Senior Spotlight: Alisa Deczynski - PYO Music Institute

Name

Alisa Deczynski

Instrument

Violin

Current Teacher

Victoria Voronyansky

High School

Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart

College / Major

Cornell University / Physics

How long have you been a member of the PYO Music Institute and in which ensembles did you participate?

I’ve been a member since 2017 and I have been in PYMO and PYAO

Did / do you have other family members who participated in the PYO Music Institute?

Yes, my older sister was in YMDO (formerly PYMO) with me.

Do you have any plans or activities planned for over the summer?

I will be going to Colorado for my older sisters graduation, and will be with friends at the beach!

What is one of your favorite PYOMI memories?

My favorite memories stems from the amazing connections I have made in the PYO music institute. For example, going to concerts and being able to talk to friends was simple yet I enjoyed doing so!

What are your most recent musical and/or academic achievements?

My biggest academic achievement was getting accepted into college!

When you are not in rehearsal or practicing your instrument, what other activities or hobbies do you enjoy?

I love to run, play soccer, read, and be with friends and family.