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André Previn Peck is a 14-year-old pianist from La Crosse, Wisconsin. Studying piano since the age of four, he is currently a student of Dr. Joseph Zins in St. Paul, Minnesota.

André was named a’23-’24 Fellow by NPR program, From the Top. André made his orchestral debut at the age of 11 with the Fort Worth Symphony conducted by Miguel Harth-Bedoya. He will play with an orchestra for the fourth time in May 2024, after winning the St. Paul Concerto Competition. He has performed in numerous master classes and private lessons with international luminaries.

André’s passions in addition to piano include sports, mathematics, and chess. His interest in giving back to his community utilizing his pianistic gifts includes organizing Kid Helping-Kids concerts for the La Crosse Children’s Museum, the Memorial Pool, and his High School band. He is currently a freshman at Logan High School and is also enrolled in Calculus III at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse.

André’s joie de vivre is exceptional and reflects a youth with enormous talent in a relationship-based life.

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