Greenwich Young Artists Philharmonic Names New Music Director

From Young Artists Philharmonic (YAP): The Board of Directors of the Young Artists Philharmonic (YAP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin Grow as the orchestra’s new Music Director. Mr. Grow becomes the third Music Director of YAP, as it begins its 59th season in September.

Benjamin Grow comes to YAP having worked with a wide array of ensembles from Chelsea Opera to The Broadway Chamber Players, and new music groups sinfonietta Ensemble Échappé. On being appointed the third Music Director for YAP, Mr. Grow said “I am thrilled with this appointment and thank the search committee and the board of directors. I look forward to working with and getting to know the talented students I met during the search process.” YAP conducted an extensive search for a new music director taking six months to thoroughly vet 50 qualified candidates from the U.S. and Europe through a rigorous process of reading resumes, watching performance videos, getting feedback from our young musicians on trial rehearsals, input from the Board of Directors and recommendations from the broader music community in Fairfield county. Jessica Kung, a member of the search committee said, “The appointment of Benjamin was made unanimously by the Board of Directors. The fact that everyone was united in their decision says a lot about the Board and its commitment to taking Young Artists Philharmonic to the next level.” Rainer Busch, a member of the Board of Directors and a long-time Greenwich resident said, “The Young Artists Philharmonic is excited to welcome Benjamin as its third Music Director. He impressed us with his energy, enthusiasm and musical excellence.” Young Artists Philharmonic has had a very successful 58th season with a performance at the Yale School of Music, a very successful gala at the Greenwich Water Club in early May and a final spring concert at the Italian Center, Stamford on May 20. YAP has also had very successful collaborations with Christ Church Greenwich Choir and Greenwich Symphony.

The 2018-2019 season promises to be another very exciting year with Mr. Grow as the new Music Director playing a pivotal role in the growth of the orchestra. The line-up for 2018-2019 includes continued partnerships with orchestras in Fairfield County as well as opportunities to perform challenging repertoire at new and world class concert halls.

Greg Robbins, Executive Director said, “I am really excited about all that we are planning to offer our musicians in the 2018-2019 season and can’t wait to share our programs with the students and their families.”

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