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Oklahoma Youth Orchestras serves over 300 Oklahoma students and their families with 11 ensembles and programs: Oklahoma Youth Orchestra (OYO) Oklahoma Youth Philharmonic (OYP) Oklahoma Youth Winds (OYW) Percussion Ensemble Chamber Orchestra Sinfonia Festival Winds Festival Strings Edmond | Norman | Oklahoma City Studio Rockestra Summer Symphony Strings Camp

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Oklahoma Youth Orchestras Outstanding Students. Amazing Music.

Oklahoma Youth Orchestras is supported by:

Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation

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OUR STORY Founded in 1977, Oklahoma Youth Orchestras (OKYO) provides advanced orchestral education and performance opportunities for talented young musicians.

It strengthens already existing school instrumental music programs, and supplements instrumental music programs that do not include orchestra. It provides the opportunity for young musicians from many different schools to work together to challenge their performance skills under the direction of respected conductors and music educators.

Today, that focus has grown and helped produce many talented musicians, conductors, performers, instructors, and teachers worldwide.

Oklahoma Youth Orchestras is a non-profit organization that receives its financial support from a combination of sources, including participation fees, concert admission, grants, special projects, and donations.

Learn more about OKYO, its ensembles, or how you can become involved at okyomusic.org

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OUR MISSION Through quality instrumental music education programs for students and accessible cultural offerings for the community, Oklahoma Youth Orchestras provides opportunities for artistic excellence to central and western Oklahoma.

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OUR BOARD & COUNCILS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR

VICE CHAIR

Alexis Carter-Black

SECRETARY

Paul Hagemeier

Jose Batty

TREASURER

Joe Rodano

LIAISON TO BOARD ADVISORY COUNCIL

Paul Hagemeier

OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY REPRESENTATIVES

Dean Mark Parker

Dr. Mark G. Belcik

MEMBERS AT LARGE

Kim Fletcher Cathy Reaves Chazlen Rook Joseph Thai Nathan Young

BOARD ADVISORY COUNCIL Dr. Steven Agee Robyn Hilger Peter Markes

Dr. John Clinton

Kim Lowe

Jerry Messick

Peggy Kahre

Alexander Mickelthwate

STUDENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Sarah Bird

Kynlee Cook

Margot Knudtson

Christina Ge

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Miranda Thai

Alice Hsu

Michelle Shay

Esha Venkataraman

Learn more about our Board and Advisory Council Members

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If you are interested in joining this talented group of OKYO advocates, please contact Executive Director Kris Markes at kris@okyomusic.org

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ARTISTIC TEAM

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Jeffrey Grogan

Dr. Charlene Dell

Dr. Matthew Mailman

Sarah Neely

Artistic Director, Oklahoma Youth Orchestras & Conductor, Oklahoma Youth Orchestra

Conductor, Oklahoma Youth Philharmonic

Conductor, Oklahoma Youth Winds

Associate Conductor, Oklahoma Youth Winds

Dr. Keith Hendricks

Courtney Monk

Dustin Borjas

Dr. Michael Raiber

Conductor, Percussion Ensemble

Conductor, Sinfonia & Conductor, Studio Rockestra

Coach, Young Strings

Conductor, Festival Winds

Kristin Geist

Mark Osborn

Sarah Grote

Peter Markes

Conductor, Chamber Orchestra & Conductor, Festival Strings OKC

Conductor, Festival Strings Norman

Conductor, Festival Strings Edmond

Artistic Director, Summer Symphony Strings Camp

THE ARTISTIC & SUPPORT TEAMS

SUPPORT TEAM

Kris Markes

Iris Gracia

Executive Director

Communications Manager

Elizabeth Chrisman Venegas

Francisco Venegas

Program Manager Students & Families

Program Manager Concerts & Logistics

To learn more about our Artistic Team and Support Team members, please click on their names to link to their biographies.

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WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS SUMMER?

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Summer Symphony Strings Camp (SSSC) is an annual commuter day camp where students participate in orchestra rehearsals and sectionals

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Guest Artist and arts experience field trip included in the schedule

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Open to string students grades 5-8 who have been playing for at least one year and can read music

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No audition required!

2022 Summer Symphony Strings Camp 2022

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SSSC is an a orchestra re Open to stri Sound interesting? We think so, too! Don’t delay — camp spots year and ca fill quickly. Here are three ways to register today: No audition 1. Scan the QR code 2. Text SSSC to (405) 467-1456 3. Visit our website at www.okyomusic.org/sssc

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WHERE WILL YOU BE FOR OUR 2022-2023 SEASON?

Join Oklahoma Youth Orchestras as we celebrate our 45th season!

Join Oklahoma Youth Orchestras as we celebrate our 45th season!

We offer a wide range of ensembles, from full orchestras and wind ensembles

We offer a wide range of ensembles, from full orchestras and wind ensembles to young string ensembles, and there is something for everyone.

to young string ensembles, and there is something for everyone.

Auditioned Ensembles

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• Festival Strings OKC • Festival Winds

• Festival Strings Norman • Studio Rockestra

*Audition window is May 2-22 Videos are due by May 22 at 5PM • Sinfonia

• Festival Winds

• Studio Rockestra

*Audition window is May 2-22 Videos are due

by May 22 at 5PM Audition requirements and info about Membership Dues and Special Scholarships are available

at www.okyomusic.org/join. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to us!

Audition requirements and info about Membership Dues and Special Scholarships are available About OKYO at www.okyomusic.org/join. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to us!

Oklahoma Youth Orchestras provides a fun, dynamic, and supportive music education community About OKYO where young people are inspired to pursue their passion for music. Our goal is to provide an excellent music education experience, while also fostering creativity, teamwork and leadership.

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FROM OUR ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Dear OKYO Family: I can’t remember a time in my life where young people coming together to make music has been more important. With everything the world has been through, this important team art form brings a beautiful way of healing to our students. Our rehearsals have been filled with mutual respect, intense focus and determination. This has created some memorable musical moments which are going to be plentiful this season.

This will be a year filled with special guests, diverse repertoire and a few new ideas we’ve never tried before. We are going to stretch as an organization in a way that will benefit our students. I’m very excited to see it unfold.

Thank you all for joining us today and for supporting the goals and dreams of OKYO.

Jeff Grogan Artistic Director

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Our friends at the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits work tirelessly to spread good in Oklahoma, and we are truly grateful for their support.

The ONE Awards were established in 2008 by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits with guidance from late Chapman Foundation trustee J. Jerry Dickman and Tulsa businessman Joe Moran to draw attention to those nonprofit organizations that employ the tenets of excellence in their operations every day.

Since its beginning, the program has awarded cash grants between $5,000 and $10,000 to exceptional Oklahoma Nonprofits. As of 2020, the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits has given nearly $2 million to more than 200 Oklahoma nonprofits through the ONE Awards.

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FALL CONCERT SERIES SEASON OPENING CONCERT Sunday, November 7, 2021 - 4:00pm Oklahoma City Community College Performing Arts Theatre 7777 S. May Ave • Oklahoma City With performances from Percussion Ensemble, Sinfonia, Chamber Orchestra, OYP & OYO featuring Guest Conductor, Larry J. Livingston

Distinguished conductor, educator, and administrator, and a highly respected motivational speaker, Larry J. Livingston

SPECIAL HOLIDAY CONCERT - CAROLS & COCOA Thursday, December 16, 2021 - 7:00pm Higher Grounds Coffee Shoppe • 5814 NW 63rd St • Warr Acres With performance from Studio Rockestra

WINTER CONCERT SERIES Sunday, February 6, 2022 - 4:00pm Putnam City North High School Auditorium • 11800 N Rockwell • OKC With performances from Festival Winds, Festival Strings, OYP & OYO Monday, February 7, 2022 - 6:30pm Oklahoma City University - Petree Recital Hall • 2051 N Blackwelder • OKC With performances from OYW & Studio Rockestra Sunday, February 13, 2022 - 4:30pm Oklahoma City University - Petree Recital Hall • 2051 N Blackwelder • OKC With performances from Sinfonia & Chamber Orchestra 22

2021-22 SEASON PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

SPRING CONCERT SERIES Saturday, April 30, 2022 - 4:00pm Oklahoma City Community College Performing Arts Theatre • 7777 S. May Ave • OKC With performances from Studio Rockestra, Sinfonia & OYO Sunday, May 1, 2022 - 3:00pm Oklahoma City Community College Performing Arts Theatre • 7777 S. May Ave • OKC With performances from Festival Strings, Chamber Orchestra & OYP Sunday, May 1, 2022 - 7:00pm Oklahoma City Community College Performing Arts Theatre • 7777 S. May Ave • OKC With performances from Festival Winds & OYW

For up-to-date concert and rehearsal information, please visit https://www.okyomusic.org/calendar

WE NEED YOU! Volunteer your time and talents with OKYO: From Monday night rehearsal check-in to concert and event support, we greatly appreciate the friends of OKYO who volunteer! If you would like to be notified of opportunities to help us please fill out this form.

We also recommend checking out upcoming events on our Rehearsal and Performance Calendar.

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HELP OKYO PLAY IT FORWARD

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We are thrilled to share the news that, thanks to the generosity of the Ad Astra Foundation, Dr. Liu, and Members of our Board of Directors and Advisors, donations made to support OKYO during our Play It Forward 2020-21 campaign were matched, providing DOUBLE the music education and inspiration. Huge thanks to each and every donor who helped us exceed the goal!

​ You can help Outstanding Students make Amazing Music for the 2021-22 season with a tax-deductible donation.

Click HERE to learn more about OKYO’s annual Play It Forward™ Campaign and make your gift.

And, please tell your friends about this opportunity!

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FROM OUR LEADERSHIP

Welcome to the 2021-22 season of Oklahoma Youth Orchestras! We are thrilled to be back sharing live music with you!! For forty-four seasons, OKYO has been providing quality instrumental music education for outstanding students through excellence in performance, and this season, the tradition continues!

After the uncertainty of last year, meeting virtually and rehearsing socially distanced, this season promises to be full of excitement and beautiful music making. From Mr. Grogan’s OYO, to all of the Festival Strings groups and everyone in between, we can tell you that our students, conductors, and staff are ready to learn, create, collaborate, and perform.

This season, OKYO includes over 300 students representing 70 schools across the metro and homeschool families from as far away as Stroud and Sulphur.

Each week, these young musicians come together to work. Their focus is teamwork, musicianship, creativity and leadership, all under the direction of our outstanding conducting faculty.

Exciting opportunities are in store this season, including collaborations with nationally renowned educators and well respected local musicians, as well as a move to presenting most performances at Oklahoma City Community College’s Performing Arts Theatre.

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all of our families for not only trusting us with their students each week, but also for supporting OKYO during this transitional time. As with many performing arts organizations, OKYO is steadily building back, and its future is brighter than ever!

It truly is an exciting time to be part of OKYO and we are deeply grateful for the ongoing support and generosity of our many community partners. A special thank you to all who make our work possible through individual gifts, corporate sponsorships and foundation support.

With gratitude,

Alexis Carter-Black Board Chair 25

Kris Markes Executive Director

SEE YOUR AD IN THE OKYO PROGRAM GUIDE If you are interested in advertising in upcoming Program Guides for next season, please call our office 405.232.1199 or email us info@oyomusic.org

YOUR SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED!

AUDITIONS FOR THE 2022-23 SEASON WILL BEGIN MAY 2022

BE A PART OF THE MUSIC Check out our website beginning in March 2022 for more information about auditions for the 2022-23 season. okyomusic.org/ audition-requirements

Oklahoma Youth Orchestras Outstanding Students. Amazing Music.

Saturday, April 30, 2022 • 4:00 PM Oklahoma City Community College

STUDIO ROCKESTRA Ms. Courtney Monk, Conductor

Don’t Stop Believin’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Journey, arr. Courtney Monk Believer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Imagine Dragons, arr. Victor Lopez Seven Nation Army . . . . . The White Stripes, arr. Rebecca Ross/Courtney Monk

SINFONIA Ms. Courtney Monk, Conductor Mr. Dustin Borjas, Strings Coach

Terra Nova . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Meyer Mystical Quest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremy Wollstenhulme Violet’s Tango . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug Spata

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SPRING PROGRAMS: SEASON FINALE PERFORMANCES

OKLAHOMA YOUTH ORCHESTRA Mr. Jeffrey Grogan, Conductor Trumpet Concerto in A-flat Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexander Arutunian James McAffrey, trumpet Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky II. Andantino in modo di canzona IV. Finale: Allegro con fuoco Horn Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major, Op. 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Strauss London Stovall, horn

Danzon No. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arturo Márquez “The Great Gate of Kiev “ from Pictures at an Exhibition* . . . . Modest Mussorgsky, arr. Maurice Ravel

*A side-by-side performance with Studio Rockestra and Sinfonia

Video recordings of these performances will be made available to all OKYO families in the coming weeks at no charge.

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SEASON FINALE SOLOISTS

& 2021-22 ANNUAL CONCERTO COMPETITION WINNERS OF THE LOUISE FRANCELIA WALDORF PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN SOLO PERFORMANCE

JAMES McAFFFREY When James was nine years old, he started playing cornet with the Oklahoma Homeschool Bands and Mr. Thomas Rye. In 8th grade, he joined the Oklahoma Youth Orchestras program, participating in OYW, OYP, and, for the past four years, OYO, where he is now the principal trumpet. While in high school, James was concurrently enrolled at Oklahoma City University where he studied with Professor Michael Anderson and performed for a semester in OCU’s orchestra under the direction of Professor Jeffrey Grogan.

He has attended the Oklahoma Arts Institute Quartz Mountain for four summers and was also selected for the NYO2 (National Youth Orchestra 2) for the summer of 2020.

James has competed in the National Trumpet Competition three times and was a finalist in the high school division his senior year, placing third. He was also a finalist at the 2018 International Trumpet Guild’s (ITG) Youth Competition, Junior Division, and was recently selected as an ITG Young Artist Award winner. James won the honor of being the Oklahoma City Symphonic Band’s 2020 Young Artist Competition winner and also placed first in the Oklahoma City Orchestra League’s Carver Competition Brass Division in March of 2019.

For the past several years, James has been a competitive rock climber with Team Texas, coached at the Summit Climbing Gym in Norman, and recently joined the Oklahoma City Junior Rowing Team.

James will be attending Harvard University in the fall and plans to continue his trumpet education with Mr. Benjamin Wright, who teaches at the New England Conservatory and performs with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

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JAMES McAFFREY

Trumpeter & Member of the Oklahoma Youth Orchestra Ensemble

LONDON STOVALL

Hornist & Member of the Oklahoma Youth Orchestra Ensemble

LONDON STOVALL An aspiring horn player, London will begin her studies at the Shepherd School of Music in Fall 2022. She currently serves as Principal Horn of the Oklahoma Youth Orchestra. Additionally, she has performed as Principal Horn of her school wind ensemble since her freshman year, and has performed with NYO2 (National Youth Orchestra 2). In the coming summer, she will perform with the National Youth Orchestra during their summer European tour.

London has received numerous awards in recognition of her artistic excellence in Oklahoma including the State Superintendent’s Award for the Arts, Second Runner-Up of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Young Musician Competition, All-State Orchestra and All-District Band Awards. She has also attended the Oklahoma Arts Institute Quartz Mountain summer program.

Beyond our states borders, London has been presented with a YoungArts Award in Horn Performance, named Runner-Up in the Arlington Horn Solo Competition, selected to the Interlochen Fine Arts Horn Intensives, and selected for the Juilliard Summer Winds program.

In addition to her horn pursuits, London competes at the state level in track and field, has studied martial arts, and enjoys other sports recreationally.

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Oklahoma Youth Orchestras Outstanding Students. Amazing Music.

Sunday, May 1, 2022 • 3:00 PM Oklahoma City Community College FESTIVAL STRINGS Ms. Kristin Geist, Festival Strings OKC, Conductor Ms. Sarah Grote, Festival Strings Edmond, Conductor Mr. Mark Osborn, Festival Strings Norman, Conductor

The Red Lion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremy Wollstenhulme Monument Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chuck Elledge The Charming Snake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle Burst! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Balmages CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Ms. Kristin Geist, Conductor Mr. Dustin Borjas, Strings Coach

Russian Gypsy Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. B. Dardess North Country Legend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Williams The Olive Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arlene C. Stein, arr. Doris Gazda The Dance of Iscariot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kirt N. Mosier OKLAHOMA YOUTH PHILHARMONIC Peter Markes, Guest Conductor (for Dr. Charlene Dell, Conductor) John Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aaron Copland Symphony No. 1 in C, Op. 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ludwig von Beethoven I. Adagio molto II. Adante cantabile con moto

Orpheus in the Underworld — Finale: Can Can* . . . . . . . . . Jacques Offenbach, arr. Sandra Dackow *A side-by-side performance with Festival Strings and Chamber Orchestra 32

SPRING PROGRAMS: SEASON FINALE PERFORMANCES

Sunday, May 1, 2022 • 7:00 PM Oklahoma City Community College FESTIVAL WINDS Dr. Michael Raiber, Conductor

First Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frank Ticheli Running To The Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jodie Blackshaw, 2021-2022 OKYO Festival Winds Ensemble World Premiere

OKLAHOMA YOUTH WINDS Mr. Matthew Mailman, Conductor Ms. Sarah Neely, Associate Conductor

The Thunderer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Philip Sousa, arr. Scott Stanton Lincolnshire Posey (Two movements) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Percy Aldridge Grainger, arr. Michael Sweeny Colliding Visions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brain Balmages Escape Route* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Todd Stalter RECOGNITION OF SENIORS IN THE OKLAHOMA YOUTH WINDS ENSEMBLE

Star Wars: The Mandalorian Theme . . . . . Ludwig Göransson, arr. Paul Murtha

*A side-by-side performance with Festival Winds

Video recordings of these performances will be made available to all OKYO families in the coming weeks at no charge.

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Oklahoma Youth Orchestra (OYO) Oklahoma Youth Orchestra (OYO), the flagship orchestra of the Oklahoma Youth Orchestras organization, is comprised of the most advanced high school musicians who perform standard repertoire, as well as music from contemporary composers.

OYO routinely performs with professional guest soloists, with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, as well as premieres new works.

“The students of OYO learn to really give it their all in rehearsal. They bring their best preparation and focus so we can dig deep together and make the magic happen. It is a privilege to work with these incredible young musicians and I am so proud of them.”

Jeffrey Grogan Artistic Director, Oklahoma Youth Orchestras & Conductor, Oklahoma Youth Orchestra

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AUDITIONED ENSEMBLES

VIOLIN I Alexander Park † Grace Cavett †† Alice Hsu Alex Seojoon Kim Miranda Thai Kynlee Cook Brayden Tran Sydney McLeary Ethan Braun Quilan Heitmann VIOLIN II Laura Pollack* Eddy Kang Camyll Heitmann Stephen Gunn Esha Venkataraman Eon Lim Kyle Hutson Anuja Poulo Maxwell Xie Alaina Brady-Hummingbird VIOLA Jordan Fletcher* Austin Braun Abby Fakhoury Christopher Lee Penelope Cline

CELLO Sophie Deng* Christina Ge Conner Braun Julia Ungvari Lily Coyer Jenna Jiang Tucker McSpadden Maya Joseph Michelle Huang Adrian Clements Riley Robinson Olivia Wang Benjamin Chippeaux BASS Dacey Tietz ** Jacob Robinson Drew Moguin Xavier Vongphakdy ** FLUTE Michelle Shay ** Haley Tucker Anna Ungvari ** OBOE Sarah Bird * Jordan Carter CLARINET Shelby Elliott ** Alex Vo ** Chloe Woodruff

String students are placed based on auditions, but not in order front to back. Strengths and experience are strategically placed throughout the section for balance and uniformity. All other students are listed alphabetically.

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BASSOON Jennie Higdon * Reagan Tollefson HORN Tristan Christy Isabella Hardin Bradley Oates Michael Pulliam London Stovall * Kim Torres Connor Zamborsky TRUMPET Kaylin Gates ** James McAffrey William McGovern-Fagg ** Avery McIntyre TROMBONE Teagan Cavins Zachary Cutshall Lindsey Fagan ** Norah Hager ** TUBA Brenden Ramirez Everett Shinn * OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY CONDUCTING ASSISTANT Dylan Madoux † Concertmaster †† Assistant Concertmaster * Principal **Co-Principal

THE LOUISE FRANCELIA WALDORF PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN SOLO PERFORMANCE OKYO is proud to announce the winners of our 2021-22 Annual Concerto Competition and the Louise Francelia Waldorf Prize for Excellence in Solo Performance:

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James McAffrey, trumpet

London Stovall, horn

Member of the Oklahoma Youth Orchestra Ensemble

Member of the Oklahoma Youth Orchestra Ensemble

2021-22 CONCERTO COMPETITION

ABOUT THE LOUISE FRANCELIA WALDORF PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN SOLO PERFORMANCE This Annual Concerto Competition, now known as the Louise Francelia Waldorf Prize for Excellence in Solo Performance, open to all seniors in the Oklahoma Youth Orchestra (OYO) ensemble. The winner of the Prize will perform as a soloist with the OYO and will receive a scholarship prize.

Sponsored by longtime OKYO supporter, Dr. Lin-Lin Liu, the competition’s name was changed to honor her former teacher. "Miss Waldorf was my violin teacher when I was a member of OYO. At the time, Chickasha Public Schools did not have a strings program and she worked very hard to make sure I could play in an orchestra. I have fond memories of her accompanying me on her harpsichord. She was a remarkable lady," says Dr. Liu.

“Miss Waldorf was my violin teacher when I was a member of OYO. At the time, Chickasha public schools did not have a strings program and she worked very hard to make sure I could play in an orchestra.

I have fond memories of her accompanying me on her harpsichord.

She was a remarkable lady.”

- Dr. Lin-Lin Liu Stay tuned for the 2022-2023 Annual Concerto Competition dates!

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Oklahoma Youth Philharmonic (OYP) Oklahoma Youth Philharmonic (OYP), is a full orchestra ensemble consisting of mostly high school students in string, wind, brass, and percussion sections. Repertoire includes many standard masterworks, expertly arranged educational compositions, as well as many original compositions, contemporary works, and popular music straight from the movies.

In 2018 OYP performed as an Honor Ensemble at the Oklahoma Music Educators Association annual in-service. OYP has also participated in an exchange program with the Youth Symphonies of Kansas City.

Every other spring, students in OYP get to work with a living composer over the course of several rehearsals and perform a world premiere, as a part of our Composer-in-Residence partnership program with Oklahoma City University and Dr. Edward Knight.

“OYP members have learned to become independent musicians, making our rehearsal time much more productive. Their ability to listen and adjust their playing to match their colleagues has helped OYP improve each week.”

Dr. Charlene Dell Conductor, Oklahoma Youth Philharmonic

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AUDITIONED ENSEMBLES

VIOLIN I Colin Anderson Eden Bales Charles Brockus Elise Buyten Peyton Seybolt Sophia Stoops Patrick Thai†* VIOLIN II Lila Bales* Serena Cai Silas Emrich Cassidy Ferguson Juliana Hong Margot Knudtson Arina Mineyeva VIOLA Bethany Fieldling* Annabelle Haller

CELLO Brownie Brimage Elizabeth Rathgeb Brown Logan Bycko Annie Compton Aubrey Duggan Jonah Fletcher Derah-Lynn Horton Aubrey Leidner* Lucy Kershen BASS Antonia Hayman Henry Stoops* FLUTE Alison Horowitz* Madeline Hager** OBOE Preston Gilliland-Hudlow* Avery Ginsmann

CLARINET Braxen Butler Kelsey Waters* BASSOON Aubrey Ketch* Wesley Sloan** HORN Kim Torres* Alec Hopkins** TRUMPET Colby Darnell Xander Lynch* TROMBONE Paul Nguyen** PIANO Jack Malm**

† Concertmaster * Principal ** Oklahoma City University Representatives Students are listed alphabetically.

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Oklahoma Youth Winds (OYW) Founded in 2004, Oklahoma Youth Winds (OYW) is made up of talented high school wind and percussion students. This challenging honor wind ensemble provides experience in musical preparation and performance that students can take to their own high school band programs and exposes students to literature that they may not play in their school programs. OYW has been invited to perform as an Honor Ensemble at the Oklahoma Music Educators Association annual in-service three times since 2013.

“How do we spell OYW? O is for “OPPORTUNITY” where students have a great setting to interact musically with other students from all over the OKC Metro and to learn about music from experts in the field.

Dr. Matthew Mailman Conductor, Oklahoma Youth Winds

Y is for “WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN?” Our setting is familiar but different than what most students experience in their school music programs. We cover different repertoire and provide musical training from some of the finest music teachers in the state.

W is for “WOULD YOU FIT IN?” The answer is YES! Not only are all of our students friendly, but also everyone joins at their own musical skill levels and everyone is able to grow and have fun. Our diversity of personnel is one of the things that sets us apart!”

Sarah Neely Associate Conductor, Oklahoma Youth Winds

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AUDITIONED ENSEMBLES

FLUTE Grace Goodin Taya Nicholls Keiko Robinson Jacob Rubin Anika Shrivastava Victoria Torres

HORN Shailee Dockery Daphne Farris Tegan Nicholls Ashely Privrat Christopher Vincent Dylan Shockey**

OBOE Ayson Thelin

TRUMPE: Avery McIntyre Devin Ulmer

CLARINET Elaina Ballje Sophia Reeves Dillan Francis** Luis Sanchez** BASSOON Jalen Anderson Emma Lansford ALTO SAX Sofia Shepelwich

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OKLAHOMA YOUTH WINDS CONDUCTING ASSISTANTS Dillan Francis Jack Malm

TROMBONE Jack Slayton Paul Nguyen** Jack Malm** TUBA Jack Adair Caleb Shelton**

** Oklahoma City University Representatives

Percussion Ensemble Percussionists in OKYO generally play in up to three full ensembles: OYO, OYP, and OYW; as well as independently as the OKYO Percussion Ensemble.

Percussion Co-coordinators Alex McDaniel and Zane Berglan, both OKYO Alumni, coordinate personnel and instrumentation. The Percussion Ensemble is led artistically by Dr. Keith Hendricks.

“Percussion ensemble gives students the opportunity to work on techniques and repertoire that focuses on building well rounded musicians. We strive to develop musicality through chamber music and explore the skills needed to be a modern percussionist.”

Dr. Keith Hendricks Conductor, Percussion Ensemble

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AUDITIONED ENSEMBLES

PERCUSSIONISTS Kale Argo Kate Boothe Armen Propes Nathan Rainey Gabriella Schuetze Jerusalem Stovall Anjalina Thomas Students are listed alphabetically.

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Chamber Orchestra Chamber Orchestra is an auditioned string ensemble that rehearses and performs literature utilizing position work, advanced rhythms, keys, bowing techniques, articulations, and expression. Student musicians will demonstrate knowledge and performance of these skills in addition to vibrato, upper position work, and musicality. Individual practice and attendance at rehearsals and concerts is important to the development and success of both the student and the ensemble.

Every other spring, students in Chamber Orchestra get to work with a living composer over the course of several rehearsals and perform a world premiere, as a part of our Composer-in-Residence partnership program with Oklahoma City University and Dr. Edward Knight.

Kristin Geist Conductor, Chamber Orchestra & Conductor, Festival Strings OKC

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AUDITIONED ENSEMBLES

VIOLIN I Bella Black Madeline Braun † Luke DeHart Ava Tu Kelvin Xie Joy Yang

VIOLIN II Brynn Blevins Mariel Carvallo Noah Eskridge Pari Gulati Kelsey Han Emily Harl Sophia Juarez-McDonald Keira Lackmeyer Sakura McCool Nicholas Simon Aaron Wang

VIOLA Maggie Kershen Charles Metcalf Taksh Vaghela CELLO Timothy Flatt Hannah Ingels Noah Koo

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RETIREMENT! After 35 years of teaching music, including 15 combined years in the direction of OKYO’s Chamber Orchestra and Festival Strings, Ms. Thrailkill retired at the end of the 2020-21 season.

Dawn Thrailkill

Thank you for your dedication to music excellence.

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† Concertmaster Students are listed alphabetically.

Sinfonia Sinfonia is a group comprised of developing string players. Musicians focus on learning new literature, tone development, expanding bow techniques, and ensemble playing. On occasion, pieces will utilize multiple key changes and shifting throughout sections.

Musicians are asked to spend time working on music outside of rehearsal and to come prepared to learn new techniques and music each week.

“Students in Sinfonia learn proper rehearsal etiquette and how to make music as an ensemble. Students’ skills are challenged with increasingly difficult repertoire and attention to phrasing, bowings, dynamics and articulations.”

Courtney Monk Conductor, Sinfonia & Conductor, Studio Rockestra

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NON-AUDITIONED ENSEMBLES

VIOLIN Abigail Asbury Lauren Boydstun Chloe Harper Eric Mays Greyson Morehead † Amelia Munoz Zoee Stuckey Charlie Thompson

VIOLA Alyssa Garbrecht Michael Kouemo Avery Wiggins

BASS Andrew Geist

CELLO Murphy Barnett Isaac Marks Sohpia Shelton Derek Stege † Concertmaster Students are listed alphabetically.

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Festival Winds Founded in 2021, Festival Winds is a wind ensemble for second-year woodwind, brass, and percussion students through 8th grade conducted

by Dr. Michael Raiber. All students must have at least one year of playing experience and be able to read music. Rehearsals take place weekly on Monday evenings at the Wanda L. Bass School of Music.

Dr. Michael Raiber Conductor, Festival Winds

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NON-AUDITIONED WIND GROUP

FLUTE Adeyln Downing Abigail Ha CLARINET Graham Barnett ALTO SAX Christopher Usselman

TRUMPET Jameson Barton Eric Cary Bradley De Longe Jose Herrera Kash Lewellyn Sydney Willoughby

TROMBONE Ethan Lam Graham Schuetze TUBA Kaden Krones PERCUSSION Olivia Kaplan

Students are listed alphabetically.

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Festival Strings Festival Strings is a non-audition ensemble of late elementary and early middle school string players with one to two years of experience.

Festival Strings ensembles meet in three metro locations — Oklahoma City, Edmond, and Norman — and are designed to challenge students with new music and new skills.

Kristin Geist Conductor, Chamber Orchestra & Conductor, Festival Strings OKC

Mark Osborn Conductor, Festival Strings Norman

Sarah Grote

Conductor, Festival Strings Edmond

“We have a unique blend of middle school students from across the Norman area, all in one ensemble. Our focus is playing sheet music while preparing for multiple concerts each season. The music is always fun but challenges the younger students to a higher level of preparation in their musical studies.”

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NON-AUDITIONED STRING GROUPS

FESTIVAL STRINGS OKC

FESTIVAL STRINGS EDMOND

FESTIVAL STRINGS NORMAN

VIOLIN Bryan Black Evelyn Gardocki Isaac Jones Stella Rosenhamer Clara Ripka Natalie Ross Reese Sanders Lila VanNoy Allison Wise

VIOLIN Lexi Benn Elena Jimenez Victor Lightsey Chloe McGuire Timofey Rusakov Arad Shabani Mia Whiteley

VIOLIN Silas Ballard Sabina Stanfield Celine Tan Hannah Tseng

VIOLA Isaac Bishop Olivia Ross

VIOLA Kaden Phillips Zoe Price

CELLO Joseph Maliszewski Allison “Paislea” Peters Laurel Snyder

CELLO William Kempf Joy Riester

BASS Austin Stewart

BASS Carson Caddell

Students are listed alphabetically.

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Studio Rockestra Studio Rockestra, originally founded in 2014 as Rockin’ Strings, is a pop and rock orchestra that explores everything from Katy Perry to Led Zepplin and famous movie music. The ensemble includes strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and guitar students. Studio Rockestra students will explore proper technique, improvisation, amplification and effects, while preparing for fun and unique performances.

“Students in Studio Rockestra learn and perform music from film, television, video games and pop culture. We explore alternative techniques and incorporate electric instruments while striving to expand our musical knowledge and skills.”

Courtney Monk Conductor, Sinfonia & Conductor, Studio Rockestra

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NON-AUDITIONED STRING GROUPS

VIOLIN Lucy Bradley Violet Conway Heidi DeKoch Lucy Rosenhamer

CELLO Boston Carter Charlotte Hanna Samuel Mosley Liam Murphy

DRUMS Jackson Young SPECIAL THANK YOU: Ben Young, Bass Guitar

ALTO SAX John Perry

Students are listed alphabetically.

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Summer Symphony Strings Camp The Summer Symphony Strings Camp (SSSC) is an annual commuter day camp - no audition required! SSSC is open to students in grades 5 through 8 (in the 2021-2022 school year) who have been playing for at least one year and can read music.

Students participate in orchestra rehearsals and sectionals, working with professional music educators and spend time learning more about various art forms through arts experiences presented by partners, like OKC Ballet.

Under the direction of Camp Artistic Director, Peter Markes, the week concludes on Friday with a Camp Closing Ceremonies concert for campers’ families.

Mark your calendars and register now for SSSC 2022!

June 27 July 1, 2022 Peter Markes Artistic Director, Summer Symphony Strings Camp

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The week concludes on Friday with a Camp Closing Ceremonies concert for campers’ families.

To Register, please CLICK HERE for important Camp information, then click the SSSC Registration button on the page to complete.

Hurry! Spots fill quickly! Registration ends June 24th, or whenever camp is full.

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THANKS TO VOLUNTEERS

A very special thank you to the many volunteers who work throughout the season to help make the Oklahoma Youth Orchestras programs possible for so many students in Oklahoma.

MUSIC EDUCATORS, PRIVATE TEACHERS & MUSIC PROFESSIONALS We applaud you for your work and dedication in enriching student musicians throughout Oklahoma.

You might not hear it as often as you should, but your work is so important and so appreciated, as only together can we provide the comprehensive support students need to excel as musicians and as citizens. Brava!

REHEARSAL SPACES A most sincere thank you to the facilities that provide vital rehearsal space for all our ensembles during our season:

OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY WANDA L. BASS SCHOOL OF MUSIC WHITTIER MIDDLE SCHOOL WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OKC HEARTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Our gratitude also goes to the facilities that provide wonderful performance space for our concerts during our season: OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY WANDA L. BASS SCHOOL OF MUSIC PUTNAM CITY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL HIGHER GROUNDS COFFEE SHOPPE

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MUNITY SUPPORT GRANDPARENTS CIRCLE MEMBERS

When a grandparent (or anyone who fills that special role) makes a gift to OKYO in honor of their grandchild, we have a special giving circle just for them! We know how special the relationship is between grandchildren and their grandparents and we began this giving circle to help grandma and grandpa celebrate their grandchildren’s musical accomplishments!

To learn more, click here Jan Fields, proud of Kate and Evan Boothe (percussion) Bill and Gaye McGovern, proud of William McGovern-Fagg (trumpet) Jane Tweed, proud of Annabelle Haller (viola)

BE THE HEARTBEAT: BECOME AN OKYO SUSTAINER! We know it can be a hassle trying to keep up with all the community groups you want to support, so we’ve got an easy option for you: sign up once with a credit card to make a monthly donation, then never worry about it again!

Simply select your preferred amount per month and double check that your donation frequency is set to “monthly.” When you become an OKYO Sustainer you are the heartbeat to keep making music! Learn how!

“Giving as an OKYO Sustainer not only allows me to support young musicians on a regular, steady basis, it also conveniently breaks up my giving into manageable monthly amounts.”

– Nathan Young; OKYO Sustainer

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Individuals who choose to support Oklahoma Youth Orchestras with a tax-deductible gift, through our annual Play It Forward™ campaign, as a monthly Sustainer, or any unspecified donation, are thanked with special invitations and other expressions of gratitude throughout the year.

Please join us in applauding those who donated to OKYO between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2021: IMPRESARIO – $2,500+

MUSICIAN – $500 TO $999

Shawn Black & Alexis Carter-Black** Matthew Denman Kimberly Fletcher** Paul & Debra Hagemeier** Dr. Lin Lin Liu Jamie & Kim Lowe, The Lowe Group Jerry D. Messick** Anonymous**

Kevin & Margaret Brown** Mark & Debra Cobb** Lisa & Kenneth Darvin** Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Eisenhour Jeffrey Grogan** Cris & Melody Mikkelsen ** Chloe Oden** Catherine Reaves in memory of Michael Reaves** Tollefson Family** Ron & Maria Urlaub in memory of Lenea Willsher** Kathleen Young**

MAESTRO – $1,000 TO $2,499 Claren M. Kidd** Kris & Peter Markes** Destiny McAffrey** Joe & Kathlyn Rodano Dr. & Mrs. Carl F. Schaefer** Vicki Taylor in memory of Joan Swinford* Joseph & Theresa Thai** Arthur & Betty Thompson** Drs. Quang & BaoLien Tu** David Woolly in honor of Peter Markes** The Zhao Family**

OKYO Sustainers To learn how you can make an easy monthly gift to OKYO, please visit www.oyomusic.org/support/sustainers **Special thanks to everyone who helped OKYO meet and exceed our 2020 & 2021 Play It Forward™ Matching Challenge!

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SUPPORTER – $250 TO $499 Greg & Joy Bowes in memory of Leah Leach** Rudi Nollert & Mary Brodnax in Honor of Dr. Clinton** Patrick Conlon & Christina Giacona** Donald & Rebecca Davis** Janice Jenkins in memory of Michael Reaves** Mark & Jean Leidner in memory of Ronald Anderson** Michael Lowery** Jan McDaniel** Bill & Gaye McGovern** Diane Moershel** Sarah Neely** Mark Parker** Duc & Thuy Tu The Youn Family Nathan Young ** Anonymous in honor of Jeffrey Grogan**

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PATRON – $100 TO $249 Dr. Steven C. Agee** Dr. Mark & Teena Belcik** Verona Brady** Margaret Brisch** Kari Bricker** Dr. John & Becky Clinton** Cheryl England** Alice Fielding** Jan Fields in honor of Kate & Evan Boothe** Phyllis Ford** David Garrett** Annette Hager in honor of Madeline & Norah Hager** George Higdon** Kent & Hiromi Hood** LeAnn Hufnagel** Grace Hussey Jenn Kauffman** Jacqueline Krenowicz** Mr. & Mrs. Feng Lai** Sid & Mari Lloyd in honor of the Braun Family** Karen Mahooti** Dr. Matthew Mailman in honor of Dr. John Clinton** Amy McGovern** Richard McIntyre** Deon Melton Alexander Mickelthwate** Caleb Mitchum* ** Pam Mowry** Janet Neely in memory of Dustin Jussila** Mark Osborn** Laura Reese** Linna Robinson Dawn Thrailkill** Robert Thurmon Brian Sole Jane Tweed in honor of Annabelle Haller** Larry & Leah Westmoreland in honor of Dr. John Clinton** Allen Wise Kevin Zamborsky** Amy Zuback** Weili Zhang**

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Oklahoma Youth Orchestras could not provide our high quality music education to young musicians without the generous support of foundations and corporations who care about the arts and education in our community: SEASON SUPPORT $5,000+ Ad Astra Foundation** Allied Arts American Fidelity Foundation Wanda L. Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University Kirkpatrick Foundation Oklahoma Arts Council National Endowment for the Arts Oklahoma City Philharmonic Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation CONCERT SUPPORT $1,000 - $4,999 The Phillip Boyle Foundation Elevate Risk Solutions E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation Everett Family Affiliated Fund Inter-City Violin Studios For A Good Koss Foundation Kendra Scott Gives Back The Lowe Group McCasland Foundation Oklahoma City Community Foundation

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