Elijah Flor

Elijah Flor, age 16, is a Junior at O’Fallon Township High School and is thrilled to enter his second year playing horn with the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra. He began his musical journey on the horn at age 10 in his 5th-grade band and has been a dedicated musician ever since.  

His accomplishments include playing at the Illinois Music Education Association’s District Festival in the Senior Orchestra, the Bi-State Music Festival, and numerous solo-and-ensemble festivals, where he has recorded multiple first superior and best-of-day ratings. In addition to the YO, Elijah is an active member of the O’Fallon Township High School Wind Ensemble and the renowned Marching Panthers, where he is the Band Manager.  

Outside of music, he enjoys reading, playing games, and spending time with friends. Elijah is deeply grateful to all his mentors and would like to thank his high school band director, Dr. Melissa Gustafson-Hinds; his former teacher, Mr. Timothy Brooks; his current teacher, Mr. Tod Bowermaster of the SLSO; and especially his father, Patrick Flor, for their invaluable guidance.