A message from
the President
Kenn Mainville
NBYO President & CEO
MOMENTS OF JOY
Some moments make life sweeter and more joyful.
Consider just this past year.
In May, the NBYO presented a gala concert to celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the 8th Canadian Hussars, graced by the presence of Her Royal Highness, Princess Royal, Princess Anne. People were dazzled, and many were moved to tears by the beauty, honesty and sensitivity of the performance.
In June, the NBYO was invited to the famed stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City, along with three youth orchestras from the USA. Our young musicians gave a beautiful performance, creating a deep, lasting affirmation for the young musicians, and a moving memory for their audience.
Sweet moments indeed - and a powerful declaration that New Brunswick musicians are ready for any stage, anywhere.
That includes stages all across New Brunswick, where they pour out their hearts for their audiences.
Our musicians know that in those audiences are the parents, families, friends and sponsors who are making their journey possible. Their gift in return is wonderful music played with excellence.
Powered by their gratitude, passion and joy, they create magical moments everywhere they go.
We hope you experience those moments here with us.
We also hope that behind the music, you hear our gratitude for your solidarity, support and encouragement. If our youth are ready, it’s because of you.
Enjoy the music!
(506) 961-1530
kmacleod@nbyo-ojnb.com
Musical
Programme
NBYO 2023-2024
Saturday,
June 11th, 2024
7:00 PM
Moncton Wesleyan Celebration Centre
Master of Ceremonies
Marshall Button
Conductor
Antonio Delgado
Festive Overture, Op. 96
D. Shostakovich
NBVGO
Compilation and arrangements
By Mike Maillet
Symphony No. 9
(de Nouveau Monde), Op. 95
A. Dvorak
IV. Allegro con fuoco
INTERMISSION
Selection of songs and stories of the band “Queen”:
With Narrator Marshall Button
• Izabelle Ouellet - Singer
• Gilberto Bermudez – Singer
• Jeunes Chanteurs D’Acadie – Director Nadine Hebert
• Mount Allison Choral Society – Director Kiera Galway
• Anglophone East School District Staff Choir – Director Leanne Delaney
• Mike Maillet – Guitar
• Noah Fisher – Bass Guitar
We respectfully request that you do not use flash photography, and to silence or turn off pagers and cell phones and refrain from texting during the concert.
Maestro
Antonio Delgado
Conductor
Antonio Delgado got all his early musical education in the world-renowned El Sistema program (National System of Youth and Children's Orchestras of Venezuela) in his home town of Caracas. Though Delgado began his musical life on the violin, he soon discovered his love and talent for conducting. Maestro Delgado began his conducting studies with Maestro Rodolfo Saglimbeni and pursued further training at the Canford School of Music in Wimborne, England where he learned from Maestro George Hurst, among others. From 2005 to 2010 Delgado was Musical Director of the 2nd largest South American theatre, Teresa Carreño, where he conducted a diverse range of music, garnering particular acclaim for his interpretations of ballet (Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet, Nutcracker among them) and opera (La Traviata, Lo Speziale and La Finta Semplice and others). Though he has conducted every major orchestra in Venezuela, Delgado has not hoarded his talents, as performance dates in Ecuador, Puerto Rico and Canada clearly attest.
Since July 2010, Delgado has been Musical Director and teacher in residence of Sistema New Brunswick, as well as Musical Director and Conductor of the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra, which he led to win at the Summa Cum Laude 2011competition held in Vienna, also to different tours in Canada, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany and the latest important performance at the ”Viennese Master Invitational” at the Carnegie Hall, New York City during the summer of 2023.
Since his arrival to NB, he has founded and conducted the “Moncton Youth Orchestra”, the “Sistema Children Orchestra and the Professional “Tutta Musica Orchestra” while serving as orchestra conductor for 6 years to the Universite de Moncton Opera productions such as: “Marriage of Figaro”, La Clemenza de Tito”, Dido and Eneas” and “Les Mousquetaires au couvent”, among others. In 2019 he returned to Caracas, Venezuela as a guest conductor for the production of Verdi’s “Rigoletto” at the Municipal Theatre.
In 2016, together with actor/director Marshall Button and The Capitol Theatre, he created a series of annual musicals combining local and national talent with great success. To date, these professional productions include: The Sound of Music, Oliver!, Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast, and The Wizard of Oz.
Maestro Delgado has always been compelled to work with local and Canadian renowned artists and bands like 1755, Chris Colepaugh, Kevin Lau, Jaelem Bhatem, David Myles, Measha Brueggergosman, Troiselle, James Hill & Anne Janelle.
As part of the “Canada 150” celebrations, he worked together with Academy Award winner Howard Shore, to premiere his composition “Sea to Sea” at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
Presenting Sponsors
Great Music.
Great Future.
Great Legacy.
Providing for the future of the NBYO is one of the most important things we can do for our community, our children and grandchildren.
Through a planned gift, you can:
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Enrich the cultural life of New Brunswick;
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Bring joy into the lives of thousands of people;
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Ensure our youth will continue to learn and perform great music for generations to come.
In the process, you will be making an eloquent and lasting personal statement about the value of the arts to inspire, unify and bring hope. You will leave a legacy ensuring your generosity lives on beyond your lifetime.
Contributions to the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra through your will, life insurance and annuities or securities, real estate or other properties will be used to endow NBYO music education programs, concerts, tours and the creation of new work.
If you are interested in leaving a musical legacy to generations yet to come, contact us
Don Matheson
Director of Community Engagement
New Brunswick Youth Orchestra
(506) 866-7920
drmatheson@nbyo-ojnb.com
www.nbyo-ojnb.com
About the
New Brunswick
Youth Orchestra
Our mission is to inspire children and youth to achieve their potential through learning and performing orchestral music. Businesses and individuals generously support NBYO through financial and in-kind contributions.
You’re invited to become a sponsor, supporting the development of outstanding young NB leaders and musicians.
2023 - 2024 Concert Dates
October 21, 2023
Tracadie
October 22, 2023
Bathurst
November 19, 2023
Woodstock
January 14, 2024
Saint John
February 11, 2024
Fredericton
March 23, 2024
Moncton
The Orchestra
2023-2024
Violin I
Rilès-Rémi Ould-Kaci
Iris Li
Emilie Duncan
Onika Gourdine-Mundell
Maya Guzman
Tashel Wagaarachchi
Izabel Brudkowski
Ella Nguyen
Daniela Vivas
Alex Zhang
Alexander Arnold
Sébastien Lavoie
Venya Nandakumar
John Shi
Charmaine Bagisetty
Maya Hubert
Ben Lewis
Violin II
Toluwanimi Osibanjo
Bella Breau
Borys Moiseiev-Lozhnikov
Ava Jimenez
Zin Somers
Emeka Nwafor
Erwan Keenan Lozada
Emanuel Balcazar
Danica Moss
Sadiya N'Dao
Alex Shaw
Emily O'Hara
Rowan Ryan
Katherine Murphy
Viola
Patryk Brudkowski
Emmett Flores
Manuella Umbay
Daniel Milliea
Vailan Kannie Sabido
Eve Arsenault
Shirley Felter-Gonen
Palin Doyle
Owen Lewis
Noémie Doiron
Marysol Boisvert
Berthley Assong
Cello
Maya Gariepy
Mayumi Jimenez
Alexander Delgado
Saraí Parra-Pérez
Charlotte Bagisetty
Sharon Farua
Oluwatobiloba Sadiq
Vince Gabriel Berceles
Jaynie Beers
Tanvi Karthikeyan
Daniel Akinwole
Sofia Guadarrama
Double Bass
Xavier Bélanger
Lucas Hartmann
Susan Erazo
Mutula Hekima-Kundu
Sofia Freitas
Julia Hidaka Ito
Clarinet
Liam Addis
Kalvin Rowe
Jeremy Sibrian
Carlos Daniel Avila
Lafay He
Flute
Zion De Joya
Nathaniel Hebert
Nino Ruel
Ryan Lopez
Kayle Razafindrainibe
Oboe
René Levesque
Zoe De Joya
Zion Adetoro
Chloe Short
Bassoon
Leo Cain
Isabelle Boudreau-Silver
Avalynn Dupuis
Lilia Kikuchi
Rémi Chan Tang
French Horn
Yeva Sibiryakova
Oriana Luc
Alexander Murphy
Arthur Ortiz
Trumpet
Emma Rose Bocklandt
Kaima Eruokwu
Leon Wagaarachchi
Juan Alvarez
Elliot Delgado
Jayden Masominu
Trombone
Amy Robichaud** (Moncton)
Destiny Fry (Baie Verte)
Ivy Clarke (Moncton)
Kingston Beckett (Saint John)
Rowan Blanch (Upper Nappan, NS)
Selena Tenass** (Moncton)
Tuba
Brody Murchison
Percussion
Matthew Tupy
Wynn Beverly
Arik Abazi
Aaron Randall-Glasby
Michael Gibson
Lucas Lavergne
Kim Lademora
Keyboard
Samuel Fong
Shiwoo Lee
Conductor
Antonio Delgado
Orchestra Manager
Erica Fisher
Production Manager
Gregory Parra
*** Concertmaster (Chair endowed in memory of James MacMurray)
** Principal 2nd Violin (Chair endowed in memory of Ericka Low)
** Section Principal
*Assistant to Section Principal
† Alternate member
Guest Artists
Izabelle Ouellet
Guest Artist
With over 15 years of captivating performances and 4500 shows, Izabelle is a powerhouse in the music industry. Beginning her career in 2005 after studying at the Université de Moncton in theatre, she gained recognition with her band Angry Candy and secured the runner-up spot on "Canada’s Got Talent" in 2012. Notably, her powerful voice attracted producer Henry Hirsch, leading to an EP that topped iTunes Canada's Pop charts.
Going solo in 2015, Izabelle impressed at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient in France, and her single "Caméléon" dominated Pop-Rock charts in New Brunswick for over 10 weeks. She continued to shine with a 2016 European tour and appearances at les Jeux de la Francophonie in Africa, captivating audiences even during the pandemic with virtual performances.
Beyond her musical talent, Izabelle is a dedicated advocate for the arts, inspiring students with motivational talks about pursuing artistic passions. She has shared stages with renowned artists like Serena Ryder, Deadmau5, and Colin James, earning praise from luminaries such as Measha Brueggergosman and Martin Short. Notably, Adele granted her permission to perform one of her songs on television.
Izabelle has also collaborated with NBYO as a guest artist. Looking ahead to 2024, Izabelle is set to return to her roots, blending musical genres to release new songs and delight her audience with another thrilling chapter in her career.
Guest Choirs
The Anglophone East Staff Choir
The Anglophone East Staff Choir is made up of dedicated staff members of the Anglophone East School District. This 60-member choir consists of Teachers, Educational Assistants, and District Staff members. We are thrilled and honored to be part of this wonderful musical ‘Queen’ tribute and beyond excited to sing alongside the
New Brunswick Youth Orchestra.
Les Jeunes chanteurs d'Acadie
Since 1969, Les Jeunes chanteurs d'Acadie choir have built an international reputation, first under the direction of its founder, Sister Lorette Gallant, and more recently under the direction of her great-niece, Nadine Hébert. Since its inception, the choir has gained national and international recognition in competitions and high-profile events throughout Canada, Cuba, the United States and Europe. Most recently, the choir performed with other distinguished Canadian choirs at the "Canada At Carnegie" event in New York City.
The choir, now consisting of more than 40 singers aged 11 to 18, continues to strive for musical excellence and boasts a multilingual repertoire of classical, traditional and modern arrangements. The variety of musical genres explored is a testament to the versatility of this young choir in its 50 years of existence. Les Jeunes Chanteurs
d'Acadie continue to spread the Acadian "joie de vivre" by singing songs from the traditional Acadian repertoire and can be heard on the Pommier doux and Chœurs d'ici, chansons d'ici recordings.
Mount Allison University
Choral Society
The Choral Society comprises mixed voices with a membership of
approximately 50 members. Singers typically include students enrolled in Music and other Mount Allison programs, faculty and staff members from the University community, as well as singers from the Sackville, Amherst and Moncton areas.
The music varies from large choral works to smaller pieces around a specific theme. Past works presented by the Choral Society include: Gabriel Fauré's Messe Basse, Frostiana by Randall Thompson, Old American Songs by Aaron Copland, a set of works by Ben Allaway, Pinkham's Christmas Cantata, Chichester Psalms by Leonard Bernstein, Psalm 150 by Schutz, John Rutter's Gloria, The Armed Man by Karl Jenkins, spirituals, and excerpts from operas.
The Choral Society looks forward to presenting Brahms Schicksalslied in their upcoming fall season, in collaboration with the New Brunswick Choral Federation.
David and Nancy Holt
Endowment Fund
The New Brunswick Youth Orchestra, Inc. is deeply grateful to the late David and Nancy Holt for their generous bequest of a $1 million endowment fund, with the investment income, earned annually, dedicated to the purchase and maintenance of musical instruments for Sistema NB.
Dr. Mary & Mark Pedersen
Instrument Bank
The ‘Dr Mary and Mark Pedersen Instrument Bank’ was announced at Sistema NB Centre in Moncton on Dec. 14. The new instrument bank, made possible by the Pedersens’ donation of $176,000, has enabled the NBYO to acquire 14 professional-level instruments, including Bass Clarinet, Oboe, English Horn, Bassoon, Bb & C Trumpets, French Horn, Trombone, Bass Trombone, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass for the orchestra.
NBYO Board
of Directors
Members
Réjean Boudreau, Chair
David Adams, Vice Chair
Denise Britt, Treasurer
Kathryn Hamer, Secretary
Eileen Bowes
Alexis Couture
Wade Hamilton
Jacques Poitras
Guy Richard
Dan Seems
Martina Colombo
HONORARY PATRON
The Honourable Brenda Murphy, Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick
HONORARY DIRECTORS
Hon. Graydon Nicholas
Hon. Herménégilde Chiasson
Hon. Dr. Marilyn Trenholme Counsell
Season Sponsors
Concert Sponsors
Partners
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