SPRING CONCERT
May 8, 2023 Christ Lutheran Church
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The Charlotte Symphony Youth Ensemble is a training ensemble designed to bridge early music education with the Intermediate and Advanced Youth Orchestras. If you play an instrument and are looking for an introduction to ensemble playing with world-class conductors and coaches, then come play with us!
FAQ
Who can participate? We recommend our String musicians to have progressed to Suzuki Book 2 or higher. Winds and Brass musicians are recommended to have completed at least one year of instrumental instruction.
Do I have to audition? Auditions are not necessary to join the ensemble.
How do I register? Visit charlottesymphony.org/csyo/ charlotte-symphony-youth-orchestrasregistration or use the QR code.
Have more questions? Call 704.714.5131 or email csyo@charlottesymphony.org
CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRAS
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SPRING CONCERT
Monday, May 8, 2023 at 6:30 pm
Christ Lutheran Church Charlotte
Students will perform the following selections:
LARRY NEWMAN
Polka Dots
Full Orchestra
M. CORRETTE (arr. P. Martin)
Fanfare
Strings Only
TRADITIONAL (arr. Ed Kiefer)
I. Return of the Gladiators
II. Hot Cross Beatz
Winds Only
PACHELBEL (arr. P. Martin)
Easy Kanon Chamber Ensemble
LARRY NEWMAN
Super Hero Blues
Full Orchestra
CONCERT PROGRAM page 3
Abigail Solomon
Ahjah Watson
Ailyn Romero
Alexa Ruiz
Alexandra Levren
Alexandra Diaz
Alexandra Azolin
Alisson Betancour
Amanawit Samuel
Amber Daniels
Anabella Castejon Leal
Angel Pina
Angie Sierra
Anna Sung
Ariani Morales
Arron Getachew
Bradley Cabrera
Brianna Levren
Bryan Sanchez
Caitlyn Curry
Caleb Matheu
Camila Solorzano
Carter Hailey
Chelsey Espana Bonilla
Christian Antunez
Christina Lang
Cristian Argueta
Daniel Wan
Danna Valentina Moreno
Davey Argabrite
Demetrius Marsh
Dia Jha
Dorothy Finnigan
Dulce Urbina-Ramirez
Dylan Ramirez-Romain
Dylan Mejia Alas
Eduardo Castillo
Elias Lemus
Ellie Kamilah Gonzalez Ruiz
Emanuel Salazar
Emilio Zacaria Rosario
Emill Rivera
Emily Pelaez
Ethan McKenzie
Euri Matthewson
Frank Munguia
Gregory Simpson
Hannah Tran
Heidi Sadio
Ian Hernandez
Ian Suarez
Ingrid Fernanda Soriano Chinchilla
Jaleah Tillman
Jesus Menchu
Juan Andres Cabezas Mina
Jynnesis Cannon
Karsyn Williams Davis
Katheryn Affouf
Kayla Reyes
Kelly Acevedo
Kirthick Saravanan
Lihan Yarel Ramirez Ruiz
Lillian Wuertemberger
Lina Fiorentino
Linda Urbina-Ramirez
Lohitha Chamarthi
Loukya Chamarthi
Lovena Nyanforh
Luis Merino
Luisanny Mendoza
Maddison Rivera
Maggy Wilkinson
Maria Victoria Suarez
Matthew Espinal
Mauricio Gallardo
Mayli Campusano
Mayrin Garcia
Medhasvi Macha
Mekhi Edwards
Mia Antunez
Miguel Perez
Monica Bernal-Arroyo
Musse Getachew
Nafthanael Ramirez
Nashling Ximena Gomez
Natalia Pierson
Nicholas Ardila
Nina (Rhyan) Roberts
Riley Harris
Rita Finnigan
Ronrico Berry
Roshan Chindu
Sachin Mehta
Saha Nantogmah
Sarah Pena
Skyler Massey
Tamaya Strong
Tiffany Gutierrez
Victor Hernandez
Victoria Rivera
Zyniah McClain
STUDENTS page 5
TEACHERS
Adam Collins
Deborah Chandler
Dr. Jessica Lindsey
Jessie Hart
STAFF
Lenora Leggatt
Michael Sanders
Ruth Petersen
David J. L. Fisk President & CEO, Charlotte Symphony
Devlin McNeil President & Executive Director, Arts+
Aram Kim Bryan CSO Vice President of Learning & Community Engagement
Wes Smith Arts+ Director of Music Programs & Artistic Director Charlotte Youth Choir
Kinsey Fournier Arts+ Music Programs Manager
Emily Gordon CSO Project Harmony Manager
Amanda Simmons Site Coordinator - Winterfield
Gavin Fulker Site Coordinator - West Boulevard
John Pickett Site Coordinator - West Sugar Creek
Sara Terrell Site Coordinator - Montclaire
Lily Moore UNCC Intern
May Makhani UNCC Intern
TEACHERS & STAFF
page 6
SUPPORTERS
and the Charlotte Symphony are supported, in part, by the Infusion Fund and its generous donors.
DG Brungard Foundation
SPECIAL THANKS
Christ Lutheran Church Charlotte NC
Amity Presbyterian Church
Greater Mt. Sinai Baptist Church
St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
University City United Methodist Church
SUPPORTERS & THANKS page 7
Arts+
Mr. Anjan Shah and
Saturday, May 13 11:00 am | Knight Theater 704.972.2000 |
Introduce your child to the joy of live symphonic music! These one-hour concerts engage all the senses and make learning about the orchestra fun! Perfect for kids ages 4-9.
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