Entries by Robin Allen LaPlante

Vermont Youth Orchestra Quartet performs at a candlelight vigil as Governor Phil Scott Signs Ukrainian Aid Bill

Montpelier, Vt. – At a candlelight vigil Tuesday, Governor Phil Scott signed H.717, An act relating to providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Ukraine and announced more than $640,000 of aid will go to Save the Children, a humanitarian organization dedicated to supporting children around the globe. “We are here today to send a message to the people […]

Emily King, Horn: 2022 Senior Spotlight

Emily King, horn Missisquoi Valley Union VT Youth Orchestra – 2 years In the two years that Emily has been in VYO, her musical contribution has been tremendous! You can hear her playing the beautiful solo horn lines in concerts from both this year and last. We have admired Emily’s consistent preparation and flexibility to […]

Jasmin Townsend-Ng, Violin: 2022 Senior Spotlight

Jasmin Townsend-Ng, violin Champlain Valley Union VT Youth Orchestra – 1 ½ years VT Youth Philharmonia –3 years VT Youth Strings – 2 years Presto – 4 sessions   It has been a pleasure watching Jasmin share her friendliness and enthusiasm during her time with the VYOA!             Why do […]

Noelle Cobb, Clarinet: 2022 Senior Spotlight

Noelle Cobb, clarinet Colchester High School VT Youth Orchestra – 2 years VT Youth Philharmonia – 2 years Aspiring music educator Noelle Cobb has been a stalwart member of our clarinet section for several years. She is a quiet presence that we have watched grow as a musician and look forward to having her share […]

Ella Poston, Cello: 2022 Senior Spotlight

Ella Poston, cello BFA St. Albans VT Youth Orchestra – 1 year VT Youth Philharmonia – 2 years VT Youth Strings – 1 year                       Working with Ella as she has progressed through our orchestras exemplifies what we love about working with students over the […]

Oliver Rousseau, Cello: 2022 Senior Spotlight

Oliver Rousseau, cello Homeschool VT Youth Orchestra – 2 years VT Youth Philharmonia – 2 years Cellist Oliver Rousseau comes from a family VT Youth Orchestra Association alums that includes both his father and his sister. He’s been a wonderful member of the VYOA community, he’s always there when you need him! Why do you […]

Elizabeth Messier, Viola: 2022 Senior Spotlight

Elizabeth Messier, viola Essex High School VT Youth Orchestra – 5 years VT Youth Philharmonia – 2 years VT Youth Strings – 2 years   We are excited to start off our Class of 2022 Senior Spotlight series with violist Elizabeth Messier! Elizabeth has been with the VYOA since fourth grade when she auditioned into […]

Senior Spotlight: Soloist Justin Lee

Dr. Mark Alpízar chats with senior soloist Justin Lee, VYOA Concertmaster, about playing violin and his musical plans for the future. See Justin perform his solo at our February 13 concert at The Flynn, Something Suite. Tickets available at flynnvt.org

Senior Spotlight: Soloist Elizabeth Messier

Dr. Mark Alpízar chats with senior soloist Elizabeth Messier, principal violist, about playing viola and her musical plans for the future. See Elizabeth perform her solo at our February 13 concert at The Flynn, Something Suite. Tickets available at flynnvt.org