Solomon Ross is at the edge of his seat, cello in arms, eager to express his passion for his instrument. “I’ve grown attached to this instrument. I bring it home and practice almost every day of the week to wind down and relax.
“Music is definitely my favorite subject in school,” Solomon says.
“Now I’m the oldest cello player in strings so l’ve had to be a leader and I’ve gotten so much better just this year.” Stepping up to fill the role, Solomon was also chosen by strings instructor Pamela Wright as this month’s Music Student of the Month. In her words, “Solomon has really progressed in his playing the last year! I am looking forward to his leadership in the classroom.” Solomon appreciates the tight bonds that have formed between all the orchestra members as they practice and perform together. His outside music interests include alternative hip hop, which he says weave a lot of nice strings and band instruments into the melodies.
“But my favorite piece at the moment is Last Christmas,” Solomon says, “which I’m excited to play for the community this winter!”
Congratulations to Solomon Ross, October 2025 Music Student of the Month!
SAVE THE DATE: Orcas High School Band and Strings Winter Concert on Thursday Dec 18, 7 PM at Orcas Center.
The Music Student of the Month series recognizes Orcas Island Public School musicians who work hard at their musical skills and whose love of music is an inspiration to their fellow student musicians. Thank you so much to the Orcas Island businesses who are sponsoring this monthly series throughout the 2024-25 school year that recognizes the efforts of student musicians and the value of school music!
–as published in Islands’ Sounder October 2025
Music Advocacy Group 