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Cecile McNeill

Cecile McNeill
Viola
Fellow
2024
Age
23
Birthplace
Whangārei, Northland, New Zealand
School
University of Southern California
Compeers
Ellen and Tom Orlando; Dorian and Peter Hirth
Scholarship
Dorian and Peter Hirth Scholarship

Cecile is currently earning her master’s degree at University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, studying with Yura Lee. She was a finalist in the 2024 USC Thornton Bach Solo Competition, and a semi-finalist in New Zealand’s National String Competition. She has performed at the Whakatipu Music Festival and as an orchestral fellow with the Auckland Philharmonia. She is currently a member of the USC Thornton Chamber Virtuosi.