MYO Senior Scholars

MYO 2016-2017 Senior Scholars

Congratulations to our seven MYO Senior Scholarship Winners for 2016-2017: Sophie Berman, Julianna Curran, Allison Dana, Catherine Daniels, Daniel Jones, Jonathan Kobrinsky, and Michael Verso! Please see our Senior Scholarships page to learn more about them and our previous senior scholarship winners.

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Delightfully Bawdy Carmina Burana

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Delightfully Bawdy Carmina Burana

Posted: Friday, April 15, 2016 Link to original article: www.northwordnews.com

The North Shore Community Chorus (NSCC), under the direction of Stephen Goldstein, and the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra

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Students vie for prize money in MYO competition

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Students vie for prize money in MYO competition

Posted: Thursday, January 21, 2016 Link to original article: www.theislandnow.com

Two local musicians are among the top 10 finalists in the Metropolitan Youth

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Free Concert Featuring Long Island Teens

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: January 16, 2016 CONTACT: Anthea Jackson, Executive Director Phone: 516-365-6961 Email: ajackson@myo.org

Free Concert Featuring Long Island Teens

The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York (MYO) is proud to present the top ten finalists

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MYO Spain Performance Tour

MYO recently returned from a sensational performance tour of Spain! You can read all about our adventures on our Tour Blog page, written by tour violinist and MYO alumnus Laura Vega.

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Tomoya Aomori, Double Bass and Percussion

Bassist and Percussionist Tomoya Aomori is an active soloist and chamber musician who performs concerts and recitals worldwide. As a bassist, he tours around the world with his cellist wife Julia Kang, playing and organizing concerts and events under the name Aomori-Kang Duo (AKDuo.com). He is also a regular performer with the New York

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Alexander Appel, Percussion

Alexander Appel is a graduate student in percussion performance at NYU and is also a composer. Alex has stayed connected to MYO by performing with the Alumni Orchestra in June 2014, as well as performing with the Suffolk orchestras in November 2014, and coaching our Nassau percussionists as they prepare for their upcoming March 15

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Daniel Bassin, Trumpet and Conductor

Daniel Bassin, Class of 1999, is an active conductor, composer, trumpeter and improviser, currently Music Director of the University at Buffalo Symphony Orchestra, a position he began in autumn 2010, and the newly-appointed Music Director/Choir Conductor at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo. Daniel came to Buffalo after working for five seasons with the American

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Scott Davis, Double Bass

Scott Davis, son of MYO Board Treasurer Ken Davis, is from Plainview, New York and started playing the bass at age 9. He holds a Bachelor of Music from the Eastman School of Music, where he studied with James VanDemark, and a Master of Music from Indiana University, where he studied with Kurt Muroki. His

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Stephen Duggan, Tuba

Stephen Duggan was a proud member of MYO from 2000-2006 and performed with the Nassau Concert and Principal Orchestras under Patsy Koppeis and Scott Stickley. Stephen joined the MYO Staff in March 2010 where he started the MYO Office and served as General Manager of the organization until June 2016. He studied music performance at

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Kurt Ferguson, Trombone

Kurt Ferguson was our guest soloist for the June 7, 2015 Alumni Concert and performed the Ferdinand David Concertino for trombone and orchestra. Kurt Ferguson was born and raised in Nassau County. His career has taken him from coast to coast, performing in venues such as Disney Hall, Houston Symphony’s Jones Hall, and Lincoln Center,

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Bianca Ferrante, Viola

Aside from touring China with MYO and working in the MYO Office, violist Bianca Ferrante teaches private lessons in the Long Beach and New Hyde Park area. She is currently working on her Masters Degree in General and Special Education for Grades 1-6. In her spare time, she performs at multiple Sunrise Senior Assisted

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Roger Kalia, Trumpet and Conductor

Roger Kalia played trumpet with the MYO Principal Orchestra from 2001-2003 and toured China with MYO in 2001. Winner of the 2013 Solti Foundation U.S. Career Assistance Award, Roger Kalia has been hailed as a conductor who conducts with “vigor” and “commitment” (Charlotte Observer) and for bringing a “fresh view to classical music” (The Republic).

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Aaron Langenauer, Trumpet

Aaron Langenauer, Class of 2009, played in the MYO Principal Nassau Orchestra during the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 seasons. He then studied Music Education and Trumpet Performance with a minor in Jazz Studies at the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam. Aaron additionally studied instrumental conducting and served as the Music Director for the Clarkson

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Katherine Liccardo, Violin

Katherine Liccardo played violin with the Nassau Principal Orchestra and was the winner of the 2009 MYO Concerto Competition, performing the Sibelius Concerto at Carnegie Hall. Katherine began her violin and piano studies at age 3. Her passion for music started at home, growing up in a household of music teachers and performers. Katherine received

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Anthony Madonna, Cello and Voice

Cellist and Singer Anthony Madonna is a current senior at Westminster Choir College, earning his degrees in Music Education & Vocal Performance. Throughout his time at Westminster, Anthony has become increasingly involved in the Princeton community. He has held conducting internships with the Princeton Girl Choir, the Westminster Neighborhood Children’s Choir, and the adult community

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Noreen Prunier, Viola and Singer/Songwriter

Noreen Prunier played viola with the Nassau Principal Orchestra (Class of 2013) and is now a Nashville based singer/songwriter. Performing since the age of four for anyone willing to listen, she always knew that a music career was in her future. Originally from Nassau County, New York, Noreen moved to Nashville, TN in the fall

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Kaitlyn Raitz, Cello

Cellist, Kaitlyn Raitz, Class of 2007, grew up surrounded by an array of musical genres, finding each one more exciting than the next. These passions have led her to a career as a versatile cellist who is equally at home playing Schubert or Sondheim, sitting in on a bluegrass jam or reading a Beethoven string

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Massapequa Musicians perform with MYO

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Massapequa Musicians perform with MYO at Carnegie Hall

Posted: Thursday, May 14, 2015 By Heather Doyle Link to original article: www.patch.com Six students from the Massapequa School District are making their mark

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Haydn’s The Seasons at North Shore HS

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Haydn’s “The Seasons” at North Shore High School, April 18, 8 PM

Posted by: The North Word news Link to original article: www.northwordnews.com

The North Shore Community Chorus (NSCC), under

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950 LI Musicians Perform at Carnegie Hall

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: May 20, 2015 CONTACT: Anthea Jackson, Executive Director Phone: 516-365-6961 Email: ajackson@myo.org

950 Young Long Island Musicians Perform at Carnegie Hall

The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York (MYO) is proud to

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Youth Orchestra to Pack Carnegie Hall

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Youth orchestra to pack Carnegie Hall for annual concert

Posted: Thursday, May 28, 2015 10:37am By Bill San Antonio Link to original article: www.theislandnow.com

The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York

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August Chen

It has become almost a habit to pack up the violin and music, grab a pencil and some dinner, and hustle toward the car every Tuesday night for the past four years. MYO for me was divided into three parts, Concert Orchestra with Ms. Ho, Symphony Orchestra with Mrs. Koppeis, and Principal Orchestra with Mr. Stickley. Every

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Isabel Coelho

MYO is such a great opportunity for any young musician. Since my daughter Chelsea joined, she has become more confident not only in her musicality but in her daily life. Being part of a group of such talented musicians only makes you better and encourages you to excel. I am overwhelmed by the professionalism and

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Kyra Faragasso

Since auditioning in fourth grade, MYO has become a treasured part of my life. As a vocalist and violinist, I have the opportunity to join other students who love and live their music. MYO is a wonderful and extraordinary gift that has helped me to grow, both as a person and a musician. I cherish

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