Isabella Sciolla
Senior Performing Arts Bios
May 27, 2020
PARENTS’ FIRST/ LAST NAMES: Bill and Dawn Sciolla
GROUPS: Orchestra, Orchestra Chamber Strings, Pit Orchestra for “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”, Strings North
INSTRUMENT: Viola
NUMBER OF YEARS PLAYINg: 9 years playing the Viola
AWARDS/ RECOGNITION: 2x PMEA District and Regional Orchestra; and after a “video audition” for Region Orchestra, I made “All States” Senior year!
FUTURE PLANS/ COLLEGE OF CHOICE (MAJOR): I am attending Slippery Rock University in the Fall, as an Exercise Science Major+Minor in Dance, and I plan to play in the Orchestra.
OTHER ACTIVITIES: I have danced at Pinetree Performing Arts Center for 12 yrs, and German Club – 4yrs – Treasurer my Senior Year.
FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS MEMORY: There are so many wonderful memories to choose from, so I will say just playing with all the great people I have become friends / family with, and Mr. Carreiro’s sense of humor
FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECT AND FAVORITE TEACHER: I had so many amazing classes and teachers it is impossible to choose one, so a few of my favorites were Orchestra with Mr. Carreiro, German with Frau Karns, AP European History with Mr. Pflugh, and many others…
What would you like to say to your performing arts teachers/directors?
Mr. Carreiro, thank you for always believing in me and supporting me through everything. I really appreciate everything you have taught me! “Knochestra” is very lucky to have you!
What would you like to say to your parents?
Thank you guys so much for believing in me even when I didn’t. Also thank you for spending your time and money on me, I appreciate everything you have done and I wouldn’t be where I am without you both.
What would you like to say to your performing arts peers, either specifically or as a whole?
You all are like family to me and I am so blessed to have you all in my life! Also always remember….Viola Power!
Advice for underclassmen?
Always remember to believe in yourself and never give up on your goals! Just because it may be hard, doesn’t mean it’s not possible! You got this!
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO ADD?????????????????????
Just to enjoy every second you have to play together, because you never know what will happen tomorrow!