Coaches and Faculty

Sectional rehearsals are held frequently throughout the year for both the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra and the Charlotte Symphony Youth Philharmonic. These sectionals offer young musicians the chance to receive coaching by Charlotte Symphony musicians, including the Concert Master and musicians holding principal, chaired positions.

2019-20 CSYO & CSYP Coaches

Violin
Monica Boboc
Sakira Harley
Kathleen Jarrell
Calin Ovidiu Lupanu, Concertmaster
Carlos Tarazona

Viola
Benjamin Geller, Principal
Viara Stefanova
Kirsten Swanson, Acting Assistant Principal

Cello
Jeremy Lamb
Jonathan Lewis, Assistant Principal

Bass
Jason McNeel, Acting Assistant Principal
Kurt Rieken, Principal

Woodwind
Samuel Sparrow
Victor Wang, Principal

Brass
Jonathan Kaplan
Alex Wilborn, Principal

Percussion
Brice Burton, Principal