Undoubtedly you have seen Shania Williams lugging her huge bass and playing with our Chamber Ensemble at local events, church functions, and weddings. Shania has been our Principal Bassist for the last two years. She started playing bass with the Glynn Middle School orchestra where she was spotted by GIYO and invited to take lessons with our instructor Todd Lockwood. She then joined the GIYO Symphonette String Orchestra and continued to develop her skills through lessons. In eighth grade, Shania auditioned and made the GIYO Philharmonia Orchestra, and has played all four years of her high school career.
Shania says she loved attending the GIYO summer camps, especially playing camp games with the other students. At Glynn Academy, she has played for and supported her school orchestra. Shania has also represented GIYO and her school at All-State auditions where she has made it to second round, even though she says the auditions made her very nervous.
As a senior, Shania has been a leader with the Glynn Academy Orchestra, helping younger students and even conducting a piece for their Christmas Concert. As part of the GIYO Leadership Team she has helped arrange events at summer camp.
Shania plans to attend college at either North Carolina A&T or Savannah State University where she will major in Actuarial Science. Her fondest memories of GIYO are playing with her smaller ensembles, especially the end-of-camp performances. We are so proud of all Shania has done during her many years with GIYO and wish her success after graduation!
