STUDENT HANDBOOK 2014-2015
WVYS WINTER CONCERT
Sunday, December 14, 2014 – 3:00 pm
Scottish Rite Temple
WVYS CHAMBER CONCERT
Sunday, March 22, 2015 – 3:00 pm
Kanawha United Presbyterian Church
WVYS SPRING CONCERT
Saturday, May 2, 2015 – 3:00 pm
Scottish Rite Temple
WVYS SYMPHONY SUNDAY CONCERT
Sunday, June 7, 2015 – University of Charleston
History
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Mission
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Goals
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The Program
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Instructional Program (Sectionals)
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Chamber Ensemble Program
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Individual Progress
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Private and/or School Study
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Behavior Guidelines & Student Responsibility
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Concert Attendance and Dress
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Security/Emergency
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Attendance Policy
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Rehearsals
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Tuition and Fees
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Financial Aid
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Instrument Rentals/Fees
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Conductors Assistants
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The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra
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Auditions
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Challenge Procedure
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WVYS Concerto Competition – Dates and Details
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WVSO Andrew & Amy Vaughan Fellowship Program
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Parent Volunteers
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Parent Advisory Board Member
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Parent Meetings
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John Lambros Summer Scholarship Program
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Master Classes
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Office
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WVYS Conductors & Staff
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Contacts for Questions or Concerns
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Directions to Important Concerts/Audition Sites
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Calendar of the 2014-2015 Season
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Student Directory
(subject to change)
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A BRIEF HISTORY
In 1949 the Charleston Women's Club saw a need for young musicians to be able to perform in an orchestra in
order to enhance individual and school ensemble playing. At the time, the Women's Club emphasized the need for
cooperation between cultural and education groups in order to make the orchestra successful. The need is still in place
today.
The original Kanawha Valley Youth Orchestra has gone through many changes since 1950. The orchestra was
incorporated in 1968 and changed its name to the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra in 1981 and to the West
Virginia Youth Symphony in 1991. While the name has changed, the goal remains constant – to provide opportunities for
young people to perform in an orchestra setting. In May of 2010, the Symphony celebrated its 60th Anniversary with a
special performance and reception at the Clay Center.
The organization has led successful summer European Performance Tours in 2000, 2006 and 2012. Another
European tour is planned for the summer of 2015.
MISSION
The West Virginia Youth Symphony (WVYS) seeks to provide the opportunity for individual growth of
musically talented and motivated youth through the training and performance of the highest possible quality of
orchestral and chamber music literature. The WVYS endeavors to develop pride and self-esteem in young people from
all cultural backgrounds through their individual musical achievement and to instill values, discipline and learning
abilities that will benefit them throughout their lives. The WVYS aspires to perpetuate support of professional classical
music by enriching local culture and to increase the awareness of and participation in such music in underserved
communities.
GOALS
 Bring together the finest young musicians in the area to rehearse and performs together under inspiring
leadership.
 Enable students to experience elements of a professional environment including competition,
responsibility and concert hall performance.
 Develop performers and audiences for the future.
 Offer students opportunities to broaden their repertoire by playing music of varied and differing styles.
 Inspire other student’s interest in music as performers or listeners.
 Enrich and encourage local school music programs.
THE PROGRAM
The West Virginia Youth Symphony is a non-profit arts organization that supports four music ensembles and various
chamber groups:
1. The full Youth Orchestra for advanced student musicians approximate ages 13-22
2. The Youth Strings Ensemble for intermediate level string students through grade 12
3. The Youth Winds Ensemble for beginning to intermediate brass & woodwind musicians to introduce the concepts
of orchestral music
4. The Cadet Strings for beginning level string students
Members of all the groups come from schools and colleges throughout West Virginia and surrounding states. The
program includes rehearsals, sectionals, ensemble playing and concerts held September through June. Master classes,
field trips, run-out concerts and other special events may be included as funding permits. Students are presented
challenging music to encourage musical growth and to provide a stimulating and fun learning experience.
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INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM - (SECTIONALS)
Weekly rehearsals include full practices led by the conductors of each ensemble, as well as occasional classes for
each instrumental “section” of the ensembles. Sectionals, as these classes are called, are led by additional faculty
members who are professional musicians. There are three or four sectional classes scheduled for each student
throughout the season, occurring during regular rehearsal time.
CHAMBER ENSEMBLE PROGRAM
Playing in a chamber ensemble is a free and optional program for students. It is an honor and is reserved for the
most accomplished players in the West Virginia Youth Symphony. The program includes regular coaching from
professional musicians. Through the chamber experience, students receive special teaching and coaching, work in
smaller groups, play different repertoire, and have additional learning and performing opportunities.
Students interested in participating in a chamber ensemble should sign up with the General Manager during the
first several rehearsals in the fall. Conductors will determine chamber eligibility on the basis of seating auditions and
their general knowledge of the student’s progress. Once the ensembles are established, a coaching and rehearsal schedule
for each ensemble will be distributed. Chamber ensembles meet on Mondays from 5:30-6:25 P.M. (the hour prior to
normal rehearsal) twelve times throughout the season. The general attendance policy for WVYS will apply to chamber
ensembles. It is imperative that each student attend regular rehearsals, come with their own music stands and have
music prepared. Failure to do so may result in expulsion form the program or ineligibility for the following year.
In addition to performing in a special Chamber Ensemble Concert in March, various ensembles are often asked to
represent the WVYS by playing for special events in the community throughout the season.
INDIVIDUAL PROGRESS
The WVYS faculty, through sectionals and full orchestra rehearsal, work to improve the student's performance
level. To realize the full benefit of the curriculum the student must participate fully in the program. When students
become members of the West Virginia Youth Symphony, they agree to:
 Read and abide by all guidelines outlined in the handbook, particularly those that pertain to attendance,
tuition and concert apparel;
 Be on time to all rehearsals with music and a pencil (see attendance policy);
 Notify the general manager prior to rehearsal if an absence is necessary;
 Exhibit proper behavior and respect toward rehearsal/concert facilities;
 Perform in all regularly scheduled concerts during the season;
 Practice on a regular basis;
 Study with a private music teacher and participate in a school music program
PRIVATE and/or SCHOOL STUDY
All WVYS members are expected to advance their musical training with private music lessons. The WVYS staff
will be happy to assist students in selecting a teacher.
All WVYS members are expected to participate in their school instructional music program if one for which they
qualify is offered. Students will be responsible for providing their guidance counselors and music teachers with a form
which will enable the counselor to: verify participation, certify that a program does not exist, or explain why the
student’s participation should be exempted. A decision on whether or not to accept an explanation for nonparticipation
will be made by the WVYS staff conductors, a Parent Representative and the Chair of the Program Committee. These
forms must be signed by the counselor AND school music teacher and returned to the WVYS offices by September 29.
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Home Schooled students are eligible to participate in Kanawha County School’s music programs and we encourage
this. Home Schooled students are required to receive private instruction, especially if they are not participating in a
school program.
BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES & STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
We are not just developing good performers in this program. We hope to foster within the young performer skills of
LEADERSHIP, RESPONSIBILITY, DISCIPLINE and CARING. The following behaviors are expected of all student
musicians:
RESPECT:
Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity. Show your respect for yourself and others. Display
good manners. Don’t isolate or exclude anyone. Respect includes respect for the staff, fellow
students, the facility, and property owned or used by the WVYS.
COOPERATION:
Listen and show appreciation to the conductors, the general manager, and other designated
supervisors for what they contribute. Assist with set up or breakdown tasks as needed, and
don’t always wait to be asked.
RELIABILITY:
Be on time for rehearsals and performances and be prepared to start at the designated time.
COURTESY:
Show your appreciation, be thoughtful, express your gratitude, and offer your thanks. Recognize
the achievements of others. Respect the decisions of the staff. Be a good friend and role model to
others.
SAFE PRACTICES:
Listen and follow directions. Be aware of your surroundings. Do not disturb what is not yours.
CONCERT ATTENDANCE
West Virginia Youth Symphony members are required to attend all Youth Symphony concerts. Parents can do
their part by making sure that students are properly dressed and arrive on time with music in hand and ready to perform.
The concert performance is a chance for students to show their families, friends, peers and the general public their
command of compositions and playing skills.
REQUIRED CONCERT ATTIRE
Cadet String and Youth String Students: BLACK & WHITE
* white (not cream) long-sleeved dress shirt
* dark shoes and dark socks (no bare ankles) or dark hose
* black dress pants or black skirt (at least knee-length, not slit above the knee)
* No tennis shoes or tank tops are allowed
Youth Orchestra, Youth Wind and Wind Ensemble students: Mostly BLACK
Young ladies:
* black long-sleeved blouses or sweaters
* long black dresses, floor-length skirts or pants
* dark shoes and dark socks or dark hose
Young gentlemen:
* white long-sleeved shirt
* black trousers
* black jacket (A tuxedo is appropriate, but not mandatory)
* black bow tie
* black shoes and socks (no bare ankles)
SECURITY/EMERGENCY
Parents should always let their children know where they will be and how they can be reached during rehearsals.
Parents must provide an alternative contact name and number in the event the parents cannot be reached during an
emergency. Emergency information is to be recorded on the Student Information Form to be filled out at the start of
each season. Students are expected to return a competed student information form to the General Manager by the
third rehearsal.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
The following attendance policy will be strictly enforced:
1. Any member who needs to miss all or part of the WVYS rehearsal MUST notify the General Manager prior to
rehearsal.
2. After each unreported absence families will receive a postcard reminding them of our attendance policy. After
three absences (including excused absences) a letter will be sent to the family reminding them of the possible
consequences.
3. After four absences, one of the following may happen: a conference with the student, a parent, and a conductor
will be scheduled; the student may not be allowed to perform in the concert; the student may be reseated; the
student may be dismissed from the WVYS.
4. If a student misses a dress rehearsal for a concert, it is likely that s/he will not be allowed to perform.
5. Lateness, especially habitual lateness, will be counted as an absence, and s/he may be re-seated.
6. Tuition is non-refundable in the case of a dismissal.
7. If a student should be dismissed, s/he may apply for re-admission the following semester, at the discretion of the
conductors.
REHEARSALS
All regular rehearsals are Monday evenings at Horace Mann Middle School.
Youth Orchestra
rehearsals are conducted by Mr. Robert Turizziani
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Youth String Ensemble
rehearsals are conducted by Mr. Ian Jessee
6:30 -8:15 pm
Youth Winds
rehearsals are conducted by Andrew Martin
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Cadet Strings
rehearsals are conducted by Mrs. Sandra Groce
6:30 - 8:00 pm
*If Kanawha County schools are closed due to inclement weather, rehearsals will be canceled.
TUITION and FEES
The WVYS Board of Directors, an entirely volunteer board, works diligently to obtain grants, foundation support
and individual donations to provide the conductors, faculty and special events included in the Youth Symphony program.
Tuition is a necessary part of our budget. Tuition includes all rehearsals, sectional classes, ensemble experiences, music,
auditions, most registration fees, and free admission for the student to West Virginia Symphony Orchestra and
Montclaire String Quartet concerts.
Tuition for the academic year is as follows for each ensemble:
Youth Orchestra
Youth String Ensemble
$300
$300
Cadet String Ensemble
Youth Winds
$250
$200
Tuition is for the entire academic year and can be paid in one, two or three installments. Parents are encouraged to pay
the tuition by the end of October. If you are unable to pay the full tuition by the end of October, please submit original
invoice with intended payment plan to the General Manager.
Any cash tuition payments submitted at rehearsals should be given to the General Manager in a sealed envelope
containing the name of the student and the amount enclosed.
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Tuition checks should be made out to West Virginia Youth Symphony (WVYS) and brought to rehearsal by the
deadlines of October 20, December 8 and March 9 or may be mailed to:
West Virginia Youth Symphony
P. O. Box 2292
Charleston, WV 25328
FINANCIAL AID
Donations and grants have been designated to provide financial aid to students who are unable to meet the
tuition requirements. For a request form, write or call the West Virginia Youth Symphony, PO Box 2292, Charleston,
WV 25328, (304) 561-3542, or download from our website at wvyouthsymphony.org.
INSTRUMENT RENTALS/ FEES
The WVYS does not rent instruments. However, some instruments may be available for use in rehearsal. A
damage deposit may be required before any WVYS instrument is taken home for practice. More information will be
provided to those interested.
CONDUCTOR’S ASSISTANTS
Conductor’s Assistants will be present at rehearsals and concerts to assist the conductors and the General
Manager with many duties: setting up and taking down rehearsal spaces, collecting money and forms, handing out and
collecting music, assisting their ensemble at concert warm-ups and concerts, etc. Parent volunteers will serve as
assistants.
THE WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Although the WVYS is a separate organization from the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, the symphony
board has been most generous to the Youth Symphony. In addition to donating office space, they invite all Youth
Symphony members to attend concerts in the WVSO regular symphonic series and the concerts of the Montclaire String
Quartet free of charge. Youth Symphony students are sometimes invited to attend selected West Virginia Symphony
concert rehearsals. The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has also generously offered all WVYS families a 50%
discount on Grand Series season tickets.
AUDITIONS
Music and required scales to be used for auditions are available online at www.wvyouthsymphony.org and are
available to students and private music teachers at any time.
Strings - All new students wishing to audition will play for all three conductors on the published audition date(s).
Auditions will be held in the spring and fall for the upcoming season. Conductors will determine which WVYS ensemble
is appropriate for each student. At the discretion of the conductors and as the need arises, new students may be invited
to audition at other times of the year.
Strings – Move-Up Auditions - A standard repertoire of move-up music has been established and is available for
download at www.wvyouthsymphony.org. Students wishing to move up to Youth Strings or Youth Orchestra may
only audition on the published audition date in the spring unless invited to do otherwise. All students are eligible to
audition to move up to the next group. Students will be evaluated by the appropriate conductors.
Seating Auditions – Seating auditions will be conducted at least one time per year and will determine where each
musician sits within their ensemble. Students may be re-seated at the start of the second semester. If the conductor does
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not choose to re-seat his students at this time, students may use our challenge procedure to try to advance. At the
conductors’ preference, seating auditions may be taped, held behind a screen or in front of the conductor(s). Taped
auditions may be conducted by someone other than the conductor and will be evaluated by the appropriate conductor.
The conductor will judge the live auditions. Make-up auditions are at the discretion of the conductors and if allowed
must take place prior to the next regular rehearsal. Final seating decisions are at the discretion of the conductor.
Brass and Woodwinds - All current brass and woodwind players will audition in the spring on the published date.
Positions and seating for the next season will be based on this audition; adjustments may be made at any time at the
discretion of the conductor. Please remember that participation in the current year does not guarantee a position the
following season. New brass and woodwind players may also audition in the spring, fall or at the convenience of the
conductor and as the need arises for a particular instrument.
CHALLENGE PROCEDURE
Purpose:
Challenges are in place to provide students with opportunities for advanced seating within their ensemble. The
expectation is to foster healthy competition among players in the group. Standards of performance are elevated when
students must maintain their “chair”.
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First stands of sections are set for the semester. Challenges may occur within the first stand between the
principal and assistant principal. All others may challenge up to third chair. In cases of less than four players
in a section, this does not apply. In the case of first and second violin sections, the third chair second violin
may challenge the last chair first violin.
The student wishing to challenge must ask the conductor’s permission. The conductor will choose the
challenge music with both students present. They will determine a mutually agreeable time for the challenge.
The same student may not be challenged more than once in a single semester. This is to avoid an unnecessary
strain on the same student.
The conductor will listen to both players. The challenger must play first. A decision will be made that day and
students will be notified.
In order to maintain continuity in an ensemble, challenges may not happen within two weeks of a concert.
All involved should remember that chair placement is only one aspect of the total orchestra experience. Both
winner and loser of a challenge should maintain a cordial and sportsmanlike attitude after the result.
Remember—we are a team!
CONCERTO COMPETITION
A competition among students for a concerto performance at the spring concert will be held at mid-year and are
open to Youth Orchestra members only. We apologize but due to rehearsal restrictions, pianists are not eligible. This is
an incredible opportunity for a student to play a solo in front of a student orchestra – and is a friendly competitive
process. Application deadline this season is 5 pm on October 31, 204.
Students wishing to schedule an audition must register by the published date in order for the conductors and
students to decide on appropriate music. A formal application is available for download at www.wvyouthsymphony.org
and a $10.00 application fee will be due in the Symphony office in the late fall. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE
ACCEPTED. A copy of the student’s music must be attached to the application and a listing of their accompanist.
Please be sure that you have a well-qualified accompanist – a person who will enhance your performance. Audition
pieces do not have to be memorized by the audition, but must be memorized by the concert in the spring. Students not
selected for the concerto performance may be invited by the YO conductor to play in the Chamber Ensemble Concert.
The competition will be held in the winter and judged by professional musicians, not affiliated with our ensembles.
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WVSO ANDREW & AMY VAUGHAN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has a program designed for serious high school music students with
talent and a strong desire for success as a future professional musician or educator. For eligibility requirements and
application please contact Betty King with the WVSO or visit the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s web site at
www.wvsymphony.org. Applications are due in November 21, 2014 by 5:00 pm in WVSO offices. The auditions will be
held on Saturday, December 6, 2014.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
In addition to ensuring that students arrive at rehearsals and concerts prepared and in a timely manner, all
parents will be asked to assist our organization by preparing food for concert receptions and assisting with one of two
mass mailings during the season and possibly raising funds by selling raffle tickets or merchandise. Recognizing that all
families have a variety of gifts, talents and time schedules, the West Virginia Youth symphony offers a wide variety of
other volunteer opportunities through the parent volunteer network. Each volunteer position listed below is extremely
critical to the smooth operation of the West Virginia Youth Symphony. Please review them and decide which best meets
your interest and your family’s schedule.
Concert Reception Helpers - needed to set-up, serve and clean-up for post-concert receptions
Concert Stagehands - needed before the concert to arrive 30-45 minutes before the musicians and assist with setting
up chairs, music stands, etc., and following the concert to return chairs, pack stands and carry music cases and stands.
Conductor’s Assistants –needed to arrive early for rehearsals to set up chairs and stands, and, if necessary, distribute
any newsletter, memo, or music which is not mailed directly to the student’s home. At the end of rehearsal they oversee
re-setting the rehearsal rooms. These individuals also assist the conductor with music. They arrive early on concert
dates to direct students and assist the conductor.
Special Event Committee Members – needed to work with the General Manager to plan events for fund-raising
purposes.
Ticket Sales Assistants - These individuals sell tickets at the door to both the spring and winter concerts and distribute
programs.
PARENT ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
A parent advisory board member has been established with the following goals:
 canvas parents and students for ideas and feedback regarding programs.
 act as a messenger between the Board and parents.
 assist the General Manager in coordinating parents’ network
PARENT MEETINGS
Parent meetings will be scheduled as necessary and will be announced in the newsletters. Parents are strongly
encouraged to attend these meetings as a great deal of important information is presented. Parents may at any time
request to have a meeting by calling the General Manager, and are welcome to attend WVYS Board Meetings.
JOHN LAMBROS SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The WVYS Board of Directors will make a sum available to a selected students for on-going music education
during the summer. Applications for this scholarship are available for download at www.wvyouthsymphony.org and will
be due .
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MASTER CLASSES
During the instructional season, the WVYS in cooperation with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra will
present Master Classes with guest musicians of the WVSO. These Master Classes will be open for all students to attend
and observe. Students playing at the highest levels will be chosen to participate. We highly encourage all students to
attend these events and benefit from the instruction and inspiration these professionals bring.
OFFICE
The WVYS has space in the offices of the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, located on the third floor of the
Clay Center for the Arts (300 Leon Sullivan Way). The WVYS is staffed on a part-time basis by Marjorie Cooke, the
General Manager, reachable at 304-561-3542. If the General Manager is not in the office at the time of your call, please
leave a message or e-mail her at wvyouthsymphony@gmail.com.
Information and a calendar is available on our web site at www.wvyouthsymphony.org
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West Virginia Youth Symphony
Staff
YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Robert Turizziani – In addition to his work with the
West Virginia Youth Orchestra, Mr. Turizziani founded
and led the Seneca Chamber Orchestra and is currently
the Music Director of both the Chicago Chamber
Orchestra and the River Cities Symphony. He is the
principal clarinet of the West Virginia Symphony and
graduated from the University of Cincinnati’s CollegeConservatory of Music with a degree in clarinet
performance. He has performed with the orchestras of
Cincinnati, Columbus, Louisville, as well as the
Cincinnati Pops and Opera. Under his direction, the
West Virginia Youth Orchestra has made three
international tours, Prague and Central Europe (2000),
Italy and Austria (2006), and Hungary, Slovakia, and
Austria (2012). Mr. Turizziani teaches at West Virginia
Wesleyan College and West Virginia State University.
YOUTH STRINGS ENSEMBLE
Robert Turizziani
Ian Jessee, an Ohio native, came to West Virginia to
participate in the West Virginia Symphony Artist-in
Residence program as a string instructor for the
Kanawha County Schools. Mr. Jessee earned a bachelor’s
degree in violin performance from Ohio State
University. He performs with the West Virginia
Symphony, Ohio Valley Symphony, and is concertmaster
of the River Cities Symphony Orchestra. He spends
summers in Austria as a violinist in the Classical Music
Festival, playing in the Kismarton Quartet. He has
participated in the New Hampshire Music Festival, and
the Bach and Beyond Baroque Music Festival (Fredonia,
NY). In 2007 and 2008, Mr. Jessee served on the faculty
of the International Music Festival Akademi Datça in
Turkey.
As an educator, Mr. Jessee’s public school programs have
consistently received superior ratings and highest honors
in regional and state competitions, and in 2011 placed 1st
in the prestigious National Orchestra Festival, part of the
American String Teachers Association Conference. He
served from 2006-2008 as president of the West Virginia
Chapter of ASTA, and currently serves as state chapter
president of National Federation of Music Clubs
(NFMC) organizing competitions and festivals . He is
also a member of the Music Educators National
Conference, the Ohio Music Education Association, the
Conductors’ Guild, and the West Virginia Music
Teachers’ Association.
Ian Jessee
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CADET STRINGS ENSEMBLE
Sandra Groce moved to Charleston in 1998 to become
violist of the Montclaire String Quartet and Principal
Viola the West Virginia Symphony. She continues as a
section player in the WVSO, though she stepped down
from the combined Quartet/Principal Viola position in
2010.
Sandra can think of no place she would rather make her
home than in the Mountain State with her husband Larry
and daughters Virginia and Bonnie.
Sandra grew up in Philadelphia, was educated at Yale
University and the Eastman School and received her
Master’s Degree in performance from the University of
Oregon. Previous to joining the West Virginia Symphony
she was a member of the New World Symphony in
Miami, Florida. She also performed several summer
seasons with the Spoleto Festival Orchestra in South
Carolina and Italy, and the Central City Opera in
Colorado.
In her 16 years (and counting) in Charleston, Sandra has
worked with many young string players through private
lessons in her own home teaching studio, working with
students in the Kanawha County Schools String program
and coaching sectionals and chamber music for the West
Virginia Youth Symphony.
Sandra Groce
YOUTH WINDS
Andrew Martin – From the Charleston area, Mr.
Martin was a four year member in the WVYSO from
2004-2008. He studied tuba with Tim White, Dave
McCollum and David Williams. Andrew earned his
Bachelor of Music: Music Education degree from
West Virginia University where he took part in a
wide array of ensembles including the Wind
Symphony, African Music and Dance Ensemble, the
WVU Steel Drum ensemble, the Symphonic Band,
The Pride of West Virginia: The Mountaineer
Marching Band and the WVU Chamber Winds. The
highlight of his college career was to earn and hold
the position of principal tuba in the WVU Orchestra
for four years.
Mr. Martin is the new band director at South Charleston
Middle School, after serving last year as an itinerant music
teacher at the elementary level in Kanawha County
Schools. He participates in the Mountain State Brass
Band and The Kanawha County Community Band.
Andrew has taught young musicians at Bridgeport Middle
School in Harrison County, John Marshall High School in
Marshall County, and at St. Albans High School. He also
volunteers at a Music Camp held at First Baptist Church
in Saint Albans, WV where he assists in the instruction of
the Intro to Orchestra class.
Andrew Martin
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GENERAL MANAGER
Marjorie Cooke – originally from Durham, North
Carolina, Marjorie earned her Bachelor’s Degree in
History from Davidson College. She began her
career in banking at First Union Bank in Atlanta
and Charlotte. Moving to West Virginia, she
worked in philanthropy and grantmaking at The
Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation. She has
been a freelance grant writer, Executive Director
of Charleston Renaissance, as well as the
Development Director for the YMCA of
Charleston. Her non-profit management
experience, her love of music, and her two children
studying music made her a natural fit for this
opportunity with the Youth Symphony.
Marjorie is a harpist, having studied privately for
eleven years. She has memories of playing as a
guest musician with the Youth Symphony in
Durham, NC as a young person. She has
performed locally on occasion, several times at her
church, Kanawha United Presbyterian Church.
She is married to local attorney Andy Cooke and
has two children, Will and Hayden.
Marjorie Cooke
For your convenience, a directory of contact people has been provided below. If you have questions or
concerns during the year, these are the people to contact:
President
Board Of Directors
Andy Blackwood
Parent Advisory Rep *
Board Of Directors
TBA
Youth Orchestra
Conductor
Robert Turizziani
552-7567
Youth String Ensemble
Conductor
Ian Jessee
550-3078
Cadet Strings
Conductor
Sandra Groce
610-2443
Youth Winds
Conductor
Andrew Martin
543-0783
Marjorie Cooke
561-3542
General Manager *
552-1171
Conductor’s Assistant
Cadet Strings
Mary Odin
444-5990
Conductor’s Assistant
Youth Strings
Julie Serafin
357-4934
Conductor’s Assistant
Youth Orchestra
Carol Frail
982-4418
Conductor’s Assistant
Youth Orchestra
Andy Blackwood
552-1171
Music Librarian
Youth Orchestra
Olivia Boughton
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Driving Directions
Directions to Horace Mann Middle School:
(site of rehearsals and some auditions)
If you are traveling on I-64 E —Take Exit 98 (35th Street Bridge Exit) After crossing the bridge, stay
on 35th street until you reach the traffic light. Turn left at the light onto MacCorkle Avenue and
proceed to 43rd Street. Horace Mann is a beige brick building that takes up the block between 43rd and
44th streets) Turn left on 43rd , proceed one block to Noyes Avenue, turn right onto Noyes Avenue. (Use
the Noyes Avenue entrance.)
If you are traveling on 64 W – Take the MacCorkle Avenue Exit. There are two ramps on this exit.
Get in the left lane and take the ramp going west. At the bottom of the ramp you will go right onto
MacCorkle. Stay on MacCorkle until you reach 44th Street Horace Mann is a beige brick building that
takes up the block between 43rd and 44th streets.) Turn left onto 43rd, proceed one block to Noyes
Avenue, turn right onto Noyes and use the Noyes Avenue entrance to the school.
Directions to Kanawha United Presbyterian Church
1009 Virginia Street, East in Downtown Charleston
(site of Chamber Concert and some auditions)
From Interstate I-64 - Take the Clay Center Exit (Exit 100). At the stoplight at the end of the exit
ramp, continue traveling through five stoplights all the way to the Kanawha River. Turn right onto
Kanawha Boulevard. Travel several blocks on Kanawha Boulevard, turn right into Kanawha Church
back parking lot. You will see the church name on the side of the gymnasium. There is a parking lot
adjacent to the church that stretches from Virginia Street to Kanawha Boulevard. Free parking is
available on weekends, and for a fee during the week. Find the side courtyard garden on east side of
church and enter through pink door. Sanctuary doors are on Virginia Street side of the church and will
only be open on concert days, not for auditions.
Directions to Scottish Rite Temple
(site of the Winter and Spring concert)
From Interstate I-64 - Take the Clay Center Exit (Exit 100). At the stoplight at the end of the exit ramp
turn right onto Washington Street. Travel two blocks on Washington Street, turn right onto Capitol
Street. The Scottish Rite Temple is located on the right-hand side of the street immediately past
Kinko’s.
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West Virginia Youth Symphony First Semester Calendar
2014 – 2015 Season
Please Note! The following schedule is subject to change! The WVYS follows the Kanawha County School schedule.
If schools are closed or dismissed early due to inclement weather, rehearsals will be cancelled. Please check email and
the web site at www.wvyouthsymphony.org for last minute changes.
Rehearsal begins promptly at 6:30pm. Plan to arrive early to unpack and tune. You should be in your seat ready to
play at 6:30pm.
August
25
September
1
8
11
15
19-20
20
22
29
October
6
13
17-18
20
27
31
November
3
7
10
First Rehearsal for Cadet Strings, Youth Strings, Youth Orchestra & Youth Winds ~ 6:30 pm
(Parent Meeting during first rehearsal from about 6:30 – 7:00 pm)
Labor Day – No Rehearsal
Rehearsal at 6:30 pm ~ and Chamber Sign Ups (YO Flute Seating Auditions ~ 5:30 pm)
WVYS Board Meeting ~ 5:30 pm at Clay Center
Rehearsal at 6:30 pm ~ and Chamber Sign Ups
Youth Strings Sectionals
WVSO Concerts ~ Strauss, Barber and Ravel (Guest Violinist Rachel Barton Pine)
Violin Master Class with Rachel Barton Pine at 1- 3:00 pm ~ at Kanawha United Presbyterian Church
Rehearsal at 6:30 pm ~ and Chamber Sign Ups
Cadet Strings Sectionals
Youth Strings Seating Auditions
Youth Orchestra Joint String Sectional and live Seating Auditions (no rehearsal for wind, brass & perc)
Rehearsal at 6:30 pm ~ and Chamber Sign Ups
Rehearsal at 6:30 pm ~ and Chamber Sign Ups
Cadet String Playing Test
Youth Strings Sectionals
No School ~ No Rehearsal
WVSO Concerts ~ Smetana, Adams, Tchaikovsky (Guest Cellist Julie Albers)
Rehearsal at 6:30 pm ~ and First Chamber Rehearsal at 5:30 pm
Rehearsal at 6:30 pm ~ and Chamber at 5:30 pm
WVYS Concerto Competition Application Deadline ~ 5:00 pm WVYS Offices
14-15
17
24
Rehearsal at 6:30 pm ~ and Chamber at 5:30 pm
Cadet Strings Run-Out Concert to Grandview Elementary School in Putnam County ~ 1:00 pm
Rehearsal at 6:30 pm~ and Chamber at 5:30 pm (Deadline for Winter Concert Program Ads)
Cadet String Sectionals
WVSO Concerts ~ Brahms (Guest Pianist Valentina Lisitsa)
No Rehearsal ~ WVSO Conflict
No Rehearsal ~ KCS Thanksgiving Break
December
1
5-6
8
11
12-13
14
15
15
31
Rehearsal at 6:30 pm ~ and Chamber at 5:30 pm
WVSO Concerts
Rehearsal at 6:30 pm ~ and Chamber at 5:30 pm
WVYS Board Meeting ~ 5:30 pm at Clay Center
WVSO Nutcracker Performances
WVYS Winter Concert ~ 3:00 pm at the Scottish Rite Temple
Youth Strings Run-Out Concert Charleston Rotary Club ~ 12:00 pm at Civic Center
No Rehearsal…… (Conductors needed for new student second semester AUDITIONS)
Good Night Performances by WVYS chamber ensembles ~ 6:00 and 8:00 pm at KUPC
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West Virginia Youth Symphony Second Semester Calendar
2014 – 2015 Season
January
5
12
19
23-24
24
26
Rehearsal at 6:30 pm
Rehearsal at 6:30 pm ~ and Chamber at 5:30 pm
No School ~ No Rehearsal
WVSO Concerts ~ Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Schumann (Guest Artist Nikki Chooi, violinist)
WVYS Concerto Competition ~ 9:00 am at Kanawha United Presbyterian Church
Rehearsal at 6:30 pm ~ and Chamber at 5:30 pm
February
2
6-7
9
16
23
27-28
Rehearsal at 6:30 pm ~ and Chamber at 5:30 pm
WVSO Pops Concerts
Rehearsal at 6:30 pm ~ and Chamber at 5:30 pm
No School ~ No Rehearsal
WVSO Conflict ~ No Rehearsal
WVSO Concerts ~Schubert, Mahler
March
2
9
13-14
16
19
22
23
30
WVSO conflict ~ No Rehearsal
Rehearsal at 6:30 pm ~ and Chamber at 5:30 pm
WVSO Pops Concerts
Rehearsal at 6:30 pm ~ and Chamber at 5:30 pm
WVYS Board Meeting ~ 5:30 pm at Clay Center
WVYS CHAMBER CONCERT ~ 3:00 pm at Kanawha United Presbyterian Church
Rehearsal at 6:30 pm
KCS Spring Break ~ No Rehearsal
April
6
10-11
13
20
27
Rehearsal at 6:30 pm
WVSO Pops Concerts
Rehearsal at 6:30 pm
Rehearsal at 6:30 pm
Rehearsal at 6:30 pm
May
1-2
2
4
11
18
19
20
21
25
28
WVSO Concerts ~ Tchaikovsky, Lutoslawski (Guest Artist Lola Astanova)
WVYS SPRING CONCERT ~ SATURDAY 3:00 pm at the Scottish Rite Temple
No Rehearsal Monday after a concert
Rehearsal at 6:30 pm
Rehearsal at 6:30 pm
Move-Up String Auditions (only time offered during season)
New Student String Auditions
Wind, Brass & Percussion Auditions ~ (Re-audition required for current students)
No School ~ No Rehearsal
WVYS Board Meeting ~ 5:30 pm at Clay Center
June
1
7
14-23
Rehearsal at 6:30 pm
WVYS Symphony Sunday Concert ~ Time TBD
WVYS European Tour of Slovakia and Czech Republic
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CADET
STRING
ENSEMBLE
Ashraf
Alize
viola
38 Roanoke Trace
Charleston
WV
25314
304-550-2081
Atassi
Hannah
violin
4406 Kanawha Avenue
Charleston
WV
25304
304-926-8636
Bess
Jonathan
violin
2317 Larwood Drive
Charleston
WV
25302
304-553-6970
Blackwood
Ellen
viola
1503 Hunter Drive
Charleston
WV
25311
304-344-8269
Bowles
Raelyn
Cello
Elkview
WV
25071
Cain
Alyson
bass
P. O. Box 66
507 Dabney Drive
Charleston
WV
25314
Coffield
Rachel
violin
2616 Virginia Ave
Charleston
WV
25304
Dave
Isha
violin
204 Yorktowne Place
Charleston
WV
25039
304-744-0373
Dufault
Aidan
viola
4503 Noyes Avenue
Charleston
WV
25304
304-925-1119
Ferguson
Evie
violin
1700 Mount Alpha Road
Charleston
WV
25304
304-343-2550
Fredeking
Marley
viola
4008 Chelsea Crossing
Hurricane
WV
25526
304-444-0107
Gibson
Kristiana
violin
398 Skyline Drive
Charleston
WV
25302
304-549-8967
304-651-5036
Groce
Bonnie
viola
1552 Quarrier Street
Charleston
WV
25311
304-444-7062
304-610-2443
Hanna
Mattie
violin
110 Forest Drive
Charleston
WV
25302
304-343-2118
304-542-2908
Henry
Aaliyah
violin
206 Libby Lane
Charleston
WV
25387
304-741-4642
Jogenpally
Shreyes
viola
Charleston
WV
25314
304-344-8589
304-421-1747
Kasireddy
Vardhan
viola
Charleston
WV
25301
703-544-8984
980 253-4726
Krishnathas
Siamalan
violin
36 Roanoke Trace
1330 Kanawha Blvd, Apt
207
210 Yorktowne Place
Charleston
WV
25309
304-744-0765
Lee
Claire
Violin
138 Glenwood Lane
Hurricane
WV
25526
Long
Jacqai
violin
7 Aaron Court
Hurricane
WV
25526
304-545-9801
McMillion
Kristen
violin
130 Whispering Woods Way
Charleston
WV
25304
304-881-0714
304-545-1739
Morgan
Sarah
violin
P. O. Box 11355
Charleston
WV
25339
304-543-3935
304-543-3935
Mutyala
Janaki
violin
6 Briar Hill Road
Charleston
WV
25314
570-906-8084
201-204-8798
Nguyen
Amberly
violin
6565 Roosevelt Ave
Charleston
WV
25304
304-206-8187
Odin
Ruth
violin
1101 Timberview Drive
Charelston
WV
25314
304-342-0408
304-444-5990
Peracchia
Giovanni
Violin
1120 Louden Heights Road
Charleston
WV
25314
Roach
Alexandria
violin
3645 Newhouse Road
Charleston
WV
25302
Seltzer
Katelyn
violin
5323 Virginia Ave, SE Apt 2
Charleston
WV
25304
304-993-5376
304-993-7491
Skaff
Erin
violin
99 Hunting Hills Drive
WV
25311
304-419-5459
Slater
Benjamin
viola
WV
25303
304-744-2512
Suhirtharatsingam
Alisha
violin
788 Echo Road
PO Box 5112
Charleston
South
Charleston
Charleston
WV
25361
304-552-2541
Swint
Arianna
violin
6 Hilltop Court
WV
25314
Tome
Karissa
Violin
1904 Massey Circle
Charleston
South
Charleston
WV
25303
Uy
Seth
violin
1402 Longridge Road
Charleston
WV
25314
Walbeck
Alexis
Cello
131 Stricker Road
Charleston
WV
25314
Ward
John
violin
706 Churchill Drive
Charleston
WV
25314
540-786-8942
Zuniga
Jianna
violin
41 Spruce Ridge Drive
Hurricane
WV
25526
304-760-1191
304-415-0071
304-546-7035
304-415-8415
304-541-4546
304-610-7143
304-533-0818
440-263-9329
304-541-4784
304-542-8934
304-590-3403
304-545-3046
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YOUTH
ORCHESTRA
Blackwood
Molly
cello
7 Hawkesyard Lane
Charleston
WV
25311
304 343-4576
304-932-6131
Blackwood
Madelene
trumpet
7 Hawkesyard Lane
Charleston
WV
25311
304 343-4576
304-932-6131
Boughton
Olivia
Viola
3707 Kanawha Ave. SE
Charleston
WV
25304
304 925-3994
304-437-2356
Boughton
Parker
cello
3707 Kanawha Ave. SE
Charleston
WV
25304
304 925-3994
304-437-2356
Brown
Katelynn
Violin?
101 Brammer Drive
Charleston
WV
25311
304-346-2075
304-932-3111
Cevalos
Maria
horn
1518 Coventry Lane
Charleston
WV
25314
304-744-4496
304-356-0510
Clegg
Alan
bassoon
5258 Glow Drive
Cross Lanes
WV
25313
304-776-6783
304-382-1137
Clegg
Ryan
Horn
5258 Glow Drive
Cross Lanes
WV
25313
304-776-6783
304-382-1137
Clegg
Sarah
oboe
5258 Glow Drive
WV
25313
304-776-6783
304-382-1137
Cooper
Morgan
flute
1153 Brook Road
Cross Lanes
South
Charleston
WV
25309
304-746-7229
304-993-0209
Dave
Sahil
percussion
204 Yorktowne Place
Charleston
WV
25309
304-744-0373
Eubanks
Dahkari
percussion
1115 Highland Road
Charleston
WV
25302
304-610-7143
304-4447519
Ferrebee
Levi
tuba
2847 Quick Road
Elkview
WV
25071
304-965-6376
304-550-0824
Forman
Donald
bassoon
1405 Alexandria Place
Charleston
WV
25314
304-344-0664
304-419-1454
Frail
Haleigh
clarinet
829 Edgewood Drive
Charleston
WV
25302
304 344-8669
304-982-4418
Garnett
Ray
Violin
843 Apt A. Greendale Drive
Charleston
WV
25302
304-421-4777
Goad
Alexandra
flute
126 E. Ridge Road
Charleston
WV
25314
304-346-9991
304-549-1993
Graley
Ashton
Violin
Rt. 1 Box 197-3B
Poca
WV
25159
304 586-4399
304 389-0302
Grigoraci
Shawn
bassoon
902 Gordon Drive
Charleston
WV
25303
304-746-0055
304-541-1186
Howell
Michael
percussion
414 Old County Road
Racine
WV
25165
304-837-7287
304-542-1603
Hudson
Justice
trumpet
735 Green Valley Drive
St. Albans
WV
25177
304-941-8813
304-951-0319
Hunt
Haley
flute
2094 Oakridge Drive
Charleston
WV
25311
304-343-1314
304-932-2812
Knox
Ashley
oboe
136 Cove View Lane
Ripley
WV
25271
304-761-4868
Liu
Isaac
Violin
1534 Quarrier Street
Charleston
WV
25311
304-344-0752
304-546-6207
Martin
Katie
oboe
1531 Clark Road
Charleston
WV
25314
304-344-3639
304-993-1336
McKinney
Tyler
violin
222 Woodbridge Drive
Charleston
WV
25311
304-345-9195
304-545-2602
McKinney
violin
1549 Lee Street, East
Charleston
WV
25311
304-545-9389
304-545-9389
Messer
Tyler
Chance
Ray
Harp
630 Cobblestone Boulevard
Scott Depot
WV
25560
304-757-2811
Naylor
Keith
bassoon
P. O. Box 458
Poca
WV
25159
304-755-4631
Nichols
Pete
70 Lakeview Dr.
Nitro
WV
25143
304-755-2662
Olive
Kelbe
percussion
bass
trombone
1500 Bride Road, Apt 301
Charelston
WV
25314
304-415-1558
Patnaik
Sneha
Violin
306 Cambridge Pointe
Charleston
WV
25309
304 342-3832
304 807-5386
Peracchia
Camillo
Cello
1120 Louden Heights Road
WV
25314
Redillas
Krisha
violin
4515 Richmond Circle
Charleston
South
Charleston
WV
25309
304-768-6294
304-871-0433
Riggs
David
trumpet
2923 Noyes Avenue
Charleston
WV
25304
304-741-6129
304-741-4713
Scragg
Linsey
Violin
7 Stonewood Road
Charleston
WV
25313
304-881-9207
304-744-1287
Shammaa
Kareem
Violin
5326 Kanawha Avenue, SE
Charleston
WV
25304
304 344-4299
304 610-1761
Sivaprakasam
Matthew
Violin
17 Jamestown Road
Charleston
WV
25314
304 345-5228
304 610-2168
Sivaprakasam
Christina
Violin
17 Jamestown Road
Charleston
WV
25314
304 345-5228
304 610-2168
Smoot
Dillon
flute
207 Willow Lane
St. Albans
WV
25177
304-410-2622
Strawn
Nicholas
Bass
1109 Park Avenue
Charleston
WV
25302
304-343-5241
Stubblefield
Kayla
clarinet
4813 Church Drive
Rand
WV
25306
304-925-9391
Ta
Jay
Violin
5104 Noyes Avenue
Charleston
WV
25304
Thompson
Daniel
trombone
4811 Chestnut Road
Charleston
WV
25309
304-389-0591
Townsend
Grace
horn
1059 Montrose Drive
Charleston
WV
25303
304-925-1815
304-382-8858
304-382-3984
304-881-4257
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Walker
Will
trombone
1585 Lee Street, East
Charleston
WV
25311
304-343-5955
Williams
Lena
Clarinet
421 Pine Street
OH
45638
740 534 0495
740-442-3733
Winfree
Isaac
Violin
712 Jefferson Street
Ironton
South
Charleston
WV
25309
304-993-6872
304-993-6872
Wu
Joy
Violin
1516 Coventry Lane
Charleston
WV
25314
304-344-1618
304-356-1247
Allen
Hailey
violin
826 Greenbrier Street
Charleston
WV
25311
304-342-5912
304-543-3513
Arjuna
Keerthana
viola
1578 Hampton Road
Charleston
WV
25314
304-925-6227
304-610-2338
Atassi
Ryan
violin
4406 Kanawha Avenue
Charleston
WV
25304
304-926-8636
304-415-0071
Beasley
Mya
violin
162 Abney Circle
Charleston
WV
25314
304-925-0602
304-881-3065
Carper
Erika
violin
1 Alexa Way, Apt #1
Elkview
WV
25071
304-965-7601
304-415-2991
Crabtree
Kayla
violin
3723 Staunton Avenue
Charleston
WV
25304
304-941-9757
Daugherty
Kiera
viola
1626 Berkshire Place
Charleston
WV
25314
304-346-6356
304-549-6029
Green
Emma
Violin
300 27th Street
Charleston
WV
25304
304 343-2778
304-932-7673
Groce
Virginia
viola
1552 Quarrier Street
Charleston
WV
25311
304-444-7062
304-610-2443
Hageboeck
Robbie
bass
1501 Stonehenge Road
Charleston
WV
25314
304-345-9777
304-205-3076
Hobeika
Aya
violin
508 Spotswood Road
Charleston
WV
25303
304-389-1628
Jett
Samuel
cello
729 Brandy Run Road
WV
25071
304-965-7401
304-389-6450
Joins
Shannon
cello
2315 Rosemont Avenue
Elkview
South
Charleston
WV
25303
304-744-2241
304-553-4520
Jonathan
Kingsly
Violin
Cross Lanes
WV
25313
304 776-0940
304-881-7928
Kasireddy
Vishnu
Violin
5314 Stephen Way
1330 Kanawha Blvd, Apt
207
Charleston
WV
25301
703-544-8984
980 253-4726
Khan
Zahra
violin
1202 Mount Vernon Road
Charleston
WV
25314
304-205-4361
302-388-4377
Kirk
Mikayla
violin
P .O. Box 688
Madison
WV
25130
304-989-3969
304-767-3757
Lee
Annette
Violin
138 Glenwood Lane
WV
25526
Lemon
Hailey
Violin
4921 Ohio Street
Hurricane
South
Charleston
WV
25309
304-932-7288
304-945-1141
Liu
Elena
Cello
1534 Quarrier Street
Charleston
WV
25311
304-344-0752
304-546-6207
Lopez
Samantha
violin
154 Exmore Lane
Daniels
WV
25832
413-559-8449
Maconaughey
Emma
violin
1166 Emerald Road
Charleston
WV
25314
304-932-6652
Oates
Philip
Cello
5221 Kanawha Ave
Charleston
WV
25304
304-206-1949
Stockton
Jane Anne
viola
205 50th Street
Charleston
WV
25304
304-926-0145
304-549-6401
Stowers
Emma
viola
215 Walker Drive
Dunbar
WV
25064
304 768-3450
304-541-9612
Strawn
Salem
cello
1109 Park Avenue
Charleston
WV
25302
304-343-5241
304-590-5024
Tackett
Hannah
Violin
1 Brynwood Drive
Charleston
WV
25302
304-342-2129
304-543-0857
Victory
Sarah
Violin
129 Poplar Drive
Ripley
WV
25271
304 372-7514
304-532-0022
Walbeck
Isaac
Violin
131 Stricker Road
Charleston
WV
25314
Webb
Alexa
violin
4605 Kanawha Avenue, SE
Charleston
WV
25304
304-544-9322
Hess
George
clarinet
28 Green Valley Drive
St. Albans
WV
25177
304-721-9241
Karimpour
Armaan
clarinet
2 Wildwood Oaks
Ona
WV
25545
304-441-1451
LaChance
Rachelle
flute
308 Woodbridge Drive
Charleston
WV
25311
304-951-7746
Pearcy
Leslie
flute
33 Carriage Road
Charleston
WV
25314
304-342-0642
YOUTH
STRING
ENSEMBLE
440-263-9329
304-989-3662
304-590-3403
304-549-2174
YOUTH
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WEST VIRGINIA YOUTH SYMPHONY
P. O. BOX 2292
CHARLESTON, WV 25328
304-561-3542
www.wvyouthsymphony.org
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