“Through Discovery to Reminiscence”

“Eclectic Joy”

"Angel Appreciation Event"

“Power”

"South Couty Strings Holiday Concerts"

"Colton Hall Music Recital with the Khudyev Brother & Aleksey Klyushnik"

"Through Strength to Transformation"

"Chamber Players Master Classes with Jon Nakamatsu & Jung-Ho Pak"

"Chamber Players Outreach Concerts"

"Open Orchestra Rehearsals"

"Chamber Players Benefit Concert"

"Chamber Players visit South County Strings"

"The World of Joy & Beauty"

Youth Music Monterey County presents - Concert 1
“Through Discovery to Reminiscence”



On Sunday, October 28th 2012        The YMMC Orchestras opened its season premiere concert at the Sunset Center in Carmel with new music director/conductor Farkhad Khudyev, who was also featured as the events violin soloist performing Beethoven’s beautiful Romance in F Major.

View Maestro Farkhad Khudyev’s bio here



Free tickets provided to youth, including 35 student musicians from the up and coming Youth Orchestra Salinas (YOSAL). This concert was an inspiration to both the YMMC orchestra youth musicians and its audience who heard and felt the grand new energy and passion for classical music Maestro Khudyev was able to convey to his students and the audience alike. The concert was hailed from critics all around and was a great accomplishment to the organization. Lyn Bronson writes in Peninsula Reviews “…a heartwarming and exciting event at Sunset Center on Sunday afternoon as Youth Music Monterey County (YMMC) hit one out of the ballpark while presenting the first concert of its 2012-2013 season. And, as a double header, YMMC also on this occasion introduced its new Music Director and Conductor, Farkhad Khudyev. Khudyev is also a fine violinist and appeared as the soloist during the concert performing Beethoven’s Romance In F major, Op. 50. His performance made a pleasing impression, as did the nice rapport he seemed to have with all the young orchestra players. It was a big step choosing a new Music Director, and it is obvious that the search committee has chosen well. I felt a great sense of pride after hearing this YMMC concert and we heard playing that was the equal of many community orchestras.” (abbreviated from Peninsula Reviews)

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Khudyev Brothers Concert
“Eclectic Joy”

On Saturday, November 3^rd 2012    Maestro Farkhad Khudyev presented a Masterclass and Chamber Recital his talented musician family including brothers Eldar Khudyev (violinist) & Emil Khudyev (clarinetist) and sister-in-law Nozomi Marusawa (pianist). The performance was well received, showcasing a variety of repertoire and styles, including a piece written and performed by Maestro Khudyev. About 75 people were in attendance, and reviews credited each musician as a standout in their own right. Pianist Marusawa has been invited by the Carmel Music Society to return in the near future for a solo concert.



The YMMC Chamber Players were in for a special treat of a master class led by the Khudyev family. All chamber groups had an opportunity to perform in the master class and receive musical feedback for improvement. The students and teachers found the afternoon rewarding and inspiring, and were observed by a small audience of invited guests of parents and Max and Mary Bragado from the Monterey Symphony. One chamber ensemble was featured as the concert opening group and performed a piece titled Concerto for four violins in G Major by Georg Philipp Telemann. The audience was excited to hear the Chamber Players earlier than usual in their concert season, and look forward to their upcoming events in the Spring 2013. Read the full review by editor Lynn Bronson for Peninsula Reviews here.

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Fall 2012 Angel Appreciation Event

An Angel Network appreciation event was held for supporters of the music programs of Youth Music Monterey County for donations of $500 or more. In addition to the afternoon of music and merriment at the home of the Oh’s in Monterey with student performances, good food and great friends, Angel’s also receive special benefits including 2 dress circle tickets for every concert per season, and a complimentary concert cd per year.

More information about becoming an Angel or to make a donation can be found online here or you can mail your donation to Youth Music Monterey County, 546 Hartnell Street, Suite B Monterey, CA 93940

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YMMC Winter Set Auditions for New Members or to change orchestras

Wednesday, November 14th 2012

New musicians are encouraged to audition throughout the year. YMMC held a formal day for auditions for its winter session for new students or to change orchestras on November 14^th at Monterey High School to accommodate the growing number of students who find out about the program after the school year has started, and other various reasons. Ten new musicians were accepted into the orchestra programs, and three students changed orchestras from Junior Youth to Honors. We are finding the Winter set of formal auditions necessary to formally accept new musicians into the program. Our next audition date will be Wednesday, February 20^th from 4:00 pm 5:30 pm, by appointment at Monterey High School in the band room. Musicians can apply online and request an appointment here

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YMMC Honors Orchestra side-by-side the Monterey Symphony

"Power"

On November 16th 17th & 18th 2012 the YMMC Honors Orchestra played side-by-side the Monterey Symphony at the Steinbeck Institute for the Arts in Salinas & the Sunset Center, Carmel “La Forza del Destino” (The Force of Destiny) overture. This piece was presented by twenty-nine student musicians from the YMMC Honors Orchestra. They were coached by the Monterey Symphony musicians in a retreat and three full rehearsals led by Maestro Max Bragado-Darman. They also had time to get each other through an informal dinner and playing an acquaintance game of 20 questions. This was the first time the students were presented at all three subscription concerts, including two at the Sunset Center. This increased the awareness of the collaboration and activities to more audience members and Symphony patrons, who enjoyed the packed stage and powerful music “full of vitality and its usual charm” as stated by Lyn Bronson in Peninsula Reviews. A complete review can be read online here.

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South County Strings School Holiday concerts

December 19^th & 21^st, 2012



John Thomas Fritz directed the student string ensembles of San Antonio & Bradley Union Schools in south Monterey County for their first concert event of the year. The performances were held at each school campus during an in-school assembly and additionally, at Fort Hunter Liggett in Bradley.

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Youth Music Monterey County is proud to announce:
Maestro Farkhad Khudyev, violinist performing at the
Colton Hall Music Series
With special guests, Emil Khudyev on clarinet & Aleksey Klyushnik on bass

Tuesday, February 12^th

7:30 pm

Colton Hall
570 Pacific Street, Monterey

Admission is free
Reservations are required-space is limited and not wheel chair accessible. The phone number for ticket reservations is:
(831) 646-5640

The Khudyev Brothers and Aleksey Klyushnik’s performance will feature a special journey all the way from the Baroque period to the 21^st century. A geographically rich and beautiful program will include music from Germany, Russia, Austria, Armenia, Finland, Macedonia, Argentina, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan. An unusual combination of instruments (Clarinet, Violin and Bass) will convey different sounds and colors bringing the whole World together.

Farkhad and Emil Khudyev are originally from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan and Aleksey Klyushnik comes from Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine. They met at Yale University when they were getting their Master of Music Degrees. They have performed together at venues like Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center. Farkhad, Emil and Aleksey are excited to perform at historic Colton Hall and to bring their unique program to the Peninsula.

Musical selections include:

J. S Bach, Adagio & Fuge:  Violin Sonata No.1, BWV 1001 
N. Paganini, Caprice No. 13 for solo violin
A. Khachaturian, Prelude for solo clarinet
A. Nichifor, Carnix for solo clarinet
J. S. Bach: Prelude to the Cello Suite No.1, BWV1007
J. S. Bach: Gigue to the Cello Suite No.3, BWV 1009
T. Hauta-Aho,Kadenza for solo double bass
F. Khudyev, Dialogue for violin and clarinet
L. van Beethoven, Allegro commodo: Duo Woo 27 No. 1
R. Gliere, Duo for violin and cello (arranged for bass)
GavotteCraddle Song
F. Khudiyev, Dialoge for violin and double bass
A. Piazzolla, Oblivion (arranged for clarinet, violin and double bass)
E. Mansurov, Bayaty (arranged by Farkhad Khudyev and Aleksey Klyushnik)



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Peter Mellinger photo ©Mike Guardino


2013: Celebrating our 25th season!

Overture to Nabucco by Giuseppe Verdi
Photos Rosie Campagna

HONORS ORCHESTRA

Overture to “Leonore”, no. 3, op. 72 by Ludwig V. Beethoven
Una Furtiva Lagrima (from Opera L'elisir d'amore) by Gaetano Donizetti
            Vocal Soloist: Ben Gulley
Ave Maria by Giuseppe Verdi
            Vocal Soloist: Rebecca Davis
La Boheme (Finale, Act 1) by Giacomo Puccini
        Vocal Soloists: Rebecca Davis & Ben Gulley
Finale (3^rd mov’t) Violin Concerto in g minor by Max Bruch 
                Violin Soloist: Peter Mellinger





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YMMC Chamber Players Outreach Concerts

Currently in their third season, the YMMC Chamber Players are committed to providing a professional model of music making for motivated young musicians. Wishing to instill a sense of personal responsibility, community and appreciation for audiences and supporters, the Chamber Players are committed to bringing performances into the community, collaborating with other organizations and giving back. The Chamber Players perform each season in local retirement communities in order to bring music to people who may find it a challenge to attend a concert. The Chamber Players also travel to public schools in south Monterey County to YMMC'S South County Strings program, which provides in-school music instruction to underserved communities in south Monterey County. The Chamber Players will travel to San Antonio and Bradley Union Schools this season to give demonstrations on their instruments with solos and literature from their current season. This helps bridge the geographical gap between our Orchestras and South County Strings Program while providing peer-to-peer music instruction. The Chamber Players will also take questions from the South County Strings students and sit in with them in their classroom rehearsal in preparation for their debut performance side-by-side the Junior Youth Orchestra & Orchestra in the Schools, on Saturday, May 4^th at 2:00 pm at the Steinbeck Institute for Art & Culture (Sherwood Hall) in Salinas.

Saturday, March 16th at 3:00 pm
Forest Hill Manor
551 Gibson Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Community outreach concert for residents of Forest Hill


Sunday, March 17th at 2:30 pm
Canterbury Woods
651 Sinex Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Community outreach concert for residents of Canterbury Woods

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Master Class with world famous pianist Jon Nakamatsu

Wednesday, February 20th
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Hidden Valley Music Seminars
88 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley
FREE & OPEN to the PUBLIC

Read a review of the event by Lyn Bronson online at PENINSULA REVIEWS


Sunday, April 14th from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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