This violinist is following his passion with a big smile and great global adventures.  Seems to set up ideal peer relationships for this 11 year old:

Music sends Marion boy on great adventure By Tara Fasol-Chambers , The Southern

Shortly after auditioning, he found out he had been chosen and was not only going to China but would be the youngest person allowed. His fellow musicians were 18 years old, at the youngest.

“It’s pretty exciting,” he said.

Spencer said he doesn’t mind having less experience or being the youngest among the players, although he is not boastful.

“It just feels natural to me,” he says.

“He just fits right in,” his mother said with a smile.