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BSYO 10-Year Celebration Concert
The Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestras took the stage in an unforgettable series of performances for a crowd of generous donors , supporters , patrons , family , and friends . The concert took place at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall and featured string orchestra , concert orchestra , and youth orchestra programs . Under the leadership of BSO Associate Conductor and BSYO Artistic Director , Jonathan Rush the young musicians celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the BSYO with selections including Beethoven and Brahms . There was also a special performance featuring a solo from BSO Assistant Principal Oboist , Melissa Hooper . From start to finish , the students displayed astonishing talent leaving the audience with proud and fond memories of their performances .
As part of our 10-year anniversary , the BSYO is embarking on a 10-day European tour to Italy , Slovenia , Austria , and The Czech Republic ! In total , 78 students will perform in high profile festivals and historic venues at each stop along the way , as well as have a chance
to take in unforgettable cultural experiences including a visit to Mozart ’ s childhood home .
Buy a Bar in a New BSYO Commission
BSO Percussionist and Interim Director of Education Brian Prechtl has agreed to compose a special piece of music to open the tour program using the “ BSYO ” acronym as a theme . Alumni , friends , and families are invited to be a part of our commissioning party and underwrite a single or several bars ( or measures of music ).
$ 50 FOR 1 BAR | $ 150 FOR 4 BARS | $ 250 FOR 8 BARS Not only will you be able to hear this piece on the BSYO send-off concert ( June 18 at 7 pm , Glen Mar Church ), you will receive your commissioned bars in a keepsake print for display in your home or office .
KAPPLEMAN SCHOLARS
The Kappleman Family Scholarship Fund is an Endowed Fund established in honor of Murray and Joan Kappelman by their children — Lee , Karen , Ross , and Lynn , and family — to provide scholarship support to eligible student musicians in the Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestras ( BSYO ) in perpetuity .
Lee Kappleman and Abdiell , a sophomore at Oakland Mills High School in Columbia , MD . The 2022 – 23 season marks Abdiell ' s first year in the BSYO !
“ My son Abdiell was very excited about participating in BSYO . Paying for it was impossible for us because of medication bills and lack of business . Fortunately , we knew that we could apply for financial aid , so Abdiell was very happy and excited about it . The experience in the orchestra gave a lot of confidence to Abdiell and it motivates him to try new things . I am impressed with the maturity and the patience that my son has now … We are very thankful . Your generosity changed not just one life . Thank you !”
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