Claire Madsen

Claire Madsen, age 15, is a sophomore at Cor Jesu Academy. She started playing trumpet at age 5 and is thrilled to be joining the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra this year. Her early music experiences include learning piano from her grandmother and trumpet from her dad. She has been surrounded by music her whole life as her dad and both siblings play trumpet as well. 

Madsen enjoys running, playing water polo, and, of course, playing trumpet. She has been in district band for three years, won gold at the state solo festival, and played numerous times in her church. She also enjoys playing in several community bands including the Kirkwood AIM band and Sanctus Winds.  

Madsen is very excited to be joining the YO this year and would like to thank her parents, grandparents, trumpet teacher, Dr. Kristine Harris, and previous directors for their support, instruction, and encouragement.