Fine Arts Student of the Week: Junior earns top honors in orchestra – Brainerd Dispatch

Grade: Junior.

Age: 17.

Art focus: Chamber Orchestra.

Instrument: Violin.

Proudest fine arts achievement: CLC Honors student all years in chamber orchestra.

Adviser nomination: “Micah is a junior in his second year of Chamber Orchestra. He is also a member of the BHS String Quartet and was recently nominated for the Central Lakes Conference Honors Orchestra,” adviser Leslie Zander said. “Micah is dependable, holds himself to a high standard, and is always striving to improve. His work ethic and commitment to excellence make Chamber Orchestra better. Congratulations, Micah!”

Artist most admired: Ray Chen.

What got you interested in playing violin? My dad making me.

Favorite place you’ve performed: Gichii-ziibi Center for the Arts.

What do you enjoy most about being in orchestra? Improving on my instrument.

How does it feel to be nominated for the Central Lakes Conference Honors Orchestra? It feels good.

Extracurricular activities: Football, cross-country skiing, baseball.

Dream job: Play in the MLB.

Favorite subject: Math.

Favorite movie: “Ice Road.”

Favorite TV show: “The Flash.”

Favorite book: “The Hunt” by Andrew Fukuda.

Favorite song: “HUMBLE.” by Kendrick Lamar.

Favorite musical artist: Garth Brooks.

Favorite food: Porkchops.

Hobbies: Fishing, hunting.

Parents: LaSandra Biermaier and Nick Biermaier.