The Dublin Youth String Orchestra
Established in 2000, DYSO began as an outlet for students in the Dublin Orchestra program desiring a challenge above and beyond their regular classroom learning. Through its first 20 seasons, DYSO grew to include over 100 members each year, and remains recognized as an exemplary youth orchestra program in and out of Ohio. In 2015, DYSO expanded to two ensembles, Green and Gold. The end of the 19-20 season was cut short by pandemic school shut-downs. We were grateful to return as one ensemble in the fall of 2021 to start the rebuilding process. Now the DYSO program again brings together students from all three Dublin high schools, all five Dublin middle schools, and several Dublin elementary schools, in the combined pursuit of musical excellence.
In 2017, DYSO Gold competed in the National Orchestra Festival in Pittsburgh, earning a Superior rating. DYSO ensembles have been selected to perform at the Ohio Music Education Association's Professional Conference in 2003, 2008, 2016, and 2020.
The piece "Dublin" was commissioned from Bob Phillips for the 2008 OMEA conference performance, and the piece "Deliberate Diversions" was commissioned from Brian Balmages for the 2020 OMEA conference. DYSO commissioned another work in 2023, this time collaborating with local composer Erica Donahoe for "Moroccan Nights." In spring 2024, Dublin teacher Jason Nippert composed his first piece for string orchestra, and DYSO premiered "Broadside."
DYSO ensembles have also traveled extensively around the state, participating in masterclasses with conductors at the Cincinnati Symphony, the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music, the Cleveland Institute of Music, Baldwin-Wallace Unviersity Conservatory of Music, and Mount Vernon Nazarene University. DYSO has performed at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, and performs regularly throughout the Dublin community.
DYSO rehearses one evening each week, October through March. Membership is open to any Dublin Orchestra student in grades 5-9, while students in grades 10-12 may volunteer as an "RA" - Rehearsal Assistants gain leadership experience and service hours by helping with administrative work, coaching sectionals, and modeling technique and musicality during rehearsals.
In 2017, DYSO Gold competed in the National Orchestra Festival in Pittsburgh, earning a Superior rating. DYSO ensembles have been selected to perform at the Ohio Music Education Association's Professional Conference in 2003, 2008, 2016, and 2020.
The piece "Dublin" was commissioned from Bob Phillips for the 2008 OMEA conference performance, and the piece "Deliberate Diversions" was commissioned from Brian Balmages for the 2020 OMEA conference. DYSO commissioned another work in 2023, this time collaborating with local composer Erica Donahoe for "Moroccan Nights." In spring 2024, Dublin teacher Jason Nippert composed his first piece for string orchestra, and DYSO premiered "Broadside."
DYSO ensembles have also traveled extensively around the state, participating in masterclasses with conductors at the Cincinnati Symphony, the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music, the Cleveland Institute of Music, Baldwin-Wallace Unviersity Conservatory of Music, and Mount Vernon Nazarene University. DYSO has performed at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, and performs regularly throughout the Dublin community.
DYSO rehearses one evening each week, October through March. Membership is open to any Dublin Orchestra student in grades 5-9, while students in grades 10-12 may volunteer as an "RA" - Rehearsal Assistants gain leadership experience and service hours by helping with administrative work, coaching sectionals, and modeling technique and musicality during rehearsals.
The Directors
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Mr. Matthew Hawley
Karrer Middle School, 1999-Present MA Educational Administration - The Ohio State University Bachelor of Music Education & Cello Performance - The Ohio State University Mr. Hawley is in is 25th year teaching in Dublin City Schools, where he also coaches Cross Country. He maintains a small private cello studio and is principal cellist for the Central Ohio Symphony. In his spare time, he enjoys running, spending time outdoors, watching the Buckeyes, and spending time with family and friends. His wife is Amy, and he has two daughters, Hayden and Hanna.
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Ms. Kathryn Liddle
Grizzell Middle School, 2006-Present MA String Pedagogy - The Ohio State University BM Music Education & Violin Performance - Miami University Ms. Liddle is in her 19th year as an educator - she enjoys collaborating with the other Dublin Middle School Strings Teachers and working with talented students from across the district in the DYSO program. In addition to teaching, Ms. Liddle is proud to serve on the Executive Board of the Dublin Educators' Association and the Board of Directors for the Dublin Community Bands organization and Capriccio Columbus. Musically, Ms. Liddle is a member of the Dublin Cornet Band, Dublin Wind Symphony, Capriccio Columbus Choir, performs in the Central Ohio Symphony on violin and viola, and plays violin in a Celtic Combo band for fun.
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Mr. Mike Brosius
Davis Middle School, 2012-Present MA Educational Leadership - Ashland University Bachelor of Music Education - The Ohio State University Mr. Brosius received the OSTA Young String Teacher of the Year Award for the 2015-2016 school year and served as OMEA South Central Region Orchestra Chair for 2016-2019. As a bassist, he performs with the Newark-Granville Symphony and regularly appears as a clinician and guest artist for The Ohio State University's "Bass Day" workshop and summer Bass Camp. Mr. Brosius lives in Dublin with his wife, Liz, daughter Molly, and cat Fozzie Bear Brosius.
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Mr. Amadeus Twu
Eversole Run Middle School, 2021-Present Bachelor of Music Education - Michigan State University Mr. Twu is in his 3rd year as an educator. During his time at Michigan State University, Mr. Twu was the assistant principal cellist of the MSU Symphony Orchestra. He has worked with multiple orchestra programs in the state of Michigan, including Ann Arbor's Pioneer High School. In his spare time, Mr. Twu is a big foodie and loves anything related to sushi.
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Ms. Stephanie Hanson
Sells Middle School, 2022-Present Bachelor of Music Education - The Ohio State University Ms. Hanson is in her 8th year as an educator and second year in the Dublin City Schools. Previous to Dublin, Stephanie spent 5 years in Ashland City Schools, where she taught Orchestra to grades 4-12.. In Ashland, her groups received multiple Superior ratings at OMEA Large Group State Orchestra Contest. Stephanie has been a guest clinician for many programs across Ohio. In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys hiking, exercising, and spending time with her family in the Leelanau Peninsula.
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