxphina is a junior at Westminster Christian Academy. Zxphina loves a variety of music. She has played violin for 5 years and plays guitar. Zxphina loves to express herself through music. The violin has such a beautiful sound. Zxphina has been a part of Peer to Peer for four years.