• Prelude Strings Audition Results
• Philharmonic String Auditions Results
• Symphony String Audition Results
  

Rehearsal Schedules:

• Symphony Orchestra
• Philharmonic Orchestra
• Prelude Strings Orchestra

Staff:
Janeen Gilliam, LYSO  Program Director
Alison Baldridge, LYSO Intern

Dr. Bruce Wood, LYSO Symphony Orchestra Conductor
Laurie Williams, LYSO Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor
Kathleen Smith, LYSO Prelude Strings Conductor

Mentors and Coaches for the Symphony Orchestra
Cater Biggers, Woodwind, Brass & Percussion Coach
Don Summersgill, Woodwind, Brass & Percussion Coach
Su-un Kim, Violin I
Felix Alanis, Violin II
Laura De St. Croix, Viola
Adolph Salinas, Cello
Boyce Wyrick, Bass
Margaret Redcay, Flute
Amy Anderson, Oboe
Kevin Sharp, Clarinet
Richard Meek, Bassoon
Christopher Smith, Horn
Gary Hudson, Trumpet
Bruce Keeling, Trombone & Tuba
Christopher Dye, Percussion

Mentors and coaches for the Philharmonic Orchestra
Steve Knight, Woodwind, Brass & Percussion Coach
Cliff Franklin, Woodwind, Brass & Percussion Coach
Jennifer Morgan, Violin I
Everaldo Martinez, Violin II
David Preston, Viola
Kristin Mills, Cello
Krunoslav Kupresanin, Bass
Jenny Dees, Flute
Janeen Gilliam, Oboe
Malcolm Prigg, Clarinet
Clark Hutchinson, Horn
Laurie Williams, Trumpet
Paul Birk, Trombone
Russell Taylor, Percussion

Mentors and Coaches for the Prelude Strings
Kathleen Smith, Violin I
Danielle Doty, Violin II
Allison Dobbs, Viola
Meredith Parker, Cello
Bill Zauner, Bass

LYSO Handbook:

• Page 1 Welcome & Contact Information

• Page 2 Membership Guidelines 

• Page 3 Tuition & Financial Requirements 

• Page 4 Attendance

• Page 5 Rehearsal/Concert Performances

• Page 6 Communications

• Page 7 Support Group

• Page 8 Retreats & Festivals

Funds and Fees

Fees

• Audition Fee: $5.00 non-refundable
• Membership Fee: annual fee of $300 ($60 non-refundable tuition deposit; $240 tuition balance)
• Chamber Ensemble fee: $50

Scholarships

It is our desire that no student be denied participation in the program due to financial need. If a student is accepted into the program, he/she will have an opportunity to request financial aid for tuition and/or private lessons. Financial aid is given according to monies available.

Funding

We are a non-profit organization that depends on tuition, grants, sponsors (corporate and individuals) and fundraising.