Press Releases

PVYO Welcomes Three New Staff Members!

The Potomac Valley Youth Orchestra, (PVYO) is pleased to announce some exciting news about the 2019 – 2020 Concert Season.  First, we would like to welcome Dr. Mark Schuppener as PVYO String Specialist.  Dr. Schuppener brings a wealth of experience in music education,...

Jennifer VanPetten to lead “Sinfonia”

PVYO is excited to announce that Mrs. Jennifer VanPetten will lead the PVYO "Sinfonia" for advanced string players in grades 6-9.    The goal of the Sinfonia will be to provide a challenging, exciting, and engaging string orchestra for motivated and advancing...

Ceylon Mitchell to lead Flute Choir

Ceylon Narvelle Mitchell II is an active freelance performer and music educator in the Washington D.C. metro area. He is currently a graduate student at the University of Maryland School of Music in College Park under Dr. William Montgomery. Recent achievements...

Area’s Top Educators & Conductors Join PVYO

The Potomac Valley Youth Orchestra, (PVYO) is delighted to announce exciting enhancements to our great team of educators and conductors.  First, we would like to welcome David Levin and Scott Herman to the PVYO team! Mr. Levin will be joining PVYO as Music Education...

Exciting New PVYO Concert Band for Grades 6-9!!!!

For the 2013 – 2014 season, PVYO will offer a Concert Band for students in grades 6 through 9 in addition to our 9th through 12th grade PVYO Wind Ensemble. Robert Dahlin, long-time PVYO conductor and 2006 – 2007 Montgomery County Teacher of the Year will lead the...