The Rappahannock Youth Orchestra

The primary purpose of the Rappahannock Youth Symphony is to provide young dedicated musicians the opportunity to develop advanced ensemble and performance skills that will enable them to grow to their fullest potential as musicians and performers. The RYS is dedicated to nurturing young talent and enriching the community through the performance of music. The Rappahannock Youth Orchestra was founded in 1996 by Mrs. Deborah Tripp as a 501(c) 3 organization, with the idea in mind to offer an additional challenge to the more advanced player. The orchestras were founded as a supplement to the school programs and served to raise the standard of playing in public, private, and home schools.

The primary purpose of the Rappahannock Youth Symphony is to provide young dedicated musicians the opportunity to develop advanced ensemble and performance skills that will enable them to grow to their fullest potential as musicians and performers. The RYS is dedicated to nurturing young talent and enriching the community through the performance of music. The Rappahannock Youth Orchestra was founded in 1996 by Mrs. Deborah Tripp as a 501(c) 3 organization, with the idea in mind to offer an additional challenge to the more advanced player. The orchestras were founded as a supplement to the school programs and served to raise the standard of playing in public, private, and home schools. Since 1996 the RYO/RYS has given opportunities to young people from the ages of 10-18 (in the Greater Fredericksburg Area) to excel in the performance of community concerts. The young people become members who enjoy both the educational and social benefits that RYS extends to them. These members especially enjoy meeting other young people with similar interests and talents.

Ryan Ashley Nobles, Executive Director
Ms. Nobles obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from the University of Mary Washington. While attending the University of Mary Washington she was principal cellist in the University-Community Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra. Ms. Nobles is currently a private cello instructor in the greater Fredericksburg area. She is a member of the University of Mary Washington Friends of the Orchestra Board, Rappahannock Music Society, and American Federation of Musicians. Ms. Nobles performs in the Piedmont Symphony Orchestra, Rappahannock POPS Orchestra, and the Kingswood String Quartet.

Dr. Kevin P. Bartram, Conductor, Symphonic Orchestra
Kevin Patrick Bartram is beginning his seventh year as orchestra director at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, after having served as assistant professor and orchestra director at Gettysburg College, in Pennsylvania. Dr. Bartram received his doctor of musical arts in music education from Shenandoah Conservatory of Music in Winchester, Virginia, and he has degrees from the University of Missouri-Columbia in orchestral conducting and Northwestern University in music education. With more than 20 years of experience at the college and public school levels, Dr. Bartram has a track record of producing extraordinary orchestras. Under his direction, his high school ensembles won several national competitions performing professional level (Grade VI) literature. He has received two superintendents' awards for outstanding teaching, and he was awarded Exemplary Music Program in Maryland by the Maryland Music Educators Association. In 2000, the Grammy Foundation named Dr. Bartram’s music program to be among the top 100 in the nation. Dr. Bartram is in demand as a guest conductor and adjudicator. Recently, he has conducted the All-County Orchestras of Spotsylvania, Stafford, and Prince William. He has also conducted All-County orchestras in Harford County (MD), Howard County, Anne Arundel County (twice), and the Tri-County (Southern MD) orchestras. He judges annually for Music in the Parks, Inc. and Spectrum (Fiesta-Val) competitions. He founded and directed the Maryland Wind Symphony, and has been assistant conductor of the Missouri Symphony. As conductor of the University of Mary Washington-Community Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Bartram has enjoyed rapid success and resounding accolades. The UMW-CSO, whose 85 members come from the university and the community, is one of the most successful organizations on campus. The orchestra is highly respected for its musicianship and its mission to support students and the region.

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4/19/09: The Rappahannock Youth Orchestra

Talented young musicians from Virginia perform classical works.

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Talented young musicians from Virginia perform classical works.

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