The Louisville Youth Orchestra (LYO) today announced the appointment of Matthew Lane as the Beginning Strings Director. In his role, Mr. Lane will be responsible for creating an entry level program that will introduce elementary school students to instrumental music education and create a pathway for them to explore orchestral music.
“Through our entry level educational programs, we intend to provide equitable access to string music education in our region,” said Matthew Vanover, LYO Executive Director. “Additionally, we hope that our beginning strings programs will recruit young musicians that, otherwise, may not have access to high-quality education in their school. Beginning strings programs will also become a conduit to feed advancing students into core LYO orchestra and ensembles.”
Mr. Lane will work with local schools, community groups, churches and other organizations to help create programs in underserved communities where students will be exposed to string instruments. He will create a multi-year curriculum to help students learn the basics of instrumental music and begin to explore orchestral music. Mr. Lane will also serve as the conductor for the LYO Serenade Orchestra.
“I am honored to join an organization with such a strong history of serving young musicians in our community,” said Matthew Lane, Beginning Strings Director. “I am passionate about helping young kids explore the wonderful world of string music and excited that the LYO is committed to make sure all kids have access to music.”
Mr. Lane is an Educator, Violinist, Conductor, and Luthier based in Louisville, Kentucky. He joined LYO as a middle school student in 1996 and continued through his Senior Year of High School. He studied Anthropology and Music at Centre College where he graduated in 2006. Following an apprenticeship, Mr. Lane opened the St Matthews location of Lane & Edwards Violins while continually planting and teaching beginning strings classes throughout the Greater Louisville area. In these capacities, Matt has had the privilege of working with students through many wonderful organizations including The Oldham County Schools Arts Center, The Virginia Chance School, The Louisville Youth Orchestra, Montessori School of Louisville, The Louisville Collegiate School, The
Louisville Suzuki Association, and more. Mr. Lane is also cofounder of the Concentus String Quartet, past Concertmaster of the Louisville Philharmonia Orchestra, and a past Conductor of the Kling Chamber Orchestra, a non-profit with a core mission to bring orchestral performances into nursing and care facilities.
