Michelle Stern, violin

Meet Michelle

Michelle performed on Show 389 from Merkin Hall on September 25, 2020.

Michelle Stern (violin) 16, is from Douglason, New York, and is a senior at Townsend Harris High School. She studies violin with Ann Setzer at the Pre-College Division of The Juilliard School. In addition to being concertmistress of the Juilliard Pre-college Orchestra and winning numerous competitions, the musical moments she holds the most dear have occurred when performing for children, patients, or the elderly, and experiencing their inspiration and joy. Outside of music, Michelle is the editor of her school’s literary magazine and is interested in all sorts of creative writing, including playwriting, prose, and poetry.