by Ron Oshima I had heard that recent MYSO graduate Malik Johnson had a big summer this year. But I didn’t know how big until I sat down and had coffee with him. Malik graduated from Pius XI High School in 2017. He spent ten years with MYSO, initially joining Progressions, and played in Senior
by Michelle Hoffman We are continually amazed and delighted when we hear about the many interests and hobbies our musicians pursue successfully outside of MYSO. One such musician is eleven-year-old cellist Gabrielle Peck. Gabby, as she is known, auditioned into MYSO’s String Orchestra in 2016 after having studied the cello for only seven months. In
Professional violist and teacher Wendy Richman currently lives in New York City and is on the faculty of New York University’s Steinhardt School. She teaches viola and a course on techniques for string players in contemporary music, and coaches chamber music. Wendy is a founding member of the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE), a New York-based
Daniel Laufer has been Associate Principal Cellist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) since 1991, after spending his first two professional years as a musician with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Since this winter, he has been Acting Principal of the ASO and will continue in that capacity for next season as well. Daniel began playing
Anna Petersen has held the position of second oboist and English horn player of the national orchestra of Canada, the National Arts Centre Orchestra, since 2013. She has also performed and soloed with many symphony orchestras and has taught at many universities and colleges. Anna played oboe in MYSO from 1997-2003. She looks back on
Joan DerHovsepian is the Associate Principal Violist of the Houston Symphony. She also teaches the viola orchestral repertoire classes at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. These classes are designed specifically to help the viola majors train for the rigors of professional orchestra auditions. Prior to playing in the orchestra, Joan performed in
David Bilger is the Principal Trumpet player of the Philadelphia Orchestra and has held the position since 1995. In addition, he serves on the faculty of the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music and on the adjunct faculties of Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music and the Boyer College of Music and Dance at Temple University.
Jazz trumpeter Philip Dizack is a big part of the creative jazz scene in New York City, making his living touring and recording as a professional jazz musician. Philip played trumpet in MYSO from 1998-2001. Being immersed in music at MYSO provided him opportunities to develop and grow as a musician. “MYSO gave me a
Garrett Fischbach has been a full-time member of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra viola section since 1998. In addition to performing on both viola and violin, Garrett is also an active teacher and audition coach for advanced violinists and violists in New York City. Garrett was a member of MYSO for a few years until 1985.
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