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The Orchestras
Youth Symphony
Considered one of America’s
foremost youth orchestras, the GWYOA Youth Symphony
is a full orchestra, including string students
in grades ten through twelve and wind, brass and
percussion students in grades nine and above.
This ensemble is comprised of over 100 gifted
young musicians who have demonstrated advanced
ability and musicality. The Lionti-Lewis Concerto
Competition recognizes outstanding members of
the orchestra’s graduating class each year.
Conductor: Vincent
Lionti
A
former student of the GWYOA orchestras, Mr. Lionti
holds Bachelor’s of Music and Master of
Music degrees from the Juilliard School. He has
been a member of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
since 1987. Mr. Lionti started conducting the
GWYOA Youth Symphony 1997, taking over the baton
from his father Victor Lionti, who had conducted
the group for over 27 years.
Conductor: Victor
Lionti
Mr. Lionti taught at
Hartford High School, White Plains High School,
and Kent State University. He was on the faculty
of Westchester Community College for 25 years
where he served as Music Curriculum Chairman and
remains as Professor Emeritus and Adjunct Professor
of Music. He was also Music Director of the Aaron
Copland Music and Arts Program in Westchester
County. Mr. Lionti presently serves as coordinator
and conductor of the GWYOA Youth Symphony.
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