28 In the Arts
Ponte Vedra Recorder · November 5, 2015
SAYO opens season with Fall Showcase
Frederic Sterry Smith
President, St. Augustine Youth Orchestra
This week, youth from around St. Johns County had
their first performance of the 2015/1016 season from
4 to 5 p.m, at Sterry Piano Company on Old Dixie
Highway.
Ensemble Performances of the Brother John Folk
Song, the Duet Song, Op. 178 by J.W. Kalliwoda and
A Bach Fest by J.S. Bach arranged by Bob Phillips
were conducted by Interim Artistic Director Dr. Kira
Omelchenko.
In addition solos were performed by:
• Carolyn Bell on trumpet performed an American
Folk Song Liza Jane
• Zach Prewitt on Cello performed the Song of the
Wind by Ernst Anschutz
• Albert Li on violin performed the 3rd Movement
of Concerto No. 2 by Franz List
• Esther Simon on Piano performed Fantasy Impromptu Op66-Largo by Frederic Chopin
• Micah Taylor on Piano Performed A Comme
Amour by Richard Clayderman
The afternoon Showcase performance was appreciated by all received a resounding ovation. A reception
followed the afternoon of music.
Upcoming events include a performance on Thurs.
Nov. 19 at an interfaith Thanksgiving meal and the
Surf Illumination tree lighting at the St. Augustine
Beach Pier, Sat. Nov. 21 from 5 to 6 p.m.
The goal of the St. Augustine Youth Orchestra
(SAYO) is to provide a quality music program for local
youth who wish to explore and expand their musicianship. SAYO is committed to foster musicianship
for students, providing musical education as well as
performance opportunities. SAYO seeks to encourage
young players to develop their talents and seek a future in professional music. To learn more about SAYO,
visit www.staugyouthorch.org.