Keeping Tempo
Volume 2, Number 3 February 2011
Inside this issue:
New Year Brings Changes to YOBC Board
YOBC Students Give Their Musical Gifts To the Community
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Conductors’ Notes: Why “Go Live”?
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Student Spotlight: Schenley Park Schneider
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Notes from the Executive Director: American Treasures
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YOBC Alumnus, Dae Kim, Now Associate Conductor at West Point, Will Guest Conduct at YOBC’s 20th Anniversary Concert
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Important Dates:
February 20, 2011: Master Class with Curtis Institute Strings
March 6, 2011: Master Class with Chris Brubeck
April 9, 2011: Spring Concerts, Maple Point Middle School
April 10, 2011: Move-up auditions
May 14, 2011: All flute auditions; new and returning
May 21, 2011: Gala Celebration Concert, Patriots Theater, Trenton War Memorial
YOBC has begun the new year with some changes behind the scenes. Joining our Board of Directors is Don Liuzzi, Principal Timpanist for the Philadelphia Orchestra. Originally from Massachusetts, Don completed high school at the Franklin Learning Center in Philadelphia. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Michigan and his Master of Music degree from Temple University. In addition to his position with the Philadelphia Orchestra, for the last six years, Don has been the conductor of Philadel-
phia’s All-City Orchestra. Also new to the Board of Directors are two interns who are looking forward to helping provide oversight and guidance to all YOBC programs. Dawn Karlyn, of The Federal Reserve, joins us through the Philadelphia Leadership Alliance. Her son, Jason, was a YOBC member and is currently studying viola at Juilliard, so YOBC is close to her heart. Maureen Carotenuto, an accountant with Jones New York, joins us through the Arts & Business Council of Philadelphia where she is undergoing training in nonprofit board leadership. Sadly, the changes include the resignation of Lisa Mcdonald who served on the YOBC board from 2007–2010. Lisa’s daughter Kiernan was a YOBC member and a concerto soloist and Lisa has been a valuable member of our board, particularly contributing to the five-year strategic plan YOBC’s new Board interns: Dawn we have launched this Karlyn (l) and Maureen Carotenuto season. We will miss
Don Liuzzi, Principal Timpanist for the Philadelphia Orchestra, and YOBC’s newest Board Member.
Lisa’s enthusiasm and as we welcome our new members, we wish her well in her future endeavors.
Lisa Mcdonald has been a crucial member of YOBC’s Strategic Planning team.