Melinda Rice is glad to return to the Pasadena All City Orchestra this year after working as a violin coach with the students last year. She also serves as a…
With her “velvet tones” and “expressive manner”, soprano Amanda A. Keenan is a voice to be heard [and seen]! Ms. Keenan is a native to Southern California, where she completed…
Kyle Smith began playing the trumpet in fifth grade under the direction of Jack Taylor. Upon graduating from Temple City High School, he attended California State University, Fullerton, where he graduated…
Hailed as “sensitive and precise” and “hauntingly beautiful” (New Classic LA), James Onstad is an active performer at the leading edge of classical music. Audiences across America have seen him…
Gary Yearick received his Bachelor of Music Degree from Long Beach State University in 1979. He has a Single Subject Credential in Music, and a Junior College Life Credential. Gary has…
Valrie Pettiford Soloist Valarie Pettiford’s career glitters like the lights on Broadway. An award-winning triple-threat, Valarie has worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment, but has never let…
Pin Chen began studying the violin with her father at the age of six and has been teaching private violin and viola lessons since she was 14 years old. She…
Lee Poulis has been critically praised for his “commanding presence” and for his “dark baritone, rich in color,” calling it a voice “of power and beauty.” Twice named Best Young…
Jack Taylor, a former member of PYSO, is now recognized as one of the top music educators in Southern California. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University…
Tracy Van Fleet is pleased to be returning to sing with the Pasadena Symphony. Her rich and warm mezzo soprano has earned critical acclaim singing from Walt Disney Concert Hall…