Violinist Rebekah Howard, 11, is the concertmaster of the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Youth Philharmonic.Classical music has been bringing Rebekah Howard to tears since she was 2 years old.
Rebekah’s mother, Arlene Howard, said her daughter’s attachment to music has only grown stronger over time.
“It’s like it was so moving to her,” Howard said. “I’m not sure if it was because it touched her soul or something, but she always reacted so interestingly to it.”
Now 11, the Collegedale-based violinist said she may have outgrown getting weepy, but she still feels the emotional impact of a beautifully played piece.
“I just always loved the tone and the beauty of [the violin],” Rebekah said. “I never want to quit it. I always want to continue playing it for God’s glory. I love to bless people with my music.”