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Flute Choir
Fall Family Concert: Around the World
November 25, 2024
Dr. Ernest Pereira, Music Director & Conductor
Cole Freeman, Courtney Guthrie, Sinfonia Strings Conductors
Dr. Erinn Frechette, Flute Choir Conductor
BACCHANALE FROM SAMSON AND DELILAH
Camille Saint-Saëns, arr Shaul Ben-Meir
Sinfonia Strings
TWO ENGLISH DANCES
arr. James Curnow
SWORD DANCE
MORRIS HANDKERCHIEF DANCE
DORAJI (KOREAN FOLK SONG)
arr. Benjamin P. Snoek
AFRICAN BLESSING
arr. Deborah Baker Monday
EL TORO
Don Brubaker
Preparatory Orchestra
FANFARE FOR THE COMMON MAN
Aaron Copland, arr. Robert Longfield
SLAVONIC DANCE NO. 7
Antonin Dvořák, arr. Richard Meyer
ANCIENT AIRES AND DANCES
Ottorino Respighi, arr. Jerry Brubaker
FALL FAMILY CONCERT: AROUND THE WORLD
November 25, 2024
Dr. Ernest Pereira, Music Director & Conductor
Cole Freeman, Courtney Guthrie, Sinfonia Strings Conductors
Dr. Erinn Frechette, Flute Choir Conductor
Preparatory Orchestra - continued
HUNGARIAN DANCE NO. 5
Johannes Brahms, arr. William Ryden
Intermission
Youth Orchestra
FINLANDIA
Jean Sibelius
PAVANE POUR UNE INFANTE DÉFUNTE
Maurice Ravel
SOIRÉES MUSICALES (A SUITE OF MOVEMENTS FROM ROSSINI)
Benjamin Britten
MARCH
CANZONETTA TIROLESE
BOLERO
TARANTELLA
APPALACHIA WALTZ
Mark O’Connor
RIENZI OVERTURE
Richard Wagner
MALAGUEÑA
Ernesto Lecuona, arr. Ferde Grofé
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?
Our organization is always growing and welcome to new students! Visit our website to learn more about our organization and inquire about auditions: youthorchestrasofcharlotte.org
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, including the Cleveland Institute of Music, the Juilliard School, the University of Texas at Austin, Yale School of Music, Peabody Institute at the Johns Hopkins University, Oberlin College, North Carolina School of the Arts, UNCChapel Hill, and Vanderbilt University. 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 newly created 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.
COLE FREEMAN, SINFONIA STRINGS CONDUCTOR
Cole Freeman is the Orchestra Director at Myers Park and David W. Butler High Schools in Charlotte, NC where he teaches intermediate and advanced orchestra classes, chamber music, and AP music theory. Previously, he was the Orchestra Director at South Mecklenburg High and Quail Hollow Middle Schools. Mr. Freeman has also maintained a significant private lesson studio during his years as an educator
As a musician, Mr. Freeman has played in multiple professional orchestras across North Carolina since the age of 16, performing alongside artists such as Nadja SalernoSonnenberg, Andrea Bocelli, and Molly Ringwald. An avid chamber musician, Mr. Freeman has his own string quartet, the Linden Quartet, which he performs with regularly, along with many other chamber ensembles in the Charlotte region.
Mr. Freeman graduated with a Bachelors of Music Education (Summa Cum Laude) from UNC Greensboro in 2018. He studied violin under Dr. Fabian Lopez, Calin Lupanu, and Steve Kamradt and studied string pedagogy under Dr. Rebecca MacLeod.
COURTNEY GUTHRIE, SINFONIA STRINGS CONDUCTOR
Courtney Guthrie is a violist and strings teacher at Community House Middle School in Charlotte, NC As a North Carolina native, Ms Guthrie began her orchestral career in her public school orchestra and performed with the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestras under the direction of Dr Pereira She received a Bachelor’s of Music degree from UNC-Greensboro in 2012
Ms Guthrie’s groups consistently earn Superior ratings at North Carolina Western Region Music Performance Adjudication, Guilford County Schools Festival, and Music in the Parks Festival at Carowinds Many of her students are often selected to represent Community House Middle School in CMS Honors Orchestra, Jr Western Region Orchestra, Youth Orchestras of Charlotte, Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestras, and the Union Symphony Youth Orchestras
Currently, Ms Guthrie is the viola sectional coach for the Union Symphony Youth Orchestra, and an active freelance violist having performed with the Union Symphony Orchestra, Spartanburg Philharmonic, and at other various ceremonies and events
FLUTE CHOIR MUSICIANS
Flute
Christian Cato
Katherine Chen
Ida Dimov
Rosemary Ferguson
Rebekah Fife
Evelyn Haggstrom
Cecilia Lazurraga
Qianxun Cherrie Li
Janneke IJkema
Anjali Rao
Vicky Teng
Flute & Piccolo
Pia DeLuca
Neha Gireesh
Aubrey Wilhelm
SINFONIA STRINGS MUSICIANS
Violin 1
Jillian Paz Ramoran
Aini Madikhan
Vidhighna Udutha
June Gleason
Boaz Dib
Adoma Eshun
Alexa Callahan
Viola
Evangeline Chin
Cello
Martha Grace James
Ben Hawkins
Annalena Chin
Victoria Lee
Violin 2
Regina Kuncoro
Ethan Callahan
Gwen Martin
Benzion Rose
Gettys Jackson
Shaivy Shrivastava
Ethan Boone
Joshua Graham
Heidi De Mel
Bass
Wyatt Nadeau
PREPARATORY ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS
Violin 1
Clayton Shevy, concertmaster
Annabelle Nestor
Daniel Min
Adalie Fisher
Davis Williams
Annelle Okhotin
Leilani Greene
Becky Benson
Celina Ahn
Anna Shalamova
Matthew Bethala
Ira Khed
Nikash Kulkarni
Viola
Alethea Leland, Principal
Danielle Pak, Assistant Principal
Calhoun Metcalf
Flute
Joel Jung
Aathmika Thanigai
Avanthika Thanigai
Horn
Jack Contreras
Annalise Hively
Noah Pak
Peter Chen
Percussion
Sameer Belur
Alex House
Isaiah Brockelbank
Louis Krivitsky, YOC Mentor
Jonathan Yan, YOC Mentor
Violin 2
Evangeline
Love Scott, Principal
Anastasia Rybak
Gabriel Bueno
Calvin Leland
Mia Mullinax
Evangeline Chin
Matthew Chubachuk
Catherine Maguire
Nancy Naman
Charlotte Fernandez
Harshitha Rengadurai
Bass
Edwin Dimov
Cello
Kate
van Heerden, Principal
DJ Rybak
Ezra Okhotin
Emma Chen
Ari Metcalf
Sarah Hubbard
Lydia Graham
Anna Bethala
Zahida
Allen-Coqk Walker
Anja Magi
Hank Aymer
Alexander Liu
Trevor Tsai
Oboe
Luke Stone
Christian Cato, YOC Mentor
Clarinet
Jasmine Jiang
Vishal Rao
Saxophone
Christian Cato, YOC Mentor
Bassoon
Cayla Autrey
Damon Contreras
Trumpet
Jaron Shevy
Andy Odulio
Otto Burger
Zac Bao-Dai
Trombone
Risha Jangala
Tuba
Cyrus Baltimore
