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AMUSE provides
private and group instruction for all ages, infants through adults. More than
1,800 students are enrolled at all levels of instruction, beginning to
advanced. Private lessons are taught in piano and keyboard, violin, viola,
cello, string bass, recorder, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon,
trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, percussion, folk harp,
harmonica, voice, and both acoustic and electric guitar.
Teachers at AMUSE are graduates of major universities, conservatories and schools of music. They are experienced in teaching music at the pre-school, elementary, high school and university levels. They play with orchestras, bands and ensembles in the greater Los Angeles area and record and concertize throughout the world. Articles about AMUSE teachers have appeared in Peninsula People and the Palos Verdes Peninsula News. See AMUSE Teacher Biographies to learn more. Classes are offered in infant and early childhood music, piano, guitar, percussion, folk harp, strings, winds and voice. Woodwind, brass, string, chamber, rock and jazz ensembles are available. Workshops are scheduled throughout the year for studio teachers, classroom teachers and music specialists. We are also hosting several Summer Camps this Summer. Join the fun! See Tuition and Policies for Private Instruction, Group Instruction. If you already know of a class
you would like to enroll in, click
here for instructions. AMUSE's music education programs are based on the philosophy that we must have music in order to be truly human and that all humans are, indeed, born musical beings. The mission of our early childhood music education program is to nurture and develop those musical skills that all children are born with, thus enabling them to continue making and enjoying music throughout life. The goals of our program are: to develop a sense of rhythm; to develop the young child's singing voice; to develop perceptive listening skills; to enable the young child to move creatively and expressively; to empower parents to use music to foster their child's emotional, physical, cognitive, social, and aesthetic growth; and to build the foundation for all subsequent musical learning and participation. This highly recognized early childhood music education program develops a young child's musical skills through singing and chanting, instrument play, creative and rhythmic movement and listening. Developmentally appropriate and fun-filled activities enrich a child's life and enable parents to use music as a valuable everyday experience. 8wks. $120 plus materials
(Parent participation required)
(Parent participation required)
(Parent participation required)
(Parent participation welcomed,
but not required)
(Parent participation welcomed,
but not required)
Basics of Singing A vocal program that develops basic singing techniques and develops poise and confidence. Explores repertoire, styling, and performance. 8wks. $120 plus materials
*No Class Thursday, July 3, Friday, July 4, Saturday, July 5, or Sunday, July 6 Beginning Woodwinds A small group program that builds and reinforces the foundations of playing flute, clarinet and saxophone. Students will develop playing and technical skills, learn to read music, and experience the joy of playing as a woodwind ensemble. 8wks. $120 plus materials.
Beginning Brass A small group program that builds and reinforces the foundations of playing trumpet, trombone and French horn. Students will develop playing and technical skills, learn to read music, and experience the joy of playing as a brass ensemble. 8wks. $120 plus materials.
*No Class Thursday, July 3, Friday, July 4, Saturday, July 5, or Sunday, July 6 Preparatory Guitar (Level I)
An introductory guitar class that develops basic skills of music through playing, singing, listening, moving, and creating. Guitar rental available. 8wks. $120 plus materials.
Guitar (Level I) Children
An exploratory program which introduces the basic concepts of music while developing fundamental skills of playing the guitar. Guitar rental available. 8wks. $120 plus materials.
Guitar (Level II) Children A program that continues skill and concept development of beginning class. Guitar rental available. 10wks. $145 plus materials.
Guitar (Level I) Adults A comprehensive approach to guitar fundamentals. Includes both finger style and pick style skill development. Guitar rental available. 8wks. $120 plus materials.
Guitar (Level II) Adults A program that continues skill and concept development of beginning class. 8wks. $120 plus materials.
Guitar for Grandparents Wow your grandchildren and friends by learning to strum and sing their, and your, favorite songs. Learn basic chords, strumming techniques and repertoire. Beginners welcome, non-grandparents, too! 8wks. $120 plus materials.
Ukulele A perfect opportunity to get together to strum and sing your favorite songs. Learn basic chords, strumming techniques and lots of songs to share with your family and friends. This is a fun-filled class for beginners! 8wks. $120 plus materials
*No Class Thursday, July 3, Friday, July 4, Saturday, July 5, or Sunday, July 6 Preparatory Violin (Level I) An introductory Suzuki-based program that builds the foundations of violin playing through creative activities and games. Basic concepts of posture, rhythm, and listening skills are explored. Parent participation required. Violin rental available. 10wks. $145 plus materials.
Preparatory Violin (Level II) A program that continues concept and skill development of the Level I class while building skills in group playing. Parent participation required. Open to children who have completed the Preparatory Level I class. Violin rental available. 10wks. $145 plus materials
Violin (Level I) A Suzuki based program that builds the foundations of violin playing through creative activities and games. Basic concepts of posture, rhythm, and listening skills are explored. Parent participation required. Violin rental available. 10wks. $145 plus materials
Violin (Level II) A program that continues concept and skill
development of the Level I class while building skills in group
playing. Parent participation strongly encouraged. Open to
students who have completed Violin Level I. Violin rental available.
8wks. $120 plus materials.
*No Class Thursday, July 3, Friday, July 4, Saturday, July 5, or Sunday, July 6 AMUSE's piano programs are based on the award-winning series by Alfred Publishing Company. For the very young child, we use Music for Little Mozarts; for the early elementary, Prep Piano; for ages 8-12, Basic Piano; and for adults Basic Adult Piano. If you and your child are newcomers to our piano program, you will find classes for your age group in our Level 1, Level A, or Level 1A descriptions. If you or your child have previously taken one or more classes, your class for the fall 2007 session will be designated by Book Level. Your current teachers will guide you to the appropriate class. Feel free to contact them to determine your class level. Their extensions are as follows: Katheryn Klein, ext. 245; Krstina Sebez, ext. 205; Joanna Malfatti, ext. 223, Yumi Chang, ext. 276, and Marisa Solomon, ext. 244. Introductory piano classes, utilizing Alfred Publishing Company's Music for Little Mozarts Books 1 through 4, that develop basic skills of music through playing, singing, listening, moving, & creating. Taught in digital piano lab. Parent participation required. Piano rental available. Music for Little Mozarts
(Level 1) Book 1 Prerequisite for 4-5 1/2 yrs.: Must have enrolled in at least one session of Early Childhood Music Education. 8wks. $120 plus materials.
Music for Little Mozarts
(Level 2A) Book 2 (1st half) continues basic skill and concept development of beginning class.
8wks. $120 plus materials.
Music for Little Mozarts
(Level 2B) Book 2 (2nd half) Focuses on creativity, improvisation, and ensemble experiences.
8wks. $120 plus materials.
Music for Little Mozarts
(Level 3A) Book 3 (1st half), that continues basic skill and concept development of previous classes. Focuses on creativity, improvisation, and ensemble experiences.
8wks. $120 plus materials.
Music for Little Mozarts
(Level 3B) Book 3 (2nd half)
8wks. $120 plus materials.
Music for Little Mozarts
(Level 4A) Book 4 (1st half), that continues basic skill and concept development of previous classes. Focuses on creativity, improvisation, and ensemble experiences.
8wks. $120 plus materials.
Music for Little Mozarts
(Level 4B) Book 4 (2nd half)
8wks. $120 plus materials.
Introductory piano classes that utilize Alfred Publishing Company's Preparatory Piano Course Books A through D to develop basic skills of music through playing, singing, listening, moving and creating. Taught in a digital piano lab. Piano rental available. Preparatory Piano (Level A) Book A 8wks. $120 plus materials.
Preparatory Piano (Level B) Book B 8wks. $120 plus materials.
Preparatory Piano (Level C) Book C The Friday class also participates in Certificate of Merit. 8wks. $120 plus materials.
Preparatory Piano (Level D) Book D Friday classes also participate in Certificate of Merit. 8wks. $120 plus materials.
Introductory piano classes that utilize Alfred Publishing Company's Basic Piano Course, Book 1A and 1B to develop the basic concepts of rhythm and note reading and develops the fundamental skills of playing the piano. Taught in a digital piano lab. Piano rental available. Piano (Level I) Book 1A (1st half) 8wks. $120 plus materials.
Piano (Level II) Book 1A (2nd half) 8wks. $120 plus materials.
Piano (Level III) Book 1B (1st half) 8wks. $120 plus materials.
Piano (Level IV) Book 1B (2nd half) 8wks. $120 plus materials.
Piano (Level I) Adults An informal and non-intimidating introduction to the basic music concepts and fundamental skills of playing the piano. Piano rental available. 8wks. $120 plus materials.
Piano (Continuing) Adults A program that continues skill and concept development of beginning and intermediate levels. Taught in digital piano lab. Piano rental available. 8wks. $120 plus materials.
*No Class Thursday, July 3, Friday, July 4, Saturday, July 5, or Sunday, July 6 Movie Madness This exciting, highly motivating ensemble
will perform popular movie soundtrack music exclusively. Full
arrangements will challenge even the most advanced students. Open to string, brass and woodwind students in 5th-7th grades. Class will culminate in a public performance. Teacher recommendation required.
Elite Woodwind Ensemble This special ensemble for advanced woodwind players will incorporate fun, yet challenging, arrangements for flutes, clarinets, oboes and alto, tenor and baritone saxophones. Class will culminate in a public performance. Teacher recommendation required. 8 wks. $124 plus materials.
Advanced Brass Quintet This class for advanced brass students will introduce them to the fundamentals of performing in a brass quintet. Students will perform standard brass quintet repertoire in the style of the Canadian Brass. Class is limited to 2 trumpets, 2 trombones and a French horn, or multiples of this instrumentation. Audition and teacher recommendation required. 8wks. $124 plus materials
Trombone Choir This class for advanced trombone students will introduce them to the fundamentals, and the joy, of playing in a trombone choir. Different genres and styles of music will be explored, including classical, jazz, pop, movie themes, holiday and works composed and arranged by the teacher, a professional trombonist. Audition and teacher recommendation required. 8 wks. $124 plus materials
Mixed Ensemble Explore the art of playing in a small group. Students of all instruments will learn how to effectively participate and play confidently as a member of a small group (trio, quartet, quintet). Different genres and styles of music will be included, such as classical, movie, holiday and jazz. Students will be presented in a performance at the end of the session. Private study and teacher recommendation are required. 8 wks. $124 plus materials.
Teen Rock Band A great opportunity for guitarists, bassists, keyboardists, drummers and vocalists to experience the thrill of playing in a full rock band coached by professional musicians/teachers. Class includes ensemble and solo playing of contemporary and classic rock songs. Minimum six months instruction in respective instrument, music reading skills and basic chord knowledge required. 8 wks. $124 plus materials
Junior Jazz Ensemble A perfect opportunity for middle- and high-school students to learn the art of playing jazz. Play fun charts that will open the door to advanced playing, soloing and improvisation. Swing hard, backed bh a professional rhythm section and coached by professional teachers/players. Class will culminate in a public performance. Open to woodwind and brass students. Teacher recommendation required.
*No Class Thursday, July 3, Friday, July 4, Saturday, July 5, or Sunday, July 6 Music in the Zoo Let's take a summer trip to the musical zoo as we explore animal music, Carnival of the Animals and Peter and the Wolf among our favorites. We'll discover ways to make the violin screech, the piano growl and the trumpet roar in hands-on instrumental activities. We will dance like an elephant, sing like a bird and create animal-like musical masterpieces on percussion and barred instruments.
Sounds of the Sea Let's explore the sounds of the ocean and its creatures in music as we magically move like fish, dolphins, crabs and crashing waves. We'll discover ways to make musical surf sounds, sea lion growls, and whale songs in hands-on instrumental activities. We'll create a sea of musical sounds on percussion and barred instruments.
Music, Math and Mozart Yes, it's true! Mozart does make you smarter, especially in math and science. Let's discover why as we listen and move to music of Mozart (and other composers as well), sing funny math and numbers songs and create music based on all those math skills we have mastered so well. We'll play percussion and barred instruments and explore, hands-on, band and orchestral instruments.
Piano Plunge Want to immerse yourself in beginning piano and play familiar songs in two weeks? This action-filled camp will have you playing, singing and dancing in the aisles as you learn do-re-mi and A, B, C. This camp will teach the beginnings of playing piano through a variety of musical activities, all guaranteed to be fun! Keyboard rental available.
Guitar Guru Want to immerse yourself in beginning guitar and play familiar melodies and basic chords in two weeks? This action-filled camp will have you strumming and picking and impressing your friends. The camp will introduce the basic concepts of music while developing fundamental skills of playing the guitar. Guitar rental available.
Band Bash Keep playing your woodwind or brass instrument during the summertime in this fun-filled camp. We'll play rock, jazz, classical and movie theme music, play music theory and history games, and prepare for a spectacular performance at the end of the last session. Minimum
six months instruction in respective instrument required.
Rock Band There's no better way for guitarists, bassists, keyboardists, drummers, and vocalists to while away the summer than playing in a full rock band, coached by professional musicians/teachers. Camp includes ensemble and solo playing of contemporary and classic rock songs.
Minimum six months instruction in respective instrument, basic music reading and chord knowledge required.
Private Instruction
Group Instruction
Tuition for private instruction is payable monthly in advance. Registration and tuition for private lessons are not refundable. Missed lessons are charged at the regular tuition rate. Individual arrangements may be made for private lessons missed depending on teacher's schedule and studio availability. Tuition for group instruction is payable in full at the time of enrollment. Coupons for discounts on group instruction may be used for beginning classes only and are valid on a space available basis. Coupons must be presented at the time of enrollment. Tuition for group instruction is refundable only if class is cancelled. Tuition may not be prorated for late enrollment or abbreviated attendance. There are no provisions for making up missed group lessons. Anderson, Eric (Woodwinds, Piano) Bachelor of Music, Clarinet Performance, Louisiana State University, Master of Music, Clarinet Performance, University of Southern California; coordinator of Mentor Artist Program for Young Musicians Foundation; recipient of (2000) LA Weekly Theatre Award for Best Musical/Vocal Direction. Armentano, Ben (Piano, Composition) Bachelor of Music, Composition, University of Bridgeport, CT; certificate, Berklee School of Music, Boston, for outstanding jazz piano performance; studio and live performances throughout the world. Avineri, Eitan (Trumpet, Trombone) Bachelor of Art, Environmental Design, minor/Music, University of California, Irvine; Phi Beta Kappa; jazz studies with James Newton and Ron Stout; elementary and middle school instrumental music specialist. Eitan has recorded for television commercials, radio jingles, and numerous internationally distributed albums. He has performed live and recorded on Chris Botti's 2006 DVD put out by Sony and PBS featuring Burt Bacharach, Billy Childs, Sting, Jill Scott, Renee Olstead, and Gladys Knight. Eitan recorded on Skye Sweetnam's 2007 album on Capitol records, and performed with Rancid's Tim Armstrong at the 2007 KROQ's Weenie Roast. Brinjak, Timothy John (Guitar, Tuba) Berklee College of Music, Boston MA Guitar Principal, tuba secondary. 13 years teaching experience in San Diego and Los Angeles in private and classroom setting. Over 20 years of professional guitar performance including audio engineering, entertainment management and stage management. Catalano, Steve (Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute) Berklee School of Music, Boston; international tour (1984-85) with Gloria Gaynor; European tour (1988) with Wilson Pickett; Sonny Rose Orchestra (1999); Celebrity Cruise Lines; Palos Verdes Symphonic Band. Chang, Yumi (Piano, Voice) Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Harvard University MA 1st place at The World's Piano competition and Performance in Tokyo, Japan (1992), has performed with John Denver and recorded an R&B and Jazz vocal album. Fluent in Japanese, Taiwanese, Mandarin, speaks elementary Korean. Cressey, Bobby (Piano) Bachelor of Bachelor of Science, Structural Engineering UCSD Jacobs school of engineering. Numerous performances around the world playing reggae, jazz, popular, contemporary Christian, gospel and Klezmer music. Christafari European tour 2003, 2004, South American Tour 2005. Studio work for ABC, and local recording artists. Sought after keyboardist in the local Catholic, Christian, and Jamaican music scenes. Clay, Sandra (Early Childhood Music Education, Piano) Bachelor of Arts, Music Education, George Peabody College, Vanderbilt University, Master of Arts, Music Education, University of Illinois; national consultant/program specialist, Follett Educational Publishing Company; music educator, South Carolina Educational Television; elementary music specialist, Jefferson County Schools, Denver, CO and DeKalb County Schools, Atlanta, GA; assistant professor of music, Marymount College; owner/President of AMUSE Music, Inc. Cook,
Jack (Percussion) Diploma
in Professional Music, Berklee College of Music; drummer on numerous movie
soundtracks and national television/radio commercial spots; live performances
with Long Beach Civic Light Opera, Ice Capades and with top pop artists. De Land, Lisa Lynn (Piano) Bachelor of Arts, Music, California State University, Dominguez Hills; member of Mu Phi Epsilon, specialist in beginning and intermediate piano. Erickson, Sanford Sandy (Guitar) Bachelor of Music, Guitar, San Jose State University; extensive recording experience for major motion pictures, television studios, and record companies; live performances in the United States and Europe. Ferro, Marissa (Viola/Violin) Bachelor of Music, Viola Performance, University of Minnesota; Graduate Studies in Viola Performance, University of Southern California; Teaching Assistant, USC and Univ. of MN; Teacher/Counselor for 6-12th graders, Eagle Bluff Chamber Music Camp, MN; Suzuki Violin School background (age 3-12); violinist/violist for small chamber groups and symphony orchestras; Fellowship recipient, Aspen Music Festival (1997-99); First Place, Chicago Viola Society Competition (1998); Soloist with Saint Paul Civic Orchestra and University of MN Symphony. Gerstein, Will (Guitar) Guitar Institute of Technology; Ecole Francaise Guittare, Paris, France; major freelance guitarist in greater Los Angeles area; recording artist for major record labels; leader of Common Ground, original jazz group. Golbin, Benny (Woodwinds) Masters Degree in Jazz Studies, New England Conservatory of Music; Saxophonist, composer, and arranger; Has experience playing and recording various styles including Jazz, Blues, R&B, Pop, Fusion, Rock, Disco, Salsa, Afro Cuban, and much more. Benny has done composing, arranging, and transcribing for groups ranging from small to large ensembles in Jazz, Rock or Orchestral styles, along with several arrangements for the California State University, Northridge jazz ensembles. He has done several transcriptions for various groups and companies such as Golden Performing Arts, Pretzel Logic (A Steely Dan Review), and Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band DVD's. Benny's music has taken him to Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Wales, China, and Prague. Gonzales, Rebecca (Violin) Bachelor of Music, California State University, San Jose; certified member of the Suzuki Association of California; freelance violinist in orchestras, chamber ensembles; studio musician; member of mariachi band. Hoffmann, Mike (Guitar) Bachelor of Arts, Music, San Francisco State University; arranger, composer, producer, and guitarist for Bad Haggis; numerous professional credits in television and film, recording, and tours. Klein, Katheryn (Early Childhood Music Education, Piano) Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance, University of Southern California, Master of Music, Piano Performance, with emphasis on piano pedagogy, University of Southern California; performance studies with John Perry and Joanna Hodges; founding teacher at Pacific School of Music and the Arts, Costa Mesa; licensed educator, Kindermusik International. Levenson, Barry (Guitar, Bass) Bachelor of Arts, English literature, Kent State University, Bachelor of Art, Performance and Arranging, Berklee School of Music; featured artist on "Blues Guitar Heaven," a compilation of legendary blues artists; author of "Exciting Concepts for Blues Guitar"; composer and arranger for television and motion pictures. Malfatti, Joanna (Percussion/Piano) Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music, California Institute of the Arts; Master of Fine Arts (in progress); Drum set instructor, Vibe Performing Arts Studios (2001-03); Santa Clarita Valley Arts Program Coordinator/Latin Percussion Instructor, Community Arts Partnership (2000-02); Director of Arts Camp, Pacific School of Music and the Arts (1999); substitute teacher, Westminster/Garden Grove School Districts (2004-present); performer with various jazz, Latin and African ensembles as drummer/percussionist; composer and recording artist, featured on CalArts Womens and Jazz CDs. McRoberts,
Loretta (Piano) Bachelor
of Music, Piano Performance, California State University, Long Beach, Master of
Music, Piano Performance, California State University, Long Beach; soloist with
Beach Cities Symphony; instructor in piano, music theory, jazz improvisation
and pop piano styles, Long Beach City College. Miller, Eric (Trumpet) Bachelor
of Music, Trumpet Performance, University of Michigan; appeared with Herb
Alpert, Rita Coolidge and Steve Allen; played at Hollywood Bowl and La Scala
Opera House, and with Philadelphia Orchestra; performed for Pope John Paul II,
former President Gerald Ford, and First Lady Hillary Clinton; member of
Peninsula Symphony. Rosati, Michael (Guitar) Music Major, El Camino College and Cal State Long Beach; 34 years experience teaching acoustic and electric guitar to beginning through advanced students and beginning bass; Guitar Instructor for Cal State Long Beach Jazz Program, Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts (1980, 1981); Instructor at Mr. Bs for Music and AMUSE (1975-78, 1986-present); guitarist for studio, television, and club work; performer with various popular music artists. Sebez, Krstina (Piano) Art history and museum studies, Lorenzo de Medici Institute, Florence Italy, pursuing Bachelor of Art, Art History, University of California, Los Angeles; retail manager, printed music, AMUSE Music Center. Solomon, Marisa (Voice, Piano) Bachelor of Arts, Music and German, California State University, Fullerton, Master of Art, German, California State University, Fullerton, Master of Music, Vocal Performance, University of California, Los Angeles, Doctor of Philosophy, Musicology, University of California, Los Angeles; instructor of voice, Pepperdine and California Lutheran Universities. Sullivan, John (Guitar, Songwriting) Bachelor of Arts, Music Education, Whittier College; elementary music specialist in parochial schools; vocal coach and choir director; director of music ministries, published songwriter. Sullivan, Martin (Trombone, Trumpet, French Horn, Low Brass) Masters in Jazz Performance, Manhattan School of Music. Bachelor of Arts Indiana University. Martin has performed with the Henry Mancini Institute and such jazz legends as Randy Brecker, Michele Legrand, Burt Bacharach, Dick Oatts and Dave Liebman, and has worked in the L.A. studio scene, recording for Christina Aguilera and Rancid's Tim Armstrong among others. An extremely sought after trombonist in the Los Angeles Jazz scene and as an educator. Terzian,
Garik (Cello) Bachelor of
Arts, Cello Performance, Babajanian Music College, Armenia, Master of Music,
Cello Performance, Komitas State Conservatory, Armenia; pursuing Master of
Music, Cello Performance, University of Southern California; soloist with
Chihuahua Symphony Orchestra. Verga, Jack (Percussion) Bachelor of Arts, California State University, Long Beach; private studies with Murray Spivak, Richard Wilson and Louis Bellson; professional drummer in rock, jazz, blues, soul, reggae, Brazilian, top-40 and country music genres. Von Kleist, Hugh (Woodwinds) Pursuing Bachelor of Arts, Jazz, California State University, Long Beach; saxophonist/leader of swing quartet that performs at the Sky Room; elementary instrumental music specialist. Von Kleist, Sylvia (Voice) Many years of professional experience in and around Southern California. Sylvia has performed in Las Vegas, The Home Depot Center, had club gigs at the Sky room in Long Beach and worked with Disney Productions and TBN Network television. Wang, Qiang John (Violin, Viola) Bachelor of Arts, Music, Shanghai Conservatory, Master of Music, Violin Performance, Roosevelt University, Chicago, advanced studies at University of Southern California; winner of Starling/Gee International Scholarship Audition; performed with Chicago, Shanghai Symphony and Hollywood Bowl Orchestras. Worley, Lee (Woodwinds) Bachelor of Music in Saxophone Performance, University of Texas at Austin; Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts (in progress), University of Southern California; Saxophone Teacher for middle and high school students, University of Texas at Austin Longhorn Band Camp (2000); Private/Master Class Instructor, Cedar Park Middle and High Schools (1999-2001); performer and studio musician in solo, chamber and orchestral work. Wurmbrand, Alex (Violin) University of California, Santa Cruz, Bachelor of Music with Honors, Violin Performance, New England Conservatory of Music, Master of Music, Violin Performance; Arts Bridge Scholar, 1999; winner, UCSC Student Concerto Competition, 1998; American Youth Symphony; experienced Suzuki violin teacher. Yoo, Judy (Violin, Piano) Masters of Music Violin Performance, New England Conservatory, Boston MA. Recorded for numerous television and film projects, residency as concertmaster for Metrowest Symphony 2006, has performed with over fifteen symphonies na | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
