Symphonic Wind Ensemble
The Symphonic Wind Ensemble is an advanced level chamber ensemble for woodwind, brass, and percussion students, providing additional playing opportunities for advanced students. Symphonic Wind Ensemble students may also have the opportunity to play in Repertory Orchestra.
Conductor
Carl Kling
- Conductor, Symphonic Winds
- Staff member since 2024
Carl Kling has been active in music education since 1993. He holds a Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Texas Wesleyan University (Fort Worth, TX) and a Master of Music Degree in Conducting and Clarinet Performance from Stephen F. Austin State University (Nacogdoches, TX). Additional postgraduate studies at the Jacobs School of Music (Bloomington, IN) round out his formal education. Carl’s career path has offered opportunities to work with students at all levels, from beginners to advanced collegiate education in Texas, Missouri, and Kentucky.
Wood Winds
Horns
Presto! Strings is LYO’s year-one, beginner strings program. Presto! Strings is open to any and all 3rd through 5th graders interested in beginning violin, viola or cello. No musical experience is required. As a Presto! Strings student, you will be introduced to your instrument and work to become an aspiring musician in the group instruction setting.
The first of ten sessions will begin on February 4 at LYO’s St. Matthew’s rehearsal location. The group instruction will occur on Sunday afternoons beginning from 2-3pm. Tuition is $150. For $25, students may rent an instrument through LYO. Students may also supply their own instrument if they prefer. Tuition Assistance is available.
Presto! Strings at St. Matthews will be taught by our brand new Presto! Strings Coordinator, Ms. Sheronda Shorter.
