Annabella Paolucci is a 19-year-old violinist studying violin performance at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theater, and Dance with David Halen. Some of Annabella’s recent accomplishments include performing with the Count Basie Orchestra at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, winning an 1891 Montanari violin through the Palm Beach Symphony’s Lisa Bruna B-Major Award, winning 1st place in the Boca Festival of the Arts Concerto Competition, and being accepted into Carnegie Hall’s 2020 and 2021 NYO-USA Orchestra. Annabella held a violin teaching position at Rhythm and Hues Art Center and adores bringing music into the lives of young students.