California Federation of Women’s Clubs, has announced that Andrew Olson, Crescent City resident and student at Cal Poly Humboldt in Arcata, is the recipient of the 1st place award in the prestigious “YOUNG MUSICIANS” state-wide competition. Andrew entered the contest under the auspices of the local Crescent City Women’s Club. Andrew qualified in the “Young Musicians Competition” Piano 19-24 age category. The judges used a rubric that included many elements, including tone, technical facility, rhythm, and articulation. The award carries great weight in honor, and proof of ability, and providing opportunity for meeting others, and provides a monetary award.
At Cal Poly Humboldt, Andrew is majoring in both Piano Performance and Music Education. He has also been awarded Presidential Honors at Cal Poly Humboldt for his 4.0 GPA and was chosen to perform in the Humboldt Music Recital. In Spring of 2023 he held piano recitals at various venues in Humboldt and Del Norte Counties.
Andrew is the son of George & Penny Olson, both educators and residents of Crescent City. ‘
CFWC is affiliated with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, an international women’s organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. The local Crescent City Women’s Club, organized in 1913, is open to all women, and continues to be in the forefront of community service and improvement. For further information call President Jan at 707-954-2983 or Connie at 707-954-2554.