Penelope
Brooklyn Technical High School, Junior
Classical Guitar
My name is Penelope Shvarts, and I am a rising senior at Brooklyn Technical High School. As a classical and flamenco guitarist, I am looking to bridge my passions of music and policy in order to advocate for music education in NYC.
About Me
I began playing classical guitar at the age of 5. Within a year, my teachers began incorporating flamenco music into my studies. Since then, I have performed in various concert halls, both as a soloist and in a group setting. I've also participated in competitions, the latest one being the Long Island Guitar Competition.
I am Statement
I am strong
I am resilient
I am trusting
I am a problem solver
I am a day dreamer
I am emotional which is something your told is weak but is probably one of the strongest things you can be
Outside of Music
Some of my hobbies outside of music include:
-Reading
-Gardening
-Cooking
Visual Art Project
As part of the NextGen 2022 Cohort, I created a visual art piece which reflects some of the interests stated above. These were interwoven and layered over a picture of myself to represent all of the different things that encompass my personality.
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If you look closely, you can see an open book displayed over a table with candles and plants (one of my favorite environments to read in). There is also extremely faint sheet music and rain in the background.
Essex House Performance
Advocacy Statement
Advocacy Letter
