After two highly competitive national auditions, we are thrilled to welcome new core musicians to the orchestra in September. Please join me in congratulating Benjamin Mekinulov and Sadie Nichols!
Benjamin Mekinulov, Principal Cello
Ben started his cello studies at the age of 6 with Professor Feng Hew, continued his studies for a couple years with Professor David Ying, and is currently attending the prestigious Cleveland Institute of Music, studying cello performance with the renowned professor, Dr. Melissa Kraut.
Sadie Nichols, Assistant Principal Viola
Sadie Nichols has been performing with the Charleston Symphony for over two decades She completed her Viola Performance studies at Indiana University (bachelor’s degree) under Atar Arad and University of Maryland (master’s degree) under Katherine Murdock of the Mendelssohn String Quartet & Michael Tree of the Guarneri Quartet. Sadie has played regularly with the New Jersey Symphony, Jacksonville Symphony, American Symphony (NYC), Harrisburg Symphony and Hilton Head Symphony in addition to numerous shows on Broadway.
