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LYO is thrilled to announce that Sheronda Shorter has accepted a role with LYO as Presto! Strings Coordinator. Presto! Strings is our entry-level string program providing beginning string education to 3rd thru 5th graders in area elementary schools. Beginning in January, Ms. Shorter will be providing instruction at FOUR(!) JCPS elementary schools. The instruction and rental instruments are provided entirely free to participating students at Title 1 Schools. Become a LYO Partner and help us expand equitable access to music education in the Greater Louisville area.

2023-12-29

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Sheronda Shorter joins LYO as Presto! Strings Coordinator.

Sheronda Shorter has accepted a role with LYO as Presto! Strings Coordinator. Presto! Strings is an entry-level string program providing beginning string education to 3rd thru 5th graders in area elementary schools.

This season Reice Hudson and Chipper Fellows will perform a double concerto: the second movement from Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp. Reice and Chipper are co-principal flutists in the Symphony Orchestra and were chosen based on their extraordinary performance in the Concerto Competition on October 15. Chipper is also harpist in the Symphony Orchestra. Each season members of the Symphony and Repertory orchestras may propose concertos to be played with their respective orchestras. Members contact their conductor to propose a piece and determine its viability. Pieces that are accepted may then be submitted for audition and compete with other submissions. Winning pieces are subsequently be performed at a Classical Concert later in the season.

2023-10-15

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2022-23 Concerto Competition Winners

This season Reice Hudson and Chipper Fellows will perform a double concerto: the second movement from Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp.

The Louisville Youth Orchestra (LYO) announced today (July 5, 2023) that Matthew Vanover will become the new Executive Director, effective July 5, 2023. Matthew comes to the LYO with over a decade of experience in orchestra administration and music education and two decades in non-profit leadership. As the Executive Director of the Immanuel School of Music in Northern Kentucky, he helped grow a regional music program that serves over 700 students each year through private lessons and group ensembles. Matthew has also helped serve underrepresented communities by developing music education outreach programs that bring educators to schools without music programs or teachers. Matthew has a passion for working with youth and is dedicated to making an impact in the music community. His love of orchestras and youth arts education stems from his own musical journey beginning in community arts organizations. While an accomplished musician himself, Matthew is rewarded by the opportunity to scale his influence of large numbers of young musicians by leading and supporting music educators and directors. “The Louisville Youth Orchestra’s Board of Directors is excited to welcome Matthew to the LYO family. His passion for music education and his proven experience in growing a youth arts organization will help the LYO meet the ambitious goals we have set for ourselves,” said Ben Keeton, President of the Louisville Youth Orchestra Board of Directors. “Our goal is to fuel the passion and growth of young musicians through extraordinary musical experiences. Matthew has the passion, energy and experience to help us build on the extraordinary history of this organization and provide this opportunity to more students across our region.” Matthew will work alongside LYO Music Director Doug Elmore to provide an extraordinary musical experience for its members. “I am thrilled to welcome Matthew to the LYO,” said Maestro Elmore. “His leadership experience in arts administration, combined with his dedication to youth in music, are a perfect combination to help the organization continue to grow.” “I am very pleased to be joining an organization with such a rich history of providing exceptional music education to local students,” said Matthew Vanover, Executive Director of the Louisville Youth Orchestra. “I look forward to partnering with the educators and leaders in our community to bring an extraordinary musical experience to students throughout the region.” The LYO is preparing for the upcoming season and will hold auditions in September. For more information about the LYO or to find out more about the audition process, please visit www.lyo.org.

2023-08-05

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The Louisville Youth Orchestra names new Executive Director

Matthew Vanover comes to the LYO with over a decade of experience in orchestra administration and music education, and two decades in non-profit leadership. As the Executive Director of the Immanuel School of Music in Northern Kentucky, he helped grow a regional music program that serves over 700 students each year through private lessons and group ensembles. Matthew has also helped serve underrepresented communities by developing music education outreach programs that bring educators to schools without music programs or teachers.

Congratulations to Gabrielle Beacham for earning a Gold Medal in the NAACP Louisville Youth Council Louisville Academic Cultural Technological Scientific Olympics earlier this Summer! Gabrielle went on to compete in the national competition in Boston in late June and placed third in the nation! Gabrielle is a graduating senior and plays the Oboe. She was a member of the Symphony Orchestra this past season. Way to go Gabrielle, we are proud of you!

2023-07-23

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Congratulations to Gabrielle Beacham

Gabrielle Beacham wins third place at the NAACP national convention.

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