2025-2026 Lewis-Lionti Sonata Concert
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Hankin Auditorium, Westchester Community College, Valhalla, New York
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Hankin Auditorium, Westchester Community College, Valhalla, New York
The Lewis- Lionti Sonata Concert was established by the GWYOA Board in 1997. The concert provides outstanding Youth Symphony seniors an opportunity to perform a major concerto with full orchestral accompaniment. In addition to recognizing the musical accomplishment of our students, the concert was established to honor the many years of dedicated GWYOA service rendered by Dale Lewis, former director of Junior String, and Victor Lionti, former conductor of Youth Symphony.
Download the concert program here.
Kathleen C. Feldman, now in her fourth season as conductor of the GWYOA Youth Symphony, is the director of orchestras at Horace Greeley High School in the Chappaqua School District. With nearly two decades of teaching experience district wide, she also teaches music theory, coaches chamber ensembles, and serves as district music coordinator. Feldman is on the WCSMA board of directors, currently serving her second term as President-elect. Additionally, she teaches at the Eastern US Music Camp at Colgate University.
Feldman performs as a violinist in local orchestras and has performed internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. She has guest conducted for groups such as The Chappaqua Orchestra, Orchestra 914, and the Cortlandt Chamber Orchestra. Feldman has also conducted at All County Festivals in Orange County and Queensbury, NY, and has studied conducting at Julliard through their extension division and is currently a student of Dr. Mark Shapiro.
Feldman holds a violin performance degree from SUNY Purchase, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Manhattanville College, and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies from Boston University. She is proud to showcase and celebrate Youth Symphony and its graduating senior class.
Westchester Youth Symphony
The Victor and Vincent Lionti Scholarship honors the legacies of conductors emeritus Vincent J. Lionti and C. Victor Lionti by awarding a scholarship to a graduating senior who are in good standing with the GWYOA and who plan on pursuing a major or minor degree in music performance, music education, or another music related degree. 2025 is the scholarship’s inaugural year.
2026 Victor and Vincent Lionti Scholarship Recipient:Â