AYS Program finishes auditions for 2007 2008 Season
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Congratulations to the 2007-2008 AYS Concerto Winners:
- Alexander Jacobsen - String Bass
- Christine Kreitinger - Violin
- Haley Seybert - Flute
- Honorable mention: Brian Griffith - French Horn
Acceptance packets will be mailed in mid-June.
Amir Kats Leaves Albuquerque Youth Symphony for Minnesota
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Amir Kats, Conductor of the Albuquerque Youth Symphony (AYS) for the past five years, has been named Artistic Director of the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. Mr. Kats led the AYS on concert tours to Brazil, Texas and to New York City, where the orchestra performed at Carnegie Hall. "I want to express my appreciation for the opportunity the AYS Program has afforded me over the five seasons I have conducted the Youth Symphony and Albuquerque Junior Orchestra. The music we have made, the young people we've taught, and the skills and knowledge I have acquired have been enormously fulfilling. This work continues to serve me well in both my professional career and personally." The AYS Program is announcing the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Conductor vacancy immediately, with the intent to hire an interim conductor for the 2007 - 2008 season. A search for the position will be held during the school year. For the notice of vacancy for the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Conductor, click here |
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AYS Students Honored as Valedictorians and Salutatorians
Albuquerque Public Schools announced the names of the valedictorians and salutatorians for the graduating class of 2007. Congratulations to the following Valedictorians and Salutatorians who were also members of the Albuquerque Youth Symphony and Albuquerque Youth Orchestra. We are proud of each of you and your achievements!
- Albuquerque High School Valedictorians: Carollan Ehn (AYS French Horn)
- Cibola High School Valedictorians: Alexander Payne (AYS Violin)
- Eldorado High School Valedictorians: J. Christopher Bohnhoff (AYS French Horn)
- Eldorado High School Valedictorians: Sally Dimiduk (AYS French Horn)
- Eldorado High School Valedictorians: Laura L. Eberhardt (AYS Tuba)
- Eldorado High School Salutatorians: Genevieve I. Vaive (AYO Oboe)
- La Cueva High School Valedictorians: Zev Friedman (AYS Trombone)
- La Cueva High School Salutatorian: Eleanor Caves (AYS French Horn)
- Sandia High School Salutatorians: Victoria N. Kempter (AYS Violins)