1923 - 1938 | P.G. Padwick | Lord Roberts Orchestra, Kelvin School Orchestra, Winnipeg Junior Symphony Orchestra, Manitoba High Schools Orchestra, Western Canada High Schools Orchestra
1938 - 1953 | Ronald Gibson | Manitoba Schools Orchestra
1941 - 1943 | Filmer Hubble | Manitoba Schools Senior Orchestra
1949 | Arthur Fraser | Manitoba ... Read More
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24
Jul2013
2014
Julie Banton Awards
The Julie Banton Awards are awarded annually to members of each Youth Orchestra who have consistently exhibited the following criteria throughout the season:
- Regular attendance
- Positive attitude
- Participation in orchestra-related activities
- Cooperation
- Helpful, supportive and friendly behaviour toward fellow musicians
Youth Strings
Hailey Yee
Madelyn Berezowski
Youth Concert
Aaron Klymasz-Swartz
David Liam Roberts
Youth Symphony
Renz ... Read More
24
Jul2013
SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITIONS WINNERS
Congratulations to the winners of the 2014 WYO Scholarship Competition!
2014
Senior
1. David Liam Roberts (cello)
2. Emily Rekrut-Pressey (viola)
3. Guadalupe Santos (violin) & Matthew Guidry (trombone)
Intermediate
1. Peter Bell-Scholz (violin)
2. Morgan Sawchyn (flute)
3. Alexander Mayba (violin)
Junior
1. Sam Bergen (violin)
2. Elisheva Schwartz (cello)
3. EmilyAnn Dueck (violin)
2013
Senior
1. Emma Ridd (flute)
2. Mollin Balisi (flute)
3. Emily Rekrut-Pressey ... Read More
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Jul2013
Registration Form: PDF Word Document
- Each Scholarship Competition Registration must be accompanied by a $30.00 registration fee and one self-addressed stamped envelope for the adjudications.
- Registrations must be received no later than Saturday, October 10, 2015.
Competition Regulations: PDF Word Document
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Registrants will be ... Read More
09
Feb2013
Karin Klassen, a native of Winnipeg, is both a violinist and a music educator. Karin holds Bachelor degrees in Arts, Music and Education as well as Associate and Licentiate diplomas in violin performance.
As a violinist, she played with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra for eighteen years. She has served as ... Read More
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Feb2013
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The Winnipeg Youth Orchestras would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support.
Current WYO Sponsors [2014-15 season]
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Bill and Shirley Loewen | Masterclasses
The Kuhl Foundation of Morden | Youth Strings weekend workshop
Winnipeg Foundation | Community Grant Award (YSO/Thunder Bay Symphony Youth Orchestra exchange weekend)
Emily Fjeldsted | Bass for Youth Strings
Artistic Impressions ... Read More
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Feb2013
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Jan2013
Winnipeg Youth Orchestras
Board of Directors
2014-2015
President: George Orriss - Email
Vice-President: Ingrid Forzley - Email
Treasurer: Kyle Hendin
Secretary: Gwen Hoebig
Fundraising: Clay Purves
Publicity: Wes Dueck
Concerts: Kyle Katch | Kerri Harms
Scholarship: Tracey Leclair
Instruments: Ala Rekrut
Volunteer Coordinator: Linda Loewen
Administrator
Nancy Read - Email
Conductors
Karin Klassen - Youth Strings - Email
Andrea Bell - Youth Concert Orchestra - Email
Daniel Scholz - Youth ... Read More