Newly minted Grammy award-winner Ranaan Meyer is reconnecting with his roots as he joins the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra at their annual gala.
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The youth orchestra's Music Institute Gala at The Union League of Philadelphia is called 'Symphony of a Thousand.'
"I got to play in the Philly Youth Orchestra when I was a senior in high school," recalled Meyer. "I don't know if I really ever imagined some of these full-circle capacity items that have happened to me in my life, so when they do happen they're just ... it doesn't get old."
Meyer is the co-founder of 'Time for Three,' a musical trio, and just won a Grammy for Best Classical Instrumental Solo.
He and 'Time for Three' will play the Mann Music Center in October.
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Plus, Meyer says he will play with the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra again on June 4 at the Kimmel Cultural Campus' Verizon Hall.
"I wrote myself a concerto," he said. "And it's a concerto called 'Concerto for my Family,' and it's a five-movement all inspired by my family and the community."
Meyer grew up in Turnersville and now lives in Cherry Hill with his family.