Evan Schuman is a 20 year old violinist from Rochester, Minnesota. He currently studies at the University of Michigan under Professor Aaron Berofsky. Evan has played in many ensembles such as the MMEA All State Orchestra where he was associate concertmaster, concertmaster of South Eastern Minnesota Youth Orchestras and also in the University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra. Some of Evan’s accomplishments include winning first prize in the SEMYO Concerto Competition and first in the Rochester Music Guild Competition. In addition to Chautauqua Music Festival, Evan has participated in the Castleman Quartet Program. As an undergrad, Evan spends his free time playing Mario Kart and Minecraft.