2016 Gala Dinner and Concert Celebrating Our 76Th Anniversary Season

philadelphia youth orchestra Louis Scaglione, President & Music Director

2016 gala dinner and concert celebrating our 76th anniversary season

with art show and sale by studio incamminati 

Friday • March 11 • 2016

The Union League of Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia Youth Orchestra is especially grateful for the generous support of our sponsors, subscribers and contributors. We extend our thanks to The Union League of Philadelphia for hosting our annual event and Studio Incamminati for sponsoring the art show. 01 Distinguished Service Awards

The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra’s Distinguished Service Awards were created to recognize outstanding support of and contribution to the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra organization. The awards are presented each year at the annual Gala.

Individuals Foundations 2005 Megan and Mark Nicoletti 2005 The Philadelphia Foundation 2006 Alison and Ravi Kothare 2006 The Presser Foundation 2007 Jung Ja Kwon and Rick Touhill 2007 Ethel Sergeant Clark 2008 Joni and Elie Antar Smith Memorial Fund 2009 Trude Haecker and Robert Day 2008 Maguire Foundation 2010 Frances and James Maguire 2011 The CHG Charitable Trust 2011 Alice and Walter Strine, Esqs. 2012 McGinley Family Foundation 2012 David McShane 2013 Judith Haskell Brewer Foundation 2013 Joseph DiMauro 2014 H.O. West Foundation 2014 Virginia T. Lam 2015 Elsie Lee Garthwaite Memorial Foundation 2015 Frank Giordano 2015 Mayor Michael A. Nutter Volunteers

Corporations 2007 Theresa E. James 2005 The Haverford Trust Company 2008 Dawn Karlyn 2006 Citizens Bank 2009 Robert Kugler 2007 The Union League of Philadelphia 2009 Joseph DiMauro 2008 Realen 2010 David Michie 2009 Pizzica Health Systems 2010 Rick Touhill 2010 Cozen O’Connor 2012 Lori Goldfinger 2011 Winans–McShane 2013 Diana & John Geisler 2012 Republic Bank 2014 MaryTeresa Soltis, Esq. 2013 David Michie Violins, LLC 2015 Commander Michael D. Kearney 2014 Parkway Corporation 2015 WRTI-FM 02

in memoriam

Dr. John M. Templeton, Jr. “Jack”

One who loved his God, his Family and his Country

February 19, 1940 – May 16, 2015

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I know that my Redeemer liveth. Job 19:25 03 Philadelphia Youth Orchestra 2016 Gala Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor Friend Sponsors Dr. Charles William Lentz Anonymous The Adebekun Family and Mr. Matthew Malinowski Maguire Foundation Alysson Cwyk and Colleen M. Hood Dr. Andrew Maidment and Susan Ng Archer & Greiner P.C., Platinum Sponsor Salvatore M. Edith May and Family Mr. David R. McShane DeBunda, Esq. Nancy Moses Alice and Walter Dr. Donna Murasko and Myron Bloom Strine, Esqs. and Dr. Kenneth Blank Susan Ng and Sarah and Zachary Andrew Maidment Gold Sponsors Johns, Esq. Kelly and Michael Perron Denise Houghton, Esq. Susan and Jim Matour Bettye C. Ricks and David Michie Mark R. Nicoletti, Sr. Dr. Harry Rosenthal McGinley Family Dr. Lydia Ogden Steven Sacks-Wilner Foundation and Dr. James Buehler MaryTeresa Soltis, Esq. Louis Scaglione PNC Bank, Salvatore Patti PK Yegneswaran The Prime Rib of Philadelphia, Garth Contributors Silver Sponsors Weldon, Managing Dr. & Mrs. Joseph DiMauro Partner Anonymous Karen and David Ms. Jill Aschkenasy Smith, Esqs. Susan Bleiman-Soll Bronze Sponsors and Adam Soll Dorothy and Frank Monica and Daniel DiLella Giordano Subscribers Denise Valmé-Lundy, Esq. Drs. Trude Haecker Anne Callahan and Robert Day and Charles Croce Dr. and Mrs. Michael Warhol ® H.E.L.P. Foundation Barbara and Michael Devine Dr. Philip and Gary W. Dorshimer, MD Mrs. Renée Johnson Alice and Stephen Gaston Mr. Leroy Kean Heather Giampapa Patron list complete as of March 5, 2016. Christine and Carl Santo Giampapa Primavera, Esq. Margaret G. Ewing Republic Bank Joanne and Walter Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kenzakowski 04 05 2016 gala dinner and concert celebrating our 76th anniversary season

Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Louis Scaglione • President & Music Director

The Union League of Philadelphia Friday • March 11 • 2016

6:00 PM • Reception & Art Show and Sale • Meade Room 7:00 PM • Dinner • Grant Ballroom 8:15 PM • Concert • Lincoln Hall 9:30 PM • Dessert Reception & Art Show and Sale • Meade Room

PROGRAM

Sonata pian’ e forte Giovanni Gabrieli Transcribed by Robert King

Sonata octavi toni Giovanni Gabrieli Transcribed by Robert King

Canzon per sonare No. 2 Giovanni Gabrieli Transcribed by Robert King

Bravo Brass Paul Bryan • Conductor

Allegretto Pastorale – “Morning Mood” Edvard Grieg Arranged by Paul Smith

Stand By Me B. King, J. Leiber, M. Stoller Arranged by Paul Smith

My Girl S. Robinson, R. White Arranged by Paul Smith

Tune Up Philly Kenneth Bean • Conductor

As a courtesy to the performers and fellow concert-goers, please silence all cell phones prior to the performance. 06

Congratulations…

Maestro Louis Scaglione, exceptional PYO Artists, and creative PYO Team for providing us with the region’s most outstanding and exciting youth orchestral performances!

Best wishes for continued success and growth.

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PROGRAM

Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80 Johannes Brahms

Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Kenneth Bean • Conductor

Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV1043 Johann Sebastian Bach

Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Michael Ludwig and Rachael Ludwig • Violins Louis Scaglione • Conductor

Philadelphia Youth Orchestra and Maestro Scaglione would like to thank Rachael Ludwig and Michael Ludwig, who have graciously donated their service for this evening’s performance.

Symphony No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 47 Dmitri Shostakovich IV. Allegro non troppo

Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Louis Scaglione • Conductor

As a courtesy to the performers and fellow concert-goers, please silence all cell phones prior to the performance. 08 Bravo Brass • 2015–2016

Paul Bryan Director & Conductor

Trumpet Horn Euphonium Nathan Constans Emerson Ahn William Rachko Joseph Dallas Marc Briefer Genna Goins Sophia Filippone Tuba Samuel Istvan Daniel Klugman Brian Brown * Erik Larson Karen Schubert * Evan Sacks-Wilner Gianni Manginelli Madelyn Spina Carolyn Tillstrom Matthew McGinley Robert Skoniczin * Trombone Justin Amgott David Greenwood * Bravo Brass Faculty Ethan Hinson Jon Hutchings Tyler Jenkins-Wong Henry Shankweiler

Bass Trombone Barry McCommon * Ehren Valmé

The Horsham Veterinary Hospital salutes the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra organization in celebrating 76 years of Excellence and Leadership in Music Education. We are thrilled to support the mission and purpose of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra organization and offer our rousing applause.

Joseph DiMauro,VMD and Staff, Horsham Veterinary Hospital 09 Bravo Brass • 2015–2016

Paul Bryan Director & Conductor Paul Bryan leads a distinguished career as Sought after for his ability to train gifted both performer and educator. A graduate instrumentalists, Paul pushes his groups to of the Curtis Institute of Music and Temple take risks and to make music as opposed University where he studied trombone to just playing it. Past positions have includ- with Glenn Dodson and Eric Carlson ed Conductor of the Drexel University and conducting with David Hayes, Arthur Orchestra, Conductor of the Philadelphia Chodoroff, and Lawrence Wagner, Paul cur- All-City High School Concert Band, and rently serves as Director and Conductor appearances with the ensembles of the of Bravo Brass – the Philadelphia New York Summer Music Festival, Play On, Youth Orchestra brass ensemble, Head Philly!, and numerous honor groups in the Conductor of the Young Artists Summer Delaware Valley. Program at Curtis Summerfest, Music A respected member of the Philadelphia Director of the Symphony in C Summer area’s musical community, Paul serves as Camp, and a faculty member at Temple Dean of Faculty and Students at the Curtis University and the Curtis Institute of Music. Institute of Music where he directs the Described by composer Eric Ewazen educational programming and curricular life as a “stunning” interpreter producing of one of the world’s foremost conserva- performances with “riveting momentum tories. and heartfelt lyricism,” Paul has led concerts with a variety of groups including the wind and brass ensembles of the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, the Rodney Mack Philadelphia Big Brass, and Boyz II Men. 10 Tune Up Philly • 2015–2016

Paul Smith Director & Conductor

Violin Viola Trombone Victoria Alamo • Raquel Alamo • Heaven Bethea # Jayden Alexander + Gabriel Devine • Mel Gibbon + Zorah Baraka • Intisaar Edwards • Aracelis Morales # Sofia Barone • Jacob Feldman • Joseph Vazquez # Amirah Brown * Jackson Tyler • Isaiah Webb • Ayanna Brown + Eloisa Tovar • Hazel Carb * Trumpet Rubee Carter * Violoncello Judah Baraka • Tinaya Davis + Kaleb Bunn • Stacy Jaquez # Elijah Ellis * Divine Epps • Salim Kelly • Lesly Farfan * Evelyn Feldman • Giovanni Pamphile # Tre Ferguson • Alana Jones • Levi Pope • Daniela Loyola * Makayla Love + Juan Tovar • Wilson Massaley * Josiah White • Ayanna Melvin + Quela Winters # Sharayah Moody * Flute Caleb Becker • Jaheim Woodbury + Corinne Pointer * Elizabeth Velez # Jazmyn Pope • Keith Bunn • Ashley Sandoval-Jimenez * Eisa Kelly • Ashley Sandoval-Osorio * Brendan White • Christopher Wise • Xavier Scott + * Independence Ariel Trusty • Charter School Charis Trusty • Clarinet # Mariana Bracetti Jeffrey Bedford • Academy Charter School Kameryn Bunn • + People for People Marneisha Cottle • Charter School Zephyra DeVine • • Salvation Army Inaya Edwards • Kroc Center Shakur Johnson • Safiyah Muhammad • Jessica Spruill • 11 Tune Up Philly • 2015–2016

Paul Smith Director & Conductor Mr. Smith has developed intensive com- Mr. Smith’s works are performed regu- munity arts programming throughout the larly and have included premieres by New York and Philadelphia regions for Philadelphia Chamber Brass, and the more than a decade, providing critical arts Orchestra Society of Philadelphia. Paul is a access for all ages. The Philadelphia Youth graduate of The Mannes College of Music Orchestra’s Tune Up Philly program has and The Juilliard School, studying with provided the opportunity for Mr. Smith to Frederic Hand (Emmy Winning Lutenist develop cultural exchanges with The Free and Guitarist for the Metropolitan Opera) Library of Philadelphia, Children’s Hospital and Sharon Isbin (Multiple Grammy Award of Philadelphia and Early Head Start, The Winning Guitarist) respectively. Mr. Smith Philadelphia Festival of Young Musicians, is a D’Addario artist as well as aVienna The Food Trust, and Local Initiatives Modern Masters recording artist, featuring Support Corporation (LISC) among many debut recordings by composer David Loeb. others. Mr. Smith’s use of pedagogical com- position has promoted orchestral inclusion and have been performed in a side by side performance between Tune Up Philly and The Philadelphia Orchestra, led by Conductor in Residence Cristian M˘acelaru. 12 Philadelphia Youth Orchestra • 2015–2016

Louis Scaglione Music Director & Conductor

Violin I Violin II Violoncello Jason C.S. Vassiliou, Kyle Joseph Michie, Cindy Yeo, Concertmaster Principal Principal May Wang, Clara Bouch, Alexander Chen, Associate Concertmaster Associate Principal Associate Principal Samuel W. Wang, Lily Mell, Daniel J. Kim, Assistant Concertmaster Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Fiyi Adebekun Evelyn Bravo Geana Florence Snart Clare Sooyeon Choi Maggy Simon Daniel T. Kim Cheyenne King-Bails Chloe Cho Janis Dawn Bates John May Byron Pondexter Sabine Jung Catelyn Huang Luke Kyungchon Kim Michael Li H.A. Isaac Linton Sarah Kim Joy Zhao Austina Lin Anne Liu Eunteak An Veronique Shaftel Alyssa Kim Sonia Kim Molly Doman Sherie Yang Seyoung Kim Joanna Kuo Noriyuki Shinagawa Robin Park Kathryn Song Karthik Yegnesh Isaac Gaston Andrew Samuel Pai Ajmain Hossain Nicholas Vottero Cayley Hoffman Steven Zhang Shizhuo Duan Yoshitaka Shinagawa Portia Maidment Kail Yuan Maxwell Chambers Seol-Yee Lee Sophia Maloney Sasha He David Yang Justin Guo

Viola Double Bass Kyran Shaun Littlejohn, Olivia Rae Steinmetz, Principal Principal Conor McAvinue, Juan Serviano, Associate Principal Associate Principal Sarah S. Jang, Justin Cao, Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Vera Lee Luke Mottola Katie Sharbaugh Hannah Perron Micaela Greco Sami Jamieson Grant Wei Raymond Zhiang Zebadiah Coombs Austin Gentry Isabelle D’Amico Esther Moon 13 Philadelphia Youth Orchestra • 2015–2016

Flute/Piccolo French Horn Percussion Hyerin Kim * Libby Ando * Haley Cowan Rachel Schuck Sebastian Burboa Alyssa Resh Hannah Silverberg Gregory Greene Reilly Bova * Olin Wei Etienne Kambara Christian Ortolf Wei Wei Wang Jordan Robinson Heidi Chu Olivia Weng Oboe/English Horn Harp Nina Haiyin Cheng * Trumpet Sarina Marone * Katrina Kwantes Charlie Barber Alexander N. Kim Robert Kellar Piano/Celeste Branch Buehler Erik Larson Immanuel Mykyta-Chomsky* Todd Oehler * Clarinet/Bass Clarinet Alexander Wolfe Daniel Kim Jae Hoon Kim Trombone * Section Leader Matthew No * Jon Hutchings Danny Pak Henry Shankweiler Evan Schnurr Ehren Valme * Maria Thomas Tuba Bassoon/Contra Evan Sacks-Wilner * Bassoon Olivia Cleri Rebecca Krown * Miles Shore Nolan Wenik Dotan Yarden 14 Louis Scaglione: Music Director and Conductor

Maestro Louis Scaglione and PYO Maestro Scaglione has led the Philadelphia Under the leadership of Maestro Youth Orchestra on several international Louis Scaglione, the Philadelphia Youth concert tours, with destinations includ- Orchestra (PYO) – founded in 1939 as ing The 1998 World Youth Music Forum an all-volunteer organization – has grown in Moscow; the Czech Republic and Italy and transformed into a nationally recog- (2000); China (2002); eastern and central nized, professionally managed institution. Europe (2004); and Brazil (2007), where Scaglione’s tenure began in 1997, when they performed to sold-out venues in São Joseph Primavera, who served as PYO’s Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Scaglione has Music Director for 51 years, appointed him also arranged musical collaborations for Conductor of the Philadelphia Young Artists the orchestras with such accomplished Orchestra. In 1999, Maestro Scaglione was soloists as William dePasquale, former named Associate Conductor of the PYO Co-Concertmaster of The Philadelphia organization, becoming the organization’s Orchestra; Gloria dePasquale, cellist for first Executive Director two years later. In The Philadelphia Orchestra; Michael Ludwig, 2003, Scaglione accepted the position of former Associate Concertmaster of The President, and upon Maestro Primavera’s Philadelphia Orchestra; and internationally retirement two years later, he became the renowned violinist Sarah Chang and pianist organization’s fifth Music Director, President, Susan Starr. and CEO. Professional Affiliations, Appointments, and Honors Because of his work with the PYO program, Maestro Scaglione was elected by his peers in 2006 to serve as Chairman of the Youth Orchestra Division Board of the League of American Orchestras, and served on the League’s Board of Directors concurrent with his chairmanship. In addition, Maestro Scaglione is Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Encore Series, Inc., the presenter of The Philly POPS; a position he has held since July 2012. He also served as Artistic Director of the Choral Society of Montgomery County in residence at Montgomery County Community College from 2002 to 2012. From 2006 through 2010, he was Resident Music Director and Conductor for the Luzerne Music Center (NY). He is a former member of the faculty of Temple University Music Preparatory Division. 15 Louis Scaglione: Music Director and Conductor

From 1995 to 2002, he served as Artistic Professional Studies Director of “Arts at Andalusia” a free, out- Maestro Scaglione’s professional stud- door, summer concert series held on the ies as a conductor have taken him to the grounds of the Andalusia Estate. Maestro Oregon Bach Festival in Eugene, Oregon; Scaglione has served as Board member of the Internationale Bachakademie and the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology’s the Europäische Musikfest in Stuttgart, Performing Arts Center; Trustee to the Germany; the Classical Music Seminar in Andalusia Foundation; Advisor to the Arts Eisenstadt, Austria; and master classes at the Advisory Council of The Society for the conservatory in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Performing Arts of the Media Theater; and on the Arts and Cultural Advisory Board in Maestro Scaglione graduated with hon- Bensalem Township (PA). For many years, ors from The University of Illinois with a he has served as grant review panelist for Bachelor of Science in Music Education the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and and holds a Master of Music degree from the Philadelphia Cultural Fund. Temple University. His scholarship and academic excellence have been duly rec- Additionally, Maestro Scaglione’s involve- ognized by the top honor societies in the ment with the greater Philadelphia cultural country, including the Golden Key National and social community includes service Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi Honor as a member of the Board of Directors Society in Education, and Pi Kappa Lambda of The Philly POPS; The Archbishop’s Honor Society in Music. Cabinet, Archdioceses of Philadelphia; and Treasurer of Studio Incamminati. More Philanthropy recent appointments include Director of Philanthropy is paramount to Maestro The Union League of Philadelphia; and Vice Scaglione. For the past 17 years, he Chairman of The Youth Work Foundation of has donated a portion of the proceeds The Union League of Philadelphia. from many PYO performances to charitable organizations, such as Reach Out and Read at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; MANNA (Metropolitan AIDS Neighborhood Nutritional Alliance); the Voices for Children Foundation; St. James School, Philadelphia; and the Youth Work Foundation of The Union League of Philadelphia. 16 17 Kenneth Bean: Associate Conductor

Kenneth Bean Associate Conductor, PYO

Kenny began seriously studying music as a Following a desire to pass on the gift of music, high school student when he attended the Kenny has worked with a number of music Baltimore School for the Arts. He matriculated education organizations, including Play on, to Oberlin Conservatory where he earned Philly! and Settlement Music School, both of a Bachelor of Music in Trumpet Performance, which serve Philadelphia youth. He has also following which he completed a Master of taught at summer festivals, such as Kinhaven Music Education from Jackson State University. Music School and Luzerne Music Center. He currently serves as Associate Director of the As a trumpeter, Kenny has enjoyed a thriving Primavera Fund, an initiative to fund music freelance career, playing with such ensembles education for youth in Philadelphia. as Mannheim Steamroller, Sphinx Symphony Orchestra, Soulful Symphony Orchestra, Black In recent years, Kenny has been most for- Pearl Chamber Orchestra and Pennsylvania tunate to engage his passion for conducting. Sinfonia Orchestra. He can be heard on He has held the position of Music Director/ recordings with Symphony in C, the Monocacy Conductor of the Junior String Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, and hip-hop artist Thee of the Lehigh Valley since 2011. He also serves Phantom & the Illharmonic Orchestra. as the Conductor for the Symphony in C Youth Orchestra. Kenny currently lives in West Philadelphia. 18 Soloist

Michael Ludwig Violin Hailed by Strad Magazine for his “effortless, critic Norman Lebrecht. Ludwig’s discog- envy-provoking technique... sweet tone, bril- raphy has drawn critical acclaim from both liant expression, and grand style”, Michael sides of the Atlantic. Fanfare magazine Ludwig enjoys a multi-faceted career as a writes: “His phrasing is so sensitive--it could soloist, recording artist, chamber musician, serve as an object lesson to every budding and teacher. Michael has performed on four violinist.” And BBC Music Magazine praises continents, including appearances with the his “persuasive playing, silky tone, sensitivity Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia to colour and flair for golden-age’ style.” Orchestra, Boston Pops, KBS Symphony in As a chamber musician, Michael has shared Korea, Beijing Symphony, and the Shanghai the stage with numerous acclaimed artists, Philharmonic Orchestra, collaborating such as Christoph Eschenbach, Wolfgang with such conductors as JoAnn Falletta, Sawallisch, Yefim Bronfman, Sarah Chang, Sir Georg Solti, and John Williams among and Jean-Yves Thibaudet. His recording others. He has recorded with the London of the world premiere of Marcel Tyberg’s Symphony Orchestra, Royal Scottish Piano Trio in F Major was released by National Orchestra, Lithuanian National NAXOS in August 2010. His chamber Symphony, Buffalo Philharmonic, and Virginia music performances include appear- Symphony. In addition to the United States, ances at the Prague Spring Music Festival, Ludwig has performed throughout Europe New Hampshire Music Festival, and a and Asia, including concerts in Germany, benefit appearance for the Terezin Music Spain, Poland, Portugal, Israel, China, and Foundation at Symphony Hall in Boston. South Korea. Connected to the great Russian violin Ludwig’s discography includes recordings school of Leopold Auer and Raphael of the Beethoven Concerto and Bruch Bronstein, Michael Ludwig is highly sought Scottish Fantasy with the Virginia Symphony, after for private instruction, master classes, the Sibelius Concerto, Corigliano Red and chamber music coaching. Michael Violin Concerto, and Wieniawski Concerto Ludwig has led master classes at the Frost No. 2 with the Buffalo Philharmonic, and School of Music, the New World Symphony, the Dohnanyi Concertos with the Royal the National Repertory Orchestra, the Scottish National Orchestra. Ludwig’s University of South Carolina, Converse recording of the Corigliano Concerto with College, SUNY Fredonia, and the Omaha JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic Conservatory of Music. Michael studied is “hot, sharp, and close to the edge” writes violin with his father, Irving Ludwig, who was a violinist in the Philadelphia Orchestra and Music Director of the Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra. Michael Ludwig’s deep commitment as a violin pedagogue has been shaped by his studies with his father, as well as his studies with two of the great violin pedagogues of the 20th century, Josef Gingold and Raphael Bronstein. 19 Soloist

Rachael Ludwig Violin A member of The Philly Pops first violin Rachael has attended and performed with section, Rachael Ludwig also performs prestigious summer festivals such as the regularly with the Delaware Symphony and National Repertory Orchestra, the Beverly the Vox Ama Deus Chamber Orchestra in Hills International Music Festival, the Philadelphia. She has served as a substitute International Music Academy of Montpellier, violinist with the Buffalo Philharmonic, and France, and the Indiana University String presently substitutes with the Chamber Academy. In addition to her performance of Orchestra of Philadelphia and the Black the Bach Double Violin Concerto with hus- Pearl Chamber Orchestra. An avid trav- band Michael Ludwig and the Philadelphia eler, Rachael has had the opportunity to Youth Orchestra, Rachael’s upcoming perform as a guest violinist in numerous engagements include performances of the orchestras, such as the Santa Fe Symphony, Bach Double with the Western New York West Virginia Symphony, Orlando Chamber Orchestra, and the Roxborough Philharmonic, Paducah Symphony, Wheeling Orchestra. As a violin teacher, Rachael has Symphony, and Cheyenne Symphony held a faculty position at the New Jersey Orchestras. She also performs annually School of Music, and currently maintains an with the Salute to Vienna Orchestra tour- active private studio. Rachael holds Master ing the North East including concerts at of Music and Bachelor of Music Degrees in Lincoln Center, and has performed with Violin Performance from Carnegie Mellon pop icons Rod Stewart and Peter Gabriel. University. Rachael Ludwig is also inter- As a soloist and chamber musician, Rachael ested in arts management and has recently has performed recitals in Pittsburgh, Santa been named General Manager of the Fe, and numerous venues in South Florida, Roxborough Orchestra. appeared as soloist with the Carnegie Mellon Baroque Ensemble with concerts broadcast live on WQED two years in a row, and was a winner of the 2007 Silberman Chamber Music Competition. 20 Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Organization

Louis Scaglione Philadelphia Youth Orchestra President & Music Director Established in 1939, Philadelphia Youth The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Orchestra is one of the most well- Organization recognized youth orchestras in the nation, provides the region’s most advanced instru- The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra is the mental music students with unparalleled tri-state region’s premier youth orchestra training and performance opportunities organization for gifted, young, classical under the direction of nationally acclaimed musicians, and one of the oldest and most Maestro Louis Scaglione. In addition to highly regarded youth orchestra organiza- the opportunity to showcase their talents tions in the United States. For 76 years, the through high-profile performances at high- Philadelphia Youth Orchestra organization profile venues, including Verizon Hall at The has been providing professional-caliber Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts musical experiences to young instrumental- with live broadcasts on Philadelphia classical ists, while thrilling discriminating audiences and jazz radio station WRTI, members learn in the Greater Philadelphia region and character-building life skills and supple- across the globe. ment their collegiate and conservatory The organization has five programs: applications, making them strong candidates Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (PYO), for acceptance into the most prestigious Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra universities and conservatories around (PYAO), Bravo Brass, Philadelphia Region the world. Fourteen international concert Youth String Music (PRYSM), and Tune Up tours since 1981 have offered hundreds of Philly, an El Sistema inspired program. talented young musicians the opportunity Ranging in age from 6 to 21 years, the to perform in many of the world’s great musicians of the Philadelphia Youth concert halls, where their performances Orchestra organization are selected by have often been considered on par with competitive audition and come from professional orchestras. a 70-plus-mile radius of Philadelphia Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra encompassing nearly 20 counties within Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra, PYO’s Through advanced orchestra repertoire, companion orchestra, prepares younger students are challenged to perform at pro- classical music students through a sophis- fessional levels, to strive for advanced musi- ticated repertoire and rigorous intellectual cianship, and to achieve superior technical, and musical discipline. PYAO further pro- musical, and personal application. vides the opportunity to work with a highly experienced professional conductor, musi- Former PYO musicians currently hold chairs cians, and teachers; to rehearse a standard in most of the top 20 professional orches- orchestral repertoire at a professional level; tras in the United States, with 12 PYO and to perform in high-profile professional alumni currently serving in The Philadelphia venues throughout the greater Philadelphia Orchestra. region. For nearly 20 years, PYAO has raised funds through performances to support organizations from throughout the region, including Reach Out and Read at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and 21 Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Organization

the Youth Work Foundation of The Union the specific needs of students living in League of Philadelphia. PYAO, conducted challenging social and economic conditions, by Rosalind Erwin, was established in 1996 with a focus on effecting meaningful com- under a grant from the Pew Charitable munity change. As the first Philadelphia-area Trusts. El Sistema program founded in 2010, Tune Up Philly’s mission is to nurture children by Bravo Brass keeping them engaged in success through Bravo Brass — the only year-round brass weekday after-school music instruction. ensemble in the Philadelphia area and one Under the leadership of Director Paul of only three in the country — offers the Smith, the program offers children an highest level of individual and ensemble opportunity to learn and perform orches- training opportunities for the most accom- tral music and make a true difference plished high school brass musicians in the within their communities, both through the tri-state region. Created in 1997 to provide use of music and through a purposeful con- advanced musical education and perfor- nection with others. Tune Up Philly believes mance opportunities to talented young that music education is a powerful vehicle students, Bravo Brass offers a repertoire for children to master skills that will enable that challenges students to improve their them to acquire valuable tools for coopera- individual and ensemble playing skills. The tive learning, teamwork, academic success, Bravo Brass teaching faculty, led by Maestro and self-esteem. Paul Bryan, Dean of Faculty and Students at the Curtis Institute of Music, provides valu- PYO Organization Leadership able musical training through side-by-side The 2015/2016 Season marks Maestro rehearsals. Louis Scaglione’s 19th anniversary with the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra organization. Philadelphia Region Youth String Music He was appointed the PYO organization’s Created in 2007, Philadelphia Region Youth Music Director in 2005, joined the artistic String Music (PRYSM) offers unparalleled, staff in 1997 as Conductor of the PYAO, personalized instruction and educational and was appointed Associate Conductor support for the region’s beginning to inter- of PYO in 1999. In addition to his work mediate string students, under the direc- as a member of the artistic staff, Maestro tion of the highly respected Philadelphia Scaglione was appointed President of the Orchestra cellist Gloria dePasquale. PRYSM PYO organization in 2004, having served as provides performance opportunities along- the program’s Executive Director for three side faculty and in ensemble concerts with years. musicians from the Philadelphia Orchestra. Extraordinary artistic leadership is a hall- In addition, the program provides students mark of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra with mentorship opportunities and enables organization. Adolph Sorian (1940–1941), them to become strong candidates for J.W.F. Leman (1941–1952), William R. matriculation into other PYO organization Smith (1952–1954), and Joseph Primavera ensembles. (1954–2005) served as Music Directors, Tune Up Philly with Maestro Primavera having had the extraordinary distinction of being the Tune Up Philly offers a differentiated musi- longest-serving active conductor of any cal curriculum that was created to meet orchestra in the world. 22 Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Organization

Artistic and Educational Leadership Board of Trustees Louis Scaglione Joseph F. DiMauro, VMD, Chairman President & Music Director, Conductor, PYO Renée Dillon Johnson, Vice Chair Kenny Bean James Matour, Esq., Treasurer Associate Conductor, PYO MaryTeresa Soltis, Esq., Secretary Rosalind Erwin Director & Conductor, PYAO Kenneth Blank, Ph.D. Patrick Bailey Michael Devine Assistant Conductor, PYAO Gary Frank Operations Assistant, PYO & PYAO Frank Giordano Paul Bryan Trude Haecker, MD Director & Conductor, Bravo Brass Zachary M. Johns, Esq. Barry McCommon & Robert Skoniczin Assistant Conductors, Bravo Brass Sharon McGinley Gloria dePasquale David R. McShane Director & Conductor, PRYSM David Michie Jessica Villante Carl Primavera, Esq. Conductor, PRYSM Young Artists W. Matthew Skilton Paul Smith Walter Strine, Esq. Director, Tune Up Philly Rick Touhill Colleen M. Hood General Manager & Librarian Denise Valmé-Lundy, Esq. Maria L. Newman Director of Development

The PYO organization receives support from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a commonwealth agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the National Endowment for the Arts, the U.S. Department of Education & The Philadelphia Cultural Fund. 23 Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Organization

Auditions Open Rehearsals To audition for one of the Philadelphia Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Youth Orchestra ensembles, please Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. visit our website for additional information, audition applications and online registration. Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra Advance registration is required: Sundays, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. www.pyos.org Bravo Brass Mondays, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Saint Patrick Hall & Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra Twentieth & Locust Streets Auditions are open to musicians from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 10 through 21 years of age. PRYSM Advance registration is required. Fridays, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2016 Bryn Mawr College Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, 101 North Merion Avenue Percussion, Harp, Keyboard Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tune Up Philly Sunday, June 12, 2016 Belmont Academy Charter School Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Independence Charter School Percussion, Harp, Keyboard Inquiry Charter School 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School Bravo Brass People for People Charter School Auditions are open to musicians from Saint James School 12 through 21 years of age. Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center Advance registration is required.

Monday, June 6, 2016 Give to PYO Brass, Percussion 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization PRYSM & PRYSM Young Artists which relies on the generous support Auditions are open to student string of donors and foundations. If you would players from 6 through 17 years of age. like to make a tax-deductible contribution, Advance registration is required. please visit our website or mail your Friday, June 10, 2016 donation payable to: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Philadelphia Youth Orchestra P.O. Box 41810 Philadelphia, PA 19101-1810 Office: 215 545 0502 Email: [email protected] www.pyos.org 24

Congratulations to the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra on its 76th Anniversary.

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Best Wishes, The McGinley Family Foundation

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