The Louisville Youth Orchestra (LYO) today announced the appointment of Michele Barbosa as conductor of the Repertory Orchestra. In her role, Ms. Barbosa will lead a full symphonic orchestra with strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. It includes student musicians who are prepared and eager to learn diverse repertoire of intermediate to advanced levels.
“I am honored to join an organization with such a rich history of music education in our community,” said Ms. Barbosa. “Leading the Repertory Orchestra is an exciting opportunity, as it is often the first opportunity for young musicians to practice and perform the full symphonic experience. I look forward to working with these talented musicians as we help to create an extraordinary experience for them and the community.”
Michele was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil and holds a Bachelor of Music Performance in Violin and Music Education from the University of Kentucky and a Masters degree in Music Education from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music. Michele was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil and holds a Bachelor of Music Performance in Violin and Music Education from the University of Kentucky and a Masters degree in Music Education from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music.
Michele has performed as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral musician across North America, South America and Europe. In Brazil, Michele was an active orchestra musician in the main orchestras of Sao Paulo, including the Experimental Repertoire Orchestra. As a chamber musician, Michele participated in acclaimed international festivals of Brazil, such as Campos do Jordao International Festival and Santa Catarina International Festival and performed in several venues throughout the Czech Republic and Italy. Michele is the Orchestra Director at the Youth Performing Arts School, holds a private teaching studio, and regularly performs with the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra, chamber groups around Louisville, and other regional orchestras in KY.
