The Garland Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce the 2013-2014 Lone Star Youth Orchestra members.
Violin: Lukas Bartke; Nichole Beltran; Marissa Broome; Mia Cantu; Iris Chang; Ali Coskun; Miguel Guzman; Tristan Hipolito; Tien Huynh; Valerie Kilburn; Ruth Langat; Sichao Liu; Rose McKey; Devyn Nave; Yahriel Negrete; Nathan Richardson; Alex Robertson; Richard Rushing; Chelsey Yarofalmeg
Viola: Thomas Calambas; Jules Cromarty; Hembra Esqueda; Carleigh Klusman
Cello: Meagan McKey; Colton Howard
Bass: Matthew Myers
Harp: Anna Shipley
Clarinet: Michelle Huang
Bassoon: Cara Loehding
Trumpet: Shannon Spirit
Euphonium: Nick Swisher
Percussion: Ben Parks; Tyler Rouse; Wale Salaudeen
Established in 1999 by Garland Symphony Orchestra’s associate symphony, 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@garlandsymphony.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 Garland 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 Garland 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@garlandsymphony.org to set up an audition time.
