Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestras
Now in its 30th season, the Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestras (GNOYO) is an independent non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire young musicians through engaging and rewarding orchestral music experience.
Young musicians, ages 7 to pre-professional, are placed by audition in GNOYO’s challenging and rewarding orchestral programs. Five orchestras and three outreach programs are offered:
• Symphony
• Philharmonia and North Shore Philharmonia
• Sinfonia and North Shore Sinfonia
• Young Artist Academy
• Chamber Music Groups
• Endangered Instruments Program
• New Orleans Boys’ Choir
• New Orleans Girls’ Choir
Each season, GNOYO also presents an annual Young Soloists Concerto Competition, three major performances, community outreach concerts, and summer programs. Participants significantly improve individual performance and ensemble skills, while developing the attitudes and discipline that helps them take initiative in their schools and community.
Recent seasons have included a concert at Carnegie Hall, a five-city tour of France, and collaborations with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and the New Orleans Ballet Association. GNOYO is the proud recipient of the 2006 Coming Up Taller Award and Governor’s Arts Award in Arts Education.
Summer Music Programs
Summer Orchestras Program Now
Open to GNOYO members and non-members. No audition required. Placement is based on proficiency and the needs of the orchestra.
Enrollment is on a first come basis.
Space is limited. Early enrollment deadline April 1.
Summer Music Festival
Summer Music Festival teachers are professional musicians with experience working with young musicians.
Past instructors include:
Strings
Michel Zaitzeff, Violin
Lauren Lemmler, Violin
Kate Withrow, Violin
Dr. Marta Jurjevich, Violin
Janeta Mavrova, Violin
Tarrah Reynolds, Violin
Mark O’Connor, Violin
Christina Towell, Violin
Hannah Yim, Violin
Amelia Clingman, Violin
Carl Lacoste, Viola
Bruce Owen, Viola
Tanya Anisimova, Cello
David Rosen, Cello
Helen Gillet, Cello
Paul Macres, Bass
Jeb Stewart, Bass
Dave Anderson, Bass
Rachel Van Voorhees
Kirschman, Harp
Cathy Anderson, Harp
Woodwinds
Jane Gabka, Oboe
Patti Adams, Flute
John Reeks, Clarinet
Sarah Schettler, Flute
Jorge Montilla, Clarinet
Andrew Dykema, Clarinet
Brass
Fred Wild, Horn
Vance Woolf, Trumpet
William Hess, Trombone
Matt Wright, Trombone
Bob Nunez, Tuba
John Cahill, French Horn
Stephen Orejudos, Trumpet
Percussion
Dave Salay
James Atwood
Rares Caluseriu
Piano & Chamber Music
Frankie Kelly
Dr. Jean Montès, Conductor
Dr. Kent Jensen, Conductor
New Orleans
School of Music
