Congratulations to the members of AYS who performed Command Performances at the State Solo and Small Ensemble Contest.  They are listed below:

Eunice Kang, high string (violin), Symphonie Espagnole by Lalo
Kelly Moran, double reed (oboe), Concerto for Oboe, Mvt. 1 by Cimarosa
Jon Kaplan, trumpet, Trumpet Sonata, Mvt. 1 by Ewazen
Nicholas Prosak, clarinet, Clarinet Concerto, Mvt. 3 by Mozart
Brett Lindsay, low string (cello), Cello Concerto in C Major by Haydn
David Burgess, low brass (trombone), Symphonique by Guilnant
Mimi Ahn (& Inga Dye), woodwind ensemble, Trio in G Major     
Chris June, Jon Kaplan, brass ensemble (trumpet), Dialogues by Bozza
Anna Boslough, flute, Concertino by Chaminade

In addition, a number of other AYS members were awarded honorable mentions.

Nine out of seventeen possible instrumental command performance categories (which included piano, guitar and world instruments) were awarded to AYS members.

All of these members have contributed their talents towards the Youth Symphony, as well as to their school programs and other groups.  We are so proud of you!

Linn Weeda
Music Director, Anchorage Youth Symphony

 

(Thanks to Debra Fitzgerald for compiling this list)