Our Leader
Julie Signitzer runs the day to day business of the ensemble, conducts tryouts,
leads weekly practice sessions, and coordinates the Master Class Performance
and Workshop Series with area schools. Ms Signitzer holds a masters degree in
violin performance and did Post-graduate studies at the Mozarteum Conservatory
in Salzburg, Austria. ~Read more about Julie Signitzer~
Our Master
Classes
In addition to performances, the ensemble hosts a two-day string workshop with
a guest artist from outside our region. Matt Glaser, chairman of the String
Department at the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston, led a workshop
on improvisation and harmony at the 2004 Master Class. In March 2007 Rock Violinist Mark Wood completed his 2 day Oneonta residency performing a concert with the members of LDYE in the Hunt Union Ballroom at Suco to a full house.
~Check out our highlights page for details~
Our
Board of Directors
Jane Curley (President)
Charlie Baker (Vice President)
Marie Hetterich (Co-treasurer)
Wendy Hunt (Co-treasurer)
Nancy Althaus
Pam Lamont