Youth Orchestra
Kevin Shi
Kevin Shi is a freshman at Ladue Horton Watkins High School. He started playing the violin at the age of seven, and this is his second season in the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra. Before becoming a member of the YO, Kevin served as one of the co-concertmasters of the Webster University Community Music School’s Young People’s Concert Orchestra and has also played in their Symphonic Orchestra for one year.
Kevin first studied under Professor Carla Trynchuk of Andrews University before moving to St. Louis in fourth grade. Afterwards, he became a student of Xiaoxiao Qiang, and later of Joo Kim, both of whom are SLSO members. In St. Louis, he was introduced to many extremely talented musicians, both in school and out of school. He earned a silver medal at the 2025 St. Louis Area Music Teacher Association’s Young Artist competition. Kevin is always getting better with each minute practiced and is grateful for his family and musical teachers who have helped him become a part of the YO. Outside of the violin, Kevin enjoys playing tennis with his friends, camping with his Boy Scout troop, and competing in various math contests.
