Katlyn Smith
My name is Katlyn and I started playing music when I was six years old. I was so very happy when I auditioned for MYO and was accepted as the youngest ever to join the orchestra at the age of seven. One of the great things about MYO is that I get to play with
Scott Stickley
As Music Director, I am always excited by the MYO experience, in rehearsal and in concert. The oboe sounds the “A”, the Nassau Principal Orchestra tunes and then, the downbeat. The musicians of the orchestra express, embrace, and explore the wonderful dramas of composers such as Beethoven, Dvořák, Mahler, Gershwin, Shostakovich and Berlioz. These experiences
Olivia Tang
MYO has been an amazing journey for me throughout this year. I’ve learned so much about being passionate while playing the cello. Not only have I learned to play musically, but I’ve learned to work together with the rest of the orchestra to create incredible music. This was my first year in the Nassau
Joseph Yun
MYO is an indescribable experience. You play with some of the most talented musicians in your county. Through MYO, I have performed in colleges, prestigious concert halls and sports stadiums. MYO has given me chances that I could have never imagined. It transforms the idea of music. My musical repertoire through MYO has ranged between
MYO Mourns the Loss of Alumnus Joseph Ferriso
MYO mourns the loss of Joseph Ferriso, Nassau Principal Orchestra horn player, class of 2013. Joseph passed away on Saturday, January 3 from injuries sustained in a car accident. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with his family and friends.
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July 11, 2014 – Beijing
After an early start we boarded buses and braved bumper to bumper traffic until we were out of the downtown area toward The Great Wall of China. Over 4000 miles long it was built to keep the Mongolians away over 2600 years ago. Weather was hot, with a few clouds but otherwise a very blue
July 12, 2014 – Last Day in Beijing
We began the day with a wonderful full buffet breakfast at the Capital Hotel. We loaded the buses with our luggage for our afternoon exchange to the airport, then to Chengdu. We rode about an hour to the Emperor’s Summer Palace. There are two geographical features to the Palace grounds; the man-made lake and the
July 13, 2014 – Chengdu
We woke up to an even more spectacular breakfast with all kinds of Chinese and European foods. At 8:30 AM we went to the Panda Preserve, about 30 minutes outside of Chengdu. We spent the morning walking through the Preserve and watching these sweet little bears go about their two normal activities, eating bamboo and
July 14, 2014 – On to Xi’An
An early departure from the hotel put us on the road to the Chengdu airport. The morning was spent moving through airports and an uneventful arrival in Xi’An. This city has changed so much since we were here in 2006! New high-rise buildings up-scale department stores have created an entirely new skyline for the city.
July 15, 2014 – Xi’An
We rode to the site of the Terra Cotta Warrior excavations early in the morning. The air was slightly smoggy but blue skies were visible. The Warriors were discovered by accident by a farmer digging a well in 1974. We would later meet the farmer in the museum shop where he was signing a book.
July 16, 2014 – Leaving Xi-An
We left our Xi’An hotel early for a transfer to the airport and a two hour flight to Guilin. This time check-in and security went very smoothly. Upon arrival we were met by our city guides and given a box KFC lunch to eat on the bus. Although people were appreciative I think there was
July 17, 2014 – On the Li River
We left the hotel at 8:30am for an hour ride to board the Li River boat. The dock was fairly crowed as several boats were leaving about the same time. We had assigned seats and we began the most spectacular adventure down the Li River for the next four hours. Enormous, high limestone mountains loomed
July 18, 2014 – Shanghai Arrival
We had a safe and uneventful flight from Guilin to Shanghai. After a visit to the Bund (riverside) and a group picture, we checked in to the hotel, went to dinner and had a bit of free time in the hotel area. Many swam in the pool.
July 19, 2014 – Shanghai
After breakfast we headed toward the Nanshi area of Shanghai and the Yu Garden. Built inside the Old Town area, this garden was originally built and owned by a government official. Its opening gate is quite unassuming but inside are expansive water and rock gardens. It would be very interesting to visit but the number
Free Concert Featuring Long Island Teens
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Free Concert Featuring Long Island Teens
The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York (MYO) is proud to present the top ten finalists of
MYO Alumni Concert Featuring Guest Soloist Stanley Drucker
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MYO Alumni Concert Featuring Guest Soloist Stanley Drucker
The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York (MYO) is thrilled to
900 Young Musicians Perform at Carnegie Hall
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900 Young Musicians Perform at Carnegie Hall
The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York (MYO) is proud to present
MYO Concerto Competition Winner in Concert
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DATE: March 19, 2014
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CONCERT FEATURING MYO CONCERTO COMPETITION WINNER
The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York (MYO) is proud to present our
Leah Stevens, February Scholar Artist
Leah Stevens, Suffolk County’s February Scholar Artist Newsday: Long Island Arts Alliance Published: February 5, 2014 1:53 PM
Leah Stevens, of East Islip High School began playing the flute at the age of eight and is studying with Stefán Ragnar Höskuldsson of the Metropolitan Opera. Leah has been a finalist in the L.I.
MYO Concerto & Vocal Competition Finalists Concert
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DATE: January 28, 2014
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FREE CONCERT FEATURING LONG ISLAND TEEN MUSICIANS
The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York (MYO) is proud to
Youth Orchestra Openings For Summer 2014 China Tour
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DATE: December 2, 2013
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Youth Orchestra Openings For Summer 2014 China Tour
The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York (MYO) is inviting
MYO Welcomes Anthea Jackson
The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York Welcomes New Executive Director Anthea Jackson
Manhasset, NY – May 9, 2013
The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York has named Anthea Jackson as their new Executive Director. Ms. Jackson earned her Doctor of Musical Arts from SUNY Stony Brook in clarinet performance and