Irving, TX; (October, 2014) Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce the 2014-2015 Lone Star Youth Orchestra members.
Violin: Marissa Broome; Ronaldo Carbone; Iris Chang; Tong Chen; Priscilla Chun; Ali Coskun; Thomas Dunleavy; Lucy Kim; Yahriel Negrete; Robby Pierce; Leslie Portillo; Camille Radakichenane; Richard Rushing; Virginia Tate
Viola: Thomas Calambas; Keeana Esmaeeli; Ryan Hazelwood; Rebecca Rinehart
Cello: Phillip Gamblin; Samuel Gardner; Colton Howard; Kate Jouett, Michelle Kim; Alyson Ramsey
Harp: Anna Shipley
Flute: Lauren Brady; Kaitlin Kelley
Clarinet: Tyler Hall; Colleen Waggoner
Oboe: Kit Hawkins; Kara Hunter
Bassoon: Rohini Kallianpur
Saxophone: Thomas Worrall
Trumpet: Zachary J. Israel
French Horn: David Cardenas; Kai DeWitt
Euphonium: Nicholas Caicedo
Trombone: Edward Parker Leon; Benito Pena
Percussion: Tyler Rouse; Veena Suthendran
Established in 1999 by the Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra, The Lone Star Youth Orchestra is the only tuition free youth orchestra in North Texas. The Lone Star Youth Orchestra is open to all middle and high school students of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and is unique in its offering of rolling auditions. The Lone Star Youth Orchestra has additional spots available for interested students, but spots are going quickly! Call 972-252-4800 or email education@lascolinassymphony.org to schedule a rolling audition.
Members of the Lone Star Youth Orchestra present four concerts annually at the Irving Arts Center; perform alongside the Garland Symphony Orchestra and Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra; play around the metroplex in small ensembles; and compete for scholarships through our annual concerto competition. Through master classes with distinguished professors, a professional training atmosphere, and the opportunity to work with local professional musicians, 98% of our students go onto higher education.
The Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in our growing and diverse community by inspiring, entertaining and involving citizens and organizations through music concerts of superior cultural and educational value.
The Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra credits its Music Director, Robert Carter Austin for its continued outstanding and diverse orchestral programming. Maestro Austin’s background encompasses over 30 years of professional music experience and includes degrees from MIT, Cambridge University, and Stanford University. Maestro Austin’s musical experience includes conducting performances in countries including: Korea, Ukraine, Canada, Italy, Spain, China, France, Germany, Mexico, Bulgaria, Ecuador, Colombia, Philippines, Guatemala, Dominican Republic and the United States.
Lone Star Youth Orchestra rolling auditions are on Wednesday nights at 6:00pm by appointment only. Please contact 972-252-4800 or email education@lascolinassymphony.org to set up an audition time.
