Dedication... determination... diversity. These words have been synonymous with the Dekalb Youth Symphony Orchestra since its founding in Dekalb County, Georgia in 1967. In our 57th season this year, these words still exemplify the unique qualities that have set the oldest youth orchestra in metro Atlanta apart, and make it such a special group of student musicians and instructors. Please know, these words are more than a slogan. They are our mission!
DYSO is dedicated....
DYSO is determined....
DYSO is diverse....
Come experience THE DYSO DIFFERENCE!
Sincerely,
Philip Barnard, Artistic Director
1st Violin
Olivia Arcement
Alex Coursey
Myles Ea
Peirong Gao
Tayler Hawthorne
Aiden Lee
Owen Thorp
Diya Vacha
David Zhang
2nd Violin
Anthony Ahn
Shaine Fernandes
Raven Hunter
Omandee Karunanayake
Elijah Kenyon
Hwiho Kim
Victoria Krasteva
Soyee Min
Alana Pichardo
Anna Wilson
Viola
Pierson Clardy
Alexander Easley
Olivia Grove
John Schafstall
Rachael Staskiewicz
Ava Thomas
Avery Wright
Malia Wright
Cello
Oliver Cady
Isabelle Coursey
Rose Crow
Mary Jury
Daniel Luo
Graydon Nawyn
Duke Nichols
Alexis Purvis
Kelsey Queen
Elijah Ritchey
Luke Sloan
Katherine Thomas
Bass
Jack Bolte
Andrew Cole
Adam Oussaid
Flute/Piccolo
Emmy Knight
Ashrith Narayan
Oboe
Charlotte Grant
Moises Ocando
Lillian Thomas
Clarinet
Destiny Caffey
Ava Kye-Smith
Jasmine Sullivan
Bassoon
Kaleb Fletcher
Harvey Langberg
Horn
Eva Chin Brito
Kylin Manly Liske
Erin Myers-Beck
Liliana Sandfort
Trumpet
Garrett Moore
Kate Tanzola
Trombone
Jack Riordan
Mia Sandfort
Bass Trombone
Luke Simonsen
Tuba
Lucas Diaz
Harp
Scarlett Felando
Piano
Elijah Kenyon
Percussion/Timpani
Sean Baker
Sai Akshat Chitta
Theo Pappas
Mr. Philip Barnard holds a Master of Music Degree in Orchestral Conducting from Georgia State University and a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from University of Tennessee. He is a member of the National Association of Music Education, the Georgia Music Educators Association, American String Teachers Association and the International Double Reed Society.
Mr. Barnard began his career in music education in Chattanooga, Tennessee at the high school and collegiate level before moving to the Atlanta area in 2002. Mr. Barnard has been a music teacher and conductor in Dekalb County Schools for the last 17 years.
DYSO rehearses each week during the school year on Tuesday evenings and follows the academic calendar of Dekalb County School District. During these rehearsals, members rehearse advanced orchestral repertoire to present a polished and finished product!
Members receive music instruction during full rehearsals, sectional rehearsals, and small group practice. Sectional coaches are leading music educators, college professors, and professional players in the Atlanta metro area.
There are normally 3-4 regular season Concerts. Performances are typically held on Wednesday evenings in some of the leading venues in the Dekalb county/Atlanta area. There are also Young People's Concerts held each fall and spring semester for area elementary and middle school musicians. Some years, DYSO will also participate in regional orchestra festivals and competitions.
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