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.