Ella Barrick Baldwin began violin studies at age two with Kathy Hart. She has been a member of the KSYOA orchestras for twelve years, with the last two as a member of the Youth Orchestra. A serious dancer, she has been a member of the Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble (now Ignite!) since the age of 9. As a singer, she has been a member of the West High School Bella Voce and Chorale. She is also a Soprano section leader/soloist at The Episcopal Church of the Ascension. She has been a member of the West High School Musical Theater and Theater ensembles for the last two seasons. This fall Ella plans to attend Illinois Wesleyan University where she plans to major in Music Theater with a minor in Philosophy. She wants to thank all the staff and conductors of the KSYOA, especially Kathy Hart, for all the support and care, and teaching they have shared with her.