Entries by VYOA Staff

VYChorus Senior Spotlight!

Thong (Key) Ngyuen, voice Winooski High School Joined VYOA in 2015 VYChorus – 2 years           What do you love most about singing?  Singing is a way for me to find balance in my life. I enjoy every moment I perform on stage or just simply singing in my bedroom. I […]

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: VYOA Welcomes Benjamin Klemme as Music Director!

The Vermont Youth Orchestra Association (VYOA) has named Benjamin Klemme, D.M.A. of Davenport, IA, to the position of music director, effective July 1, 2017. Klemme succeeds Jeffrey Domoto, who served as music director from 2011 until his resignation in May 2016. Edward Cumming, a member of the faculty at the Hartt School in Hartford, CT, served as […]

VYO Senior Spotlight!

Julia Chadwick, violin Essex High School Joined VYOA in 2009 VYO – 3 years VYPhilharmonia – 1 year Sinfonia – 3 years VYStrings – 1 year Presto – 3 sessions What do you love about playing your instrument? I love being able to play a variety of different styles of music. As a violinist it […]

VYO Senior Spotlight!

Nathan Bamberger, horn Champlain Valley Union High School Joined VYOA in 2013 VYPhilharmonia – 1 year VYO – 2 years What do you love about playing your instrument? The reason I love playing the horn is because of its versatility. It contains such a wide array of colors and dynamics, and the four octave range […]

VYO Senior Spotlight

Rachel Schwartz, trumpet Harwood Union High School Joined VYOA in 2016 VYO – 1 year What do you love about playing your instrument? The trumpet is really a loud and proud instrument. That’s what my personality is like, and I get to express that in a lot of the music we play. But it can […]

February e-Newsletter: Announcing Summer Symphony Camp!

We’re excited to announce a brand new summer music experience, Summer Symphony Camp! Also in our February e-news are details about the upcoming Spring Rug Concert for children ages 5 & under and how to contribute to our Online Auction. Read about the VYOA’s performance at the Vermont State House.  Click here to check out our […]

VYO Senior Spotlight!

Here are 2 more members of our VYO Senior Class! Adam Isaacs-Falbel Montpelier High School Joined VYOA in 2015 VYO – 2 years         Isaac Solheim Champlain Valley Union High School Joined VYOA in 2010 VYStrings – 2 years VYSinfonia – 1 year VYPhilharmonia – 1 year VYO – 2 years   […]

Winter Choral Concert: Stream & Download Available

  Vermont Youth Chorus’ Winter Concert, entitled Madrigalia: the Music of the Word explores the role of text in vocal music. The program features Madrigals from 15th century Spain and Italy as well as modern popular music set in this distinctive style. The program also showcases Shakespearean lyrics from Twelfth Night, Measure for Measure, and Much Ado […]

VYO Senior Spotlight!

Who are the seniors in the VYOA’s Class of 2017?! Each week we will introduce you to a couple of our senior students who will play their last concert with us this Spring before heading off for future adventures! Rainbow Chen, double bass Winooski High School Joined VYOA in 2013 VYO – 2 years VYPhilharmonia […]

OrchestraChorusPalooza Recording Now Available!

This season’s OrchestraChorusPalooza was an inspiring showcase of the talent and dedication of VYOA musicians and conductors. Each ensemble performed at such a high level, and the programming was diverse and engaging. Click here to download and purchase the recording from OrchestraChorusPalooza on December 11, 2016. It’s truly an experience to treasure!