What they call their work
What they do
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Community Music Performances & Education 1 activity
- Enrich community cultural life through accessible concerts and outreachOrganizes and performs in concerts and outreach programs that connect young musicians with the broader community, offering accessible cultural experiences in Westchester County. These include scheduled seasonal concerts and participation in local arts events.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Foster community and teamwork among musicians through eventsOrganizes group outings and social events designed to build camaraderie, teamwork, and a sense of community among participating young musicians.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Provide music education and performance opportunities for young musiciansOffers orchestra programs that educate and provide performance opportunities for young musicians, including ensembles such as Youth 16, with concerts held in local venues like Larchmont Avenue Church. The organization has supported over 32 young musicians in its inaugural season and had 45 members participating in the spring season of 2025.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Support student access through scholarships and program resourcesProvides scholarships to ensure participation regardless of financial background and supplies necessary materials such as sheet music and performance attire. Also covers facility fees for rehearsals and performances to reduce barriers to access.
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Who they work with
- Association of Music Parents in Mamaroneck Schools Partner — Carey Federspiel serves as Co-President, supporting music education in the schools.
- Association of School Business Officials of New York Network — Brigid Siena co-chairs the professional development committee.
- Cindy D’Erasmo Partner — Artist-in-Residence in violin, contributing musical expertise to the program
- Dulwich College Partner — Larchmont Mamaroneck Youth Orchestra leadership provides string instruction and music education at this institution.
- Gabrielle Wittick Partner — LMYO Mentor providing guidance and support to young musicians
- Hauppauge Public Schools Partner — Brigid Siena serves as Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations.
- Hoff-Barthelson Music School Partner — Collaborates with the Hoff-Barthelson Music School for student participation in ensembles such as the Festival Orchestra and Viola Club.
- Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty Partner — Carey Federspiel is an associate broker at this firm, balancing her real estate career with arts advocacy.
- Larchmont Arts Festival Partner — Carey Federspiel co-chairs the festival, which provides performance opportunities for local musicians.
- Larchmont Avenue Church Partner — Hosts LMYO performances including the debut and upcoming spring concert.
- Larchmont Church Partner — Hosted the Youth 16’s concert on January 7, 2025.
- Mount Kenya Academy Partner — Location where Larchmont Mamaroneck Youth Orchestra leadership began teaching career and developed music education approach.
- North Shore Symphony Orchestra Partner — Brigid Siena has performed as a string bass player with this orchestra.
- Sound Symphony Partner — Brigid Siena has performed as a string bass player with this orchestra.
- Steve Augeri Band Partner — Collaborates with the Steve Augeri Band through touring and musical collaboration.
- Violet Widboom Partner — LMYO Mentor supporting youth development through music
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Integrated Arts Engagementmethodology: community_based_arts_collaborationBy offering accessible performances and sustained collaborations with the local community, we deepen public engagement with the arts and reinforce youth musicians’ sense of purpose, because performing for authentic audiences strengthens commitment and contextualizes learning beyond the rehearsal room.
- Ensemble-Based Music Educationmethodology: ensemble_based_music_educationBy engaging young musicians in orchestral ensembles, we develop both their musical proficiency and interpersonal skills, because collaborative performance fosters discipline, listening, and mutual accountability in a way that individual practice cannot.
- Professional Mentorship Modelmethodology: mentorship_modelBy connecting young musicians with experienced professional musicians through mentorship and artist-in-residence programs, we accelerate artistic growth and engagement, because direct exposure to expert practitioners increases motivation, aspiration, and real-world understanding of musical careers.