Mark Lyford

Junior Strings Concerto Competition: Honorable Mention

Mark Lyford, age 11, has been a violin student of Svetlana Gubnitskaya for nearly five years.  He first began to study violin at the age of 3.  He has been homeschooled since preschool and is now doing sixth grade level work.   Mark is no stranger to musical competitions.  In 2008 Mark was Elementary Solo winner for FMTA District 5.  In 2009 he took first place in Orlando Music Club Elementary Solo Scholarship competition. In 2010 he was FFMC State Winner for Medium I Solo.  In addition, Mark participated as violinist in an all boys’ piano trio with Suzuki Music Institute (Maitland) that was FFMC State piano trio winner three years in a row (2008 – 2010).

 When Mark was four, he and his family moved out to several acres in the country, where he and his sister developed a love of nature.  He and his family have camped extensively throughout Florida, the Southeastern U.S., and Blue Ridge Parkway.  His camping experiences culminated last autumn in a cross-country trip across America, touring 13 different states and 7 National Parks.  Mark is also active in his church, participating in its choristers group.  He enjoys relaxing by reading mystery novels, swimming, bicycling, playing piano, and repairing his friends’ digital watches.

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