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Classic Masterpieces
February 24, 2025
Dr. Ernest Pereira
Music Director & Conductor
Dr. Erinn Frechette
Flute Choir Conductor
ROMEO AND JULIET FANTASY OVERTURE
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Flute Choir
ADVENTURES IN SPACE
Ricky Lombardo
Journey from Earth
Moonwalkin’
Aboard the Lunar Explorer
In Search of the Plutonians
Reentry
Intermission
Youth Orchestra
CORTÈGE FROM MLADA
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
SYMPHONY NO. 8, MVT. 4 ALLEGRO MA NON TROPPO
Antonín Dvořák
ESTANCIA DANCES, MVT. 1, LOS TRABAJADORES AGRICOLAS
Alberto Ginastera
SUITE FROM THE THREE-CORNERED HAT
Manuel de Falla
The Neighbors Dance (Seguidillas)
The Miller's Dance (Farruca)
Final Dance (Jota)
ABOUT THE YOC
The Youth Orchestras of Charlotte is dedicated to nurturing and inspiring the musical talents of youth in the greater Charlotte area. We provide exceptional instruction and performance experiences in symphonic orchestra and chamber ensemble settings. We are committed to creating an environment of success for all musicians.
Youth Orchestra - A full symphony orchestra made up of experienced musicians, performing masterpieces from the orchestral repertoire in a professional symphony setting.
Preparatory Orchestra - A full symphony orchestra that performs both actual symphonic literature and arrangements of the repertoire geared to advanced players with some experience. It is a training orchestra for the YOC.
Sinfonia Strings -A string orchestra that prepares less experienced musicians in the art of orchestral performance.
Flute Choir - An ensemble that performs flute choir repertoire and explores a wide variety of musical genres.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Being part of a community of musicians that shares a passion for music making and challenging repertoire
Masterclasses with nationally recognized guest artists, such as David Kim (Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra), Amadi Azikiwi and university professors
Perform with guest soloists
Guest performances by nationally recognized ensembles, such as Heifetz on Tour
Sectional rehearsals with musicians of the Charlotte Symphony and area music educators
Audition experiences
Chamber music and community performance opportunities
Travel opportunities in select years (i.e. Kennedy Center
Performance in 2020)
Opportunities to be a featured student soloist
Advancement and leadership opportunities within the ensembles
Camps, retreats and social events throughout the season
WANT TO JOIN THE YOC?
Auditions for next season are now open! We have opportunities for young musicians across a range of ages and instruments. Visit youthorchestrasofcharlotte.org/auditions for more information, and email info@youthorchestrasofcharlotte.org with any questions.
DR. ERNEST PEREIRA MUSIC DIRECTOR, CONDUCTOR
Music Director and conductor of the Youth Orchestras of Charlotte, Dr. Ernest Pereira previously conducted the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestras, leading them in performances at Charlotte’s Festival in the Park,
Summer Pops at Symphony Park, as well as at national concert venues in Washington, D.C. and Charleston, SC, for Piccolo Spoleto. Under Pereira’s baton, the CSYO performed twice at the prestigious venue of Carnegie Hall in New York City, in 2002 and 2017. In 2020, he led the YOC in a performance at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. He has guest conducted the Charlotte Civic Orchestras and appeared on several local chamber music series as either a violinist or conductor. Dr. Pereira was featured at the Charlotte Symphony’s annual Youth Festival, conducting the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, the JYO and CSYO, as well as the combined professional and youth orchestras.
Dr. Pereira co-directed, with Dr. Paul Nitsch, the Fun with Chamber Music program for youth at Queens University of Charlotte and has taught violin at Queens. Students from his orchestra and private teaching studio have gone on to major in music at noted conservatories and universities. Graduates of his studio and orchestras also hold performing and teaching positions in many of the nation’s orchestras and universities, as well as having musical careers in film, television, and non-classical genres.
A native of South Africa, Dr. Pereira received his early training in violin in Pretoria from Walter Mony and Alan Solomon, and holds Teacher and Performer Licentiates from the University of South Africa. He studied in this country with David Cerone, graduating as valedictorian from the Cleveland Institute of Music with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1981 and a Master of Music degree in 1982. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Texas at Austin in 1987, studying with Vincent Frittelli. Dr. Pereira served as Concertmaster of both the Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra as well as the University of Texas Orchestra, and conducted the University of Texas String Project Orchestra. Dr. Pereira served as a member of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra from 1985 to 2023. He has appeared frequently as a soloist and chamber musician in the United States, South Africa, and Namibia, and has soloed with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and the Charlotte Civic Orchestra. He believes strongly in educating young musicians and maintains an active and successful violin studio. With the YOC, Dr. Pereira continues to foster musical excellence in orchestral performance, drawing on over 30 years of professional experience.
ERINN FRECHETTE FLUTE CHOIR CONDUCTOR
Erinn Frechette joined the Charlotte Symphony as Piccolo/Third Flute in June 2002. Previously she has been a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, and the Sorg Opera Company Orchestra. As a
chamber musician, she has performed as Principal
Flutist of the Ethos Chamber Orchestra and Queen City Virtuosi, with Piccolo Spoleto Festival, Suzuki and Friends Chamber Music Series, Fresh Ink, the Charlotte New Music Festival, Providence Chamber Music Series, and Friends of Music Series.
In addition to her orchestral duties, she maintains an active teaching schedule, and her reputation as an informative, engaging, and entertaining pedagogue has led to appearances as a Master Class Clinician and Recitalist. She served as acting Professor of Flute at The University of South Carolina during the Winter, 2016 semester, and as Adjunct Professor of Flute at Wingate University from 2014-2023. Erinn has been a prize winner in numerous competitions including first place in both the National Flute Association’s Young Artist and Piccolo Artist Competitions. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Northwestern University and a Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (Dissertation: The Pedagogy of Walfrid Kujala: The American Flute School and its Roots in the French Flute School of the Late Nineteenth Century). Primary teachers include Walfrid Kujala, Jack Wellbaum, Bradley Garner, and Richard Graef.
FLUTE CHOIR MUSICIANS
Flute
Christian Cato
Katherine Chen
Ida Dimov
Rosemary Ferguson
Rebekah Fife
Evelyn Haggstrom
Flute & Piccolo
Pia DeLuca
Neha Gireesh
Aubrey Wilhelm
Cecilia Lazurraga
Qianxun Cherrie Li
Janneke IJkema
Anjali Rao
Vicky Teng
Elizabeth Bryan
YOUTH ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS
Violin 1
Matthias George, Concertmaster
Izzi Boyer
Ellie Kim
Darcy Byrd
Lincoln Ruesch
Elaina Shi
Scarlet Johnson
Lydia Kuncoro
Finley Keener
Elsa George
Eve Boone
Sophia Major
Annabel Lee
Juanita Rodriguez
Sanai Horne
Bass
Ian Kuo, Principal
Flute
Rebekah Fife, Principal
Bryan Sun
Janneke Ijkema
Flute/Piccolo
Lyn-Dee Cooper
Horn
Liam Peach
William Zuo
Eddie Hale
Jack Contreras
Claire Philips
Gia Bravo
Percussion
Louis Krivitsky
Jonathan Yan
Joe Duggan
Alexander House
Violin 2
Mary Lauer, Principal
Inessa Dimov
Mark Glukhoman
Cristian Fahami
Sanat Rao
Noelle Pearson
Emmanuel Glukhoman
Murari Raghavan
Elise Fisher
Justin Kuncoro
Navya Linga
Viola
Reagan Thomas, Principal
Ashrith Iyer, Assistant Principal
William Morrison
Alex Moshkovsky
Asier Garcia
Oboe
Agnes Zilinskaite
John Phillips
Jake Roberts
Clarinet
Ryan Bendezu
Giana Hasbun
Trumpet
Sadie Walker
Ben Mitchell
Ben Muldrew
Gabriel Luza
Zach Ross
Nathan D’Costa
Piano
Jose Felton
Eden Lily
Cello
Eli Chen, Principal
Isaac Okhotin
Bethany Xiques
Dennis Lin
Edward Liu
Cami Xiong
Constantine Rybak
Miriam Boone
Micah Dib
Elgin Tsang
Elizabeth Tebbit
Emma Byrd
Justin Ge
Sophia Peters
Sam Moshkovsky
Emma Joseph
Daniel Yun
Philip Sarmanyuk
Bassoon
Vaibhov Kommalapati, Principal
Chris Levantis
Ava Zanitsch
Trombone
Elliott Wise
Jose Felten
Peyton Earls
Tuba
Christian Cato
Harp
Tessa Jackson, Principal
Renée Dib
YOUTH ORCHESTRA COACHES
Ernest Pereira, Violin
Kathy Jarrell, Violin
Ning Zhao, Viola
Allison Drenkow, Cello
Justin Cheesman, Bass
Lori Tiberio, Woodwinds
Gabe Slesinger, Brass
Carol Stumpf, Percussion
YOC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Christina Beekman-Chin
Treasurer: Yelena Moshkovsky
Past President: Kenneth Jackson
Member at Large: Mike Negus
Member at Large: Beth Garges
Member at Large: Donna Kiser
Member at Large: Whitney Peters
Member at Large: Lori Tiberio
Member at Large: Lori Maldonado
Member at Large: Jenny Chen
Member at Large: Abdullah Birdsong
Member at Large: Bee Sim Bethala
Member at Large: Heidi Magi
YOC ADMINISTRATION
Executive Director: Liz Burns
Music Director: Ernest Pereira
Executive Assistant: Emily Hunsbusher
As a non-profit organization, the Youth Orchestras of Charlotte relies on support from parents, alumni, and the greater Charlotte community. With the help of generous donors, we can provide young musicians with tuition assistance, performance opportunities, and talented conductors & sectional coaches.
We sincerely appreciate everyone who has helped the YOC through financial support, as your gifts encourage more students to learn and succeed!
To support YOC this season with a tax deductible donation, visit youthorchestrasofcharlotte.org/donate or send a check by mail to:
Youth Orchestras of Charlotte 3200 Park Road Charlotte, NC 28209
