Biography

      The Valdez Violins consist of Everett 19 and Ellis 17. Everett, has had a passion to play the violin since he was 5, totaling 14 years of violin. Throughout his musical life he has completed all 10 books of the Suzuki Violin School and is currently studying at the University of Pacific. Everett currently participates in the University of the Pacific Orchestra. In the past, he has been a part of the Modesto Junior College Orchestra and the Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra. Everett has also attended Cal State Stanislaus music camp. Ellis, a senior at Waterford High school, has been playing the violin for 12 years. Over the years, his brother's influence has helped him develop a passion for the violin. Ellis has also participated in the Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra for three years, attended music camp at Cal State Stanislaus, and has been a member of the Modesto Junior College Orchestra for two years. Ellis is currently working on Book 8 of the Suzuki Violin School.