7 Thursday, March 18, 2021 GO! magazine — A&E in Northeast Oregon Sarah Plummer wins student category for Concerto + Aria Competition was sponsored by Grande Ronde Symphony few other instruments, but I have never found an instrument that I love as much as the violin,” she BAKER CITY — Sarah Plum- mer, a junior at Baker High School, said. Prior to the coronavirus pandem- has won the young student cat- ic, Plummer and Block would meet egory for Concerto + Aria held by in La Grande for lessons. Now, the the Grande Ronde Symphony. She submitted Concerto No. 5 in lessons are virtual. “My lessons D Major by have been over F. Seitz. Zoom for the As the win- past many ner, Plummer months,” Plum- received $200 and mer said. “At will perform with first the idea of the symphony at long-term online a concert tenta- lessons sounded tively set for May pretty impos- 26 in La Grande. sible, but it actu- “I was ecstatic ally works quite to learn that well. As a bonus, I had won the I’m able to take competition,” she lessons more said. “This will consistently be my first time because schedul- performing as a ing is easier.” soloist, which is She’s also very exciting. Sarah Plummer found more It will also be practice time this year because of my first time performing with the the modified schedule at Baker symphony.” High School, which has students in Although Plummer’s audi- school part-time, and at home the tion video featured only the first other school days. movement of Concerto No. 5, her “A lot of my classes don’t have performance with the symphony Zoom meetings every day that I’m will include all three movements. at home, so if I finish all my work The Baker City student began I have time to practice when I’m studying violin when she was 10 normally at school,” she said. and received the instrument as a Other category winners in the Christmas present. competition were: Ariah Mann, Plummer has studied violin for violinist from Spokane, Washing- the last seven years, and currently works with Viet Block, who lives in ton (advanced student) and Molly Trindle, oboe player from Pullman, Pendleton. Washington (open category). “When I was younger I tried a Why Medical Supervision Will Make You Thinner…Faster Because only a weight loss physician or medical provider can… By Lisa Britton For EO Media Group 1 2 3 DIAGNOSE and treat certain medical conditions that contribute to your weight gain, so you can lose weight rapidly. PRESCRIBE the right food and nutrition plan in combination with anti-obesity medications, if appropriate, to ensure you lose weight healthfully. PROVIDE expert personal support throughout your weight loss phase, so you lose weight safely. “We continue to help men, women, and adolescents lose 10 to 150+ pounds safely, healthfully, and rapidly. If you struggle to lose weight and keep it off, come see us, we can help.” James R. R. Kopp, MBA James Kopp, MD, MD, MBA Weight Weight Loss Loss Physician Physician —James R. Kopp What people who MetTrim Say Matt S, Yelp Review: “I lost 50 pounds, in 12 weeks.”* Rachel R, Facebook Review: “I lost 30 pounds, in 9 weeks.”* Jacki L, Google Review: “I lost 16.6 pounds, in 4 weeks.”* Call 541-963-9844 Or visit MetTrimMD.com/LaGrandeOR to Schedule your Free No-obligation Consultation MetTrimMD La Grande 907 Washington Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 MetTrimMD.com/LaGrandeOR | 541-963-9844 *Personalized plans. Individual results vary.