Music Spans Prodigies, Medical Research, Community Choirs

Two young musicians are drawing attention for exceptional musical ability. Ten-year-old Miles Bonham taught himself several instruments, has perfect pitch, and develops his own music; his parents’ social media videos have attracted notice from prominent artists. Eleven-year-old West Virginia pianist Evan Wu performs and composes, recently winning first place in national junior piano performance and composition competitions and advancing to divisional contests. His instructor says he grasps musical phrasing quickly, while Wu describes playing as a way to relax.