A VIOLA MADE FOR ORCHKIDS STUDENT JAYDEN MOORE
Donated by OrchKids Founder Marin Alsop
Marin Alsop with Jayden Moore and his family
“ Wow , it ’ s beautiful !” exclaimed Jayden Moore , a rising star in the OrchKids program , as he opened the case of his brand-new viola . The instrument , crafted by Maike Buyle , had just made its way across the Atlantic from Brussels , hand carried by OrchKids Founder Marin Alsop .
" Music is such a connecting force ,” said Alsop . “ After my friend Maike Buyle hand-crafted a violin for OrchKids alumna Nema Robinson , she asked , ‘ who next ?’ and Jayden immediately came to mind . He ’ s such a thoughtful musician and a thoughtful person . I ’ m very proud of him ! And I feel like now we are really connecting people worldwide through music .”
Jayden ’ s stunning new viola will help him pursue music at the highest level as he enters high school and continues his studies with OrchKids and as one of 15 students in Peabody Preparatory ’ s Baltimore Washington Musical Pathways program .
BSO GIVES BACK ON GIVING TUESDAY
Pop-Up Performances Across Montgomery County
A series of pop-up concerts kicked off the BSO ’ s holiday season this Giving Tuesday ! Performing their favorite holiday jingles , violinist Holly Jenkins , violist Jacob Shack , oboist Michael Lisicky , clarinetist Bill Jenken , and bassoonist Schuyler Jackson traveled all throughout Montgomery County spreading holiday cheer through music .
Stops included the Wheaton Recreation Center , Bethesda Row , Silver Branch Brewing Company , and the Connie Morella Library — where we were honored to be joined by former Congresswoman Connie Morella herself !
Missed us this time outside of the concert hall ? Catch the full Orchestra in a free performance at Montgomery College ’ s Cultural Arts Center on February 3 at 7:30 pm !
Lachezar Kostov
THE MARSHALL AND SARELLEN LEVINE ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL CELLO CHAIR
The BSO is excited to announce a major gift from Marshall and Sarellen Levine : the endowment of the Associate Principal Cello position . This newly endowed chair marks the fourth endowed position in four years , including Principal Timpani , the first endowed violin section position , and the first endowed staff position . These gifts ensure continued financial success for the BSO long into the future .
“ The BSO is immensely grateful for this gift from Marshall and Sarellen Levine , an extraordinary example of their unwavering support and dedication to the future of the Orchestra ,” said Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer Allison Burr-Livingstone . “ As we have been grateful to see in recent years , the endowment of a chair is an inspirational act — to the chair holder , to the musicians in the orchestra , to the staff , and to the community at large . The Levine ' s gift is made all the more special by their deep connection to the BSO .”
Lachezar Kostov , who joined the Orchestra in 2016 , currently serves as Associate Principal Cellist . Since joining the Orchestra , Lachezar has established a close relationship with the Levines , serving as Marshall ’ s cello teacher for the past three years !
Members of the BSO with former Congresswoman Connie Morella at the Connie Morella Library .
To learn more about Marshall , Sarellen ,
Julian Maddox and Lachezar , visit page 17 .
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