2024 AMP Senior Youth Orchestra Ottawa Concert

Atlanta Music Project PROGRAM SPONSORS

The Atlanta Music Project is grateful for the support of our major institutional donors

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Funding provided in part by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners under the guidance of the Department of Community Development.

Major funding for this organization is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. This program is supported in part by the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs.

Atlanta Music Project Board of Directors

Philip M. Juravel, CPA, Chair

Jennifer Dorian, Vice Chair

Byron Gibbs, Treasurer

Racheal Woods, Secretary

Sarah Griesenauer Barros, Ben Cherian, Anne Cross, Deva Hirsch, Valerie L. Holmes, James F. Lock III, Aaron C. Mitchell, Ceasar C. Mitchell Jr.,

Aisha Moody, Shawn Pacely, Andy D. Pittman, Dantes Rameau, John Sparrow, Lee Sheehan Templin

Atlanta Music Project Staff

Durand Bailey, Senior Director of Operations

D’Laney Bowry, Development & Grants Associate

Michael Crawford, Facilities Manager

Isaiah Cuffey, Preparatory School Program Manager

Lydia Falcon, After-School Programs Associate

Erin Fender, Marketing & Social Media Manager

Dennis Freeman, Van Driver

Miriam Huppert, Director of College & Career Services

Breanna Johnson, Director of Choral Programs

Liesl McWhorter, Interim Youth Orchestras Program Associate

Aisha Moody, Co-Founder & Chief Program Officer

Jose Morales, Interim Marketing & Development Assoicate

Ron Pace, Finance Manager

Nassareen Rahman, Van Driver

Dantes Rameau, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Winston Savoy, Interim Program Operations Associate

Amber Smith, Associate Director of AMP Academy

Lauren Spence, Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Jack W. Wagner, Associate Director of Grants

the atlanta music project mission and history

Founded in 2010, the Atlanta Music Project (AMP) provides world-class music training and performance opportunities supporting youth growth and development. Operating in underresourced communities, AMP’s mission is to empower youth to realize their possibilities through music. AMP serves 700 young musicians annually through: beginner-level choir, band and orchestra through the AMP Preparatory School; the intermediate and advanced AMP Youth Orchestras & Choirs; private instrumental and vocal lessons through the AMP Academy; and the annual month-long AMP Summer Series. Additionally, AMP runs a college and career program, supporting AMP high school students and AMP alumni. Since 2021, AMP has awarded 70 college scholarships to its alumni, totaling $306,375.

AMP music ensembles perform more than 60 concerts annually, performing in venues all across Atlanta, from community centers to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. AMP music ensembles have performed alongside international stars such as cellist Sterling Elliott, rapper Lecrae, operatic baritone Edward Parks, R&B singer Monica, The Piano Guys, the Harlem Quartet, electric violinist Lindsey Stirling, pianist Terrence Wilson, and the Imani Winds. AMP musicians can be seen performing with rapper T.I. on NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series. AMP’s young musicians have successfully auditioned for Georgia All-State ensembles, performed with the Atlanta Opera and the Atlanta Ballet, and have concertized as far away as Los Angeles, Aspen, Mexico City, and Scotland.

AMP is the recipient of several prestigious awards: 2015 Local Community Service Award (Spelman College), 2016 Neighborhood Builder (Bank of America), 2016 & 2017 Top 50 Youth Arts Program (USA President’s Committee on the Arts & Humanities), 2018 MLK Jr. Community Service Award (Emory University), 2019 Luminary Award for Arts Education (ArtsATL), and 2021 Infusion Award (Lewis Prize for Music).

AMP’s existence is a direct result of the 2009 TED Prize, which was awarded to Dr. Jose Antonio Abreu, founder of Venezuela’s El Sistema. AMP’s co-founders were members of the Sistema Fellows Program at the New England Conservatory in Boston. AMP is a member of “El Sistema USA,” the National Alliance of El Sistema Inspired Programs.

In 2024, AMP became the recipient of five Steinway pianos and was awareded the prestigous honor of being a Steinway Select School, making AMP one of eight schools in the country with this distinction.

John Young Shik Concklin

Conductor, Atlanta Music Project Senior Youth Orchestra

John Young Shik Concklin has served as conductor of the Atlanta Music Project Senior Youth Orchestra since 2017. He is the Music Director of the Spartanburg Philharmonic and Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra. He is also the conductor of the Piedmont Chamber Orchestra. For the 2023/24 season, he is also a Music Director Finalist with the Walla Walla Symphony in Washington State.

John has been a finalist for the 2019-2020 American Prize in Conducting. He has competed internationally at the Almaty, the Nino Rota, and the Città di Brescia Conducting Competitions. He is also regularly invited to cover-conduct for the the Nashville, Atlanta, and Kansas City Symphony Orchestras.

Previous positions include Associate Conductor of the Georgia Symphony, Assistant Conductor of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, and faculty appointments at Vanderbilt, Clemson, Furman and Converse Universities He has been a fellowship conductor at the Aspen Music Festival, a teaching assistant at the Brevard Music Center, and a finalist at the New World Symphony and Debut Orchestras.

John Young Shik Concklin is Music Director of the Spartanburg Philharmonic and Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra. He also serves as Conductor with the Atlanta Music Project and Piedmont Chamber Orchestra. For the 2023/24 season, he is also a Music Director Finalist with the Walla Walla Symphony in Washington State.

John has been a finalist for the 2019-2020 American Prize in Conducting. He has competed internationally at the Almaty, the Nino Rota, and the Città di Brescia Conducting Competitions. He is also regularly invited to cover-conduct for the the Nashville, Atlanta, and Kansas City Symphony Orchestras.

Previous positions include Associate Conductor of the Georgia Symphony, Assistant Conductor of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, and faculty appointments at Vanderbilt, Clemson, Furman and Converse Universities He has been a fellowship conductor at the Aspen Music Festival, a teaching assistant at the Brevard Music Center, and a finalist at the New World Symphony and Debut Orchestras.

Tina Fideski

Conductor - Executive & Artistic Director, OrKidstra

After a life-transforming youth orchestra experience Tina went on to study at the world-renowned Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, England, and then played principal flute in the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra for four seasons. After spending a six-month sabbatical on full scholarship at the Banff Centre for the Arts, she moved to Ottawa, where she played with all the established orchestras and festivals in Ottawa, including the National Arts Centre Orchestra and the Ottawa Chamber Music Festival.

In 1999, in partnership with her husband Gary McMillen, she opened The Leading Note. Until its sale in 2020, it was recognized as one of Canada’s leading print music stores –and a hub of the classical music scene in Ottawa.

In 2007, motivated by her passionate belief in the transformative power of youth music, Tina visited Venezuela to research El Sistema. Soon afterward, she and co-founders Gary McMillen and Margaret Tobolowska founded OrKidstra (previously also known as The Leading Note Foundation.)

As the leader of OrKidstra, Tina has proudly accepted many awards including a Peace Award from the Mayor of Ottawa and honoured with a Leadership Award from the Canadian Institute for Child Health. In 2017, the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada awarded Tina with the Meritorious Service Medal for creating the OrKidstra program.

Tina is a Certified Integral Associate Coach™ with Integral Coaching Canada.

Jason Hutt Chef d’orchestre, Cordes senior du CEAO

Jason Hutt est un artiste franco-ontarien accompli et œuvre autant comme chef d’orchestre que violoniste. Depuis ses études en violon à Montréal, il jouit d’une carrière nationale en tant que pigiste et membre de différentes formations musicales. Sous la direction du Maestro Louis Lavigueur, chef d’orchestre et de chœur, il entreprend ses études en direction orchestrale de 2014 à 2018. Par la suite, il complètera une maîtrise en direction orchestrale à l’Université d’Ottawa au printemps 2022, sous la tutelle des Maestris Jean-Philippe Tremblay, David Currie et Dinuk Wijeratne. Plusieurs ont fait appel à ses talents d’arrangeur et compositeur pour des prestations et projets d’envergures divers.

Il co-produira le projet Franco symphonique en 2015 pour le

40e anniversaire du Festival Franco-Ontarien en réalisant les arrangements et en assumant la direction musicale de l’orchestre symphonique. De plus, il travaille sur les arrangements pour orchestre à cordes de Yao au Gala des Prix Trille Or, diffusé sur les ondes d’Ici Radio-Canada en 2016. L’épanouissement de la jeunesse musicale est une grande passion de Jason Hutt. Il dirige présentement le programme de cordes et orchestres du Centre d’excellence artistique de l’Ontario (CEAO) ainsi que le programme des Petits archets depuis 2013.

Après avoir longtemps œuvré comme enseignant et directeur musical en vents et percussions, il s’engage cœur et âme pour redonner passion et excellence au programme de cordes et orchestres du CEAO. De plus, il dirige plusieurs orchestres et ensembles de jeunes au pays et à l’international. C’est sous son bâton que renaquit l’Orchestre des jeunes de l’Ontario français (OSJOF) en mai 2018 afin d’offrir l’opportunité aux musiciens franco-ontariens en herbe d’avoir leur propre orchestre symphonique. En tant que directeur artistique de l’orchestre, il réalise la programmation des concerts et produit plusieurs projets d’envergure dont une production du Casse Noisette de P.I. Tchaïkovski en décembre 2019. Sous sa direction, l’Orchestre à cordes senior du CEAO a réussi plusieurs tournées à l’internationale, dont une tournée en Espagne en mai 2017 et une tournée exceptionnelle des Balkans en mai 2019 avec 11 concerts en Serbie, Bosnie, Croatie Slovénie et Italie. En 2020-2022, il assume le rôle d’assistant chef de l’orchestre de l’Université d’Ottawa.

En juillet 2021, il se fait inviter en tant qu’assistant chef du Maestro Jean-Philippe Tremblay à l’Orchestre de la francophonie (l’OF).

ATlanta Music ProjecT

senior youth orchestra STRINGS & l’Orchestre

à cordes senior du CEAO

John Young Shik Concklin, Jason Hutt, Conductors

Adoration...........................................................................................................Florence Price arr. Tyler Meredith

Serenade for Strings.........................................................................................Antonin Dvorak

I. Moderato

II. Tempo di Valse

III. Scherzo: Vivace

IV. Larghetto

V. Finale: Allegro vivace

Acknowledgements:

The Atlanta Music Project is grateful for the collaboration and support of the following people and institutions that have made possible tonight’s artistic collaboration: Jason Hutt, Carole Myre, Micheline Cuerrier-Legault, Clément Forestier, Jonathan Reid, Robert Filion, Tina Fideski, École Secondaire Publique De La Salle, Le Centre D’Excellence Artistique De L’Ontario, Les Cordes Seniors du CEAO, Orkidstra, Smart Student Travel, and the Atlanta Music Project Board of Directors.

Atlanta Music Project senior youth orchestra

The Atlanta Music Project Senior Youth Orchestra is the top-performing orchestra of the Atlanta Music Project (AMP), a non-profit organization providing world-class music training and performance opportunities supporting youth growth and development.

The AMP Senior Youth Orchestra is the select, orchestral ensemble consisting of some of the finest high school-aged musicians in metro Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Under the direction of conductor John Young Shik Concklin, this advanced ensemble performs both standard symphonic music and musical genres representing the culture of their communities. The orchestra rehearses four hours per week and presents a minimum of five concerts per season.

The AMP Senior Youth Orchestra regularly collaborates with renowned artists and have performed alongside international stars such as cellist Sterling Elliott, R&B singer Monica, The Piano Guys, the Harlem Quartet, electric violinist Lindsey Stirling, pianist Terrence Wilson, and the Imani Winds. AMP orchestra musicians can also be seen performing with rapper T.I. on NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series.

AMP orchestra students have successfully auditioned for Georgia All-State ensembles, performed with the Atlanta Opera and the Atlanta Ballet, and have concertized as far away as Los Angeles, Aspen, Mexico City, and Scotland.

Atlanta Music Project senior youth orchestra

Violin I

Vincent Schubert, Co-Concertmaster

Asha White, Co-Concertmaster

Jackson Betts

Gabrielle Hemming

Miriam Needham

Anaya Ricketts

Violin II

Marlee Carter, Co-Principal

Azza Obeng, Co-Principal

Elena Alejandro

Koa Edwards

Chloe Felton

Donovan Fuller

Caliah Matamoros

Viola

Joshua Croom, Co-Principal

Vivian Dolensky, Co-Principal

Nicholas Doyle

Jeremiah Holt

Kree Willingham

Cello

Sage Mae Lima-Jeffries, Co-Principal

David Walton, Co-Principal

Faith Clark

Virika Earl

Kendel Felton

Priya Gingrich

Yahsia Jabari

Vinny Montague

Carson Williams Double Bass

Brooklyn Chaney, Co-Principal

Yusef Henry, Co-Principal

OrKidstra is a growing social development program that empowers kids from equity-deserving communities by teaching life skills – such as teamwork, commitment, and respect – through the universal language of music. With over 700 children ages 5 to 18 from 62 linguistic and cultural backgrounds OrKidstra’s students demonstrate how the power of music gives them a voice which transcends differences and builds a community that celebrates diversity, excellence, and joy. OrKidstra witnesses everyday how purpose and passion lead to extraordinary possibilities and one of our biggest markers of success is that 100% of OrKidstra graduates go on to post-secondary education. www.orkidstra.ca

OrKidstra KidPlayers

Flute

Shania Braunovan Sophia Figueroa

French Horn

Eva Situ

Mark Constantine

Clarinet

Betty Lewis

Saxophone Yiou Wong Valerian Ijaola

Trombone

Vela Furlong-Perry

Josh Mendes

Trumpet

Kai Phan Peck

Aiden O-Ree

Tuba Ezekiel Callander

Conductor – Executive & Artistic Director

Tina Fedeski

Co-Teaching Artist – Artistic Operations Manager

Mark Constantine

l’Orchestre à cordes senior du CEAO

L’Orchestre à cordes senior (OCS) du Centre d’Excellence Artistique de L’Ontario (CEAO) est un joyau précieux de la communauté francophone de la province de l’Ontario. L’OCS fait partie du programme de musique cordes et attire de jeunes musiciens à cordes des quatre coins de la province de l’Ontario, au Canada. Ce programme unique a diplômé au fil des ans de nombreux musiciens professionnels dont beaucoup mènent en ce moment une carrière internationale. Nos jeunes membres de l’orchestre sont âgés de 14 à 18 ans, la plupart étant élèves au secondaire, et ont l’opportunité de travailler avec des musiciens nationaux et internationaux tant dans le contexte de la musique de chambre que du travail orchestral. Nos étudiants sont également régulièrement invités dans des ensembles de musique de chambre lors de divers événements régionaux et provinciaux. Par exemple, notre orchestre a partagé la scène à quelques reprises avec l’Orchestre du Centre national des Arts à Ottawa, sous la direction du maestro Alexander Shelley.

L’Orchestre à cordes senior a complété plusieurs tournées internationales dont une tournée en Espagne en 2017, une tournée en Europe de l’est en 2019 et plus récemment une tournée dans l’Ouest canadien en 2023. Lors de ces tournées, l’orchestre s’est démarqué lors de nombreux concerts devant dignitaires et divers auditoires tout partageant son amour pour la musique en tissant des liens avec de nombreuses institutions et jeunes musiciens de divers pays.

Par sa passion, sa sensibilité musicale exacerbée et le grand talent de ses jeunes musiciens, l’OCS a remporté de nombreux prix nationaux, provinciaux et régionaux au cours des dernières années sous la direction artistique de Jason Hutt. Alimenté par ses jeunes musiciens épanouis et passionnés, l’Orchestre à cordes senior du Centre d’Excellence Artistique de l’Ontario est ravi de présenter pour vous sa nouvelle programmation qui traduit l’enthousiasme et la polyvalence de ses jeunes musiciens.

Par sa passion, sa sensibilité musicale exacerbée et le grand talent de ses jeunes musiciens, l’OCS a remporté de nombreux prix nationaux, provinciaux et régionaux au cours des dernières années sous la direction artistique de Jason Hutt. Alimenté par ses jeunes musiciens épanouis et passionnés, l’Orchestre à cordes senior du Centre d’Excellence Artistique de l’Ontario est ravi de présenter pour vous sa nouvelle programmation qui traduit l’enthousiasme et la polyvalence de ses jeunes musiciens. L’Orchestre à cordes senior (OCS) du Centre d’Excellence Artistique de L’Ontario (CEAO) est un joyau précieux de la communauté francophone de la province de l’Ontario. L’OCS fait partie du programme de musique cordes et attire de jeunes musiciens à cordes des quatre coins de la province de l’Ontario, au Canada. Ce programme unique a diplômé au fil des ans de nombreux musiciens professionnels dont beaucoup mènent en ce moment une carrière internationale. Nos jeunes membres de l’orchestre sont âgés de 14 à 18 ans, la plupart étant élèves au secondaire, et ont l’opportunité de travailler avec des musiciens nationaux et internationaux tant dans le contexte de la musique de chambre que du travail orchestral. Nos étudiants sont également régulièrement invités dans des ensembles de musique de chambre lors de divers événements régionaux et provinciaux. Par exemple, notre orchestre a partagé la scène à quelques reprises avec l’Orchestre du Centre national des Arts à Ottawa, sous la direction du maestro Alexander Shelley.

L’Orchestre à cordes senior a complété plusieurs tournées internationales dont une tournée en Espagne en 2017, une tournée en Europe de l’est en 2019 et plus récemment une tournée dans l’Ouest canadien en 2023. Lors de ces tournées, l’orchestre s’est démarqué lors de nombreux concerts devant dignitaires et divers auditoires tout partageant son amour pour la musique en tissant des liens avec de nombreuses institutions et jeunes musiciens de divers pays.

Annabelle Briggs-Sauvé

Anton Hoffstaeter

Élianne Corriveau

Violon I

Éloïse Daoust*

Annabelle Briggs-Sauvé

Éric Barbarie

Anton Hoffstaeter

Alexia Qi

Élianne Corriveau

Violon II

Contrebasse

Miriam Zdunich

Nathanaël DeWolffe

Vincent Farmer

Tavi Aslan

Cléa Labelle

Alex Hemerling

Emma Rose Ballenegger

Tabi Ritchford-Burt

Marika Wigen

Contrebasse

Nathanaël DeWolffe

Tavi Aslan

Alex Hemerling

Violoncelle

Finnegan Ritchford-Burt

Rose Sparling

Henrik Stephenson

Chloé Brandon-Renaud

Alex Mongrain

Harpe

Alto

Violoncelle

Pierre Fakhouri

Julia Magalhaes

Finnegan Ritchford-Burt

Sofia Barrette

Julien Brandon-Renaud

Anne-Sophie Dumas

Noa Nadon

Johanna Rostenne

Harpe

Julia Magalhaes

Sofia Barrette

Rose Sparling

Henrik Stephenson

Chloé Brandon-Renaud

Alex Mongrain

COMPosers & Arrangers performed tonight

Antonín Dvořák