The Dublin Youth String Orchestra
DYSO was formed in 2000 to create an outlet for students in the Dublin Orchestra program who desire a challenge above and beyond their regular class work. DYSO meets once a week after school from October through March. DYSO membership is open to any Dublin student in grades 5-9. DYSO also includes student volunteers in grades 10-12 who perform a large portion of the administrative work and act as rehearsal assistants in the program. DYSO has representatives from all three high schools and all four middle schools, as well as several elementary schools. In 2015, DYSO expanded to two ensembles, Green and Gold.
Over the past 19 seasons DYSO has grown to over 100 members and has been recognized as an exemplary youth orchestra program. In 2017, DYSO Gold competed in the National Orchestra Festival in Pittsburgh and earned a superior rating. DYSO has performed at the Ohio Music Education Association 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 conference. The orchestras have also traveled extensively, participating in masterclasses with conductors at the Cincinnati Symphony, Baldwin-Wallace University, and the University of Cincinnati. DYSO has also performed at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, and performs regularly throughout the Dublin community.
Over the past 19 seasons DYSO has grown to over 100 members and has been recognized as an exemplary youth orchestra program. In 2017, DYSO Gold competed in the National Orchestra Festival in Pittsburgh and earned a superior rating. DYSO has performed at the Ohio Music Education Association 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 conference. The orchestras have also traveled extensively, participating in masterclasses with conductors at the Cincinnati Symphony, Baldwin-Wallace University, and the University of Cincinnati. DYSO has also performed at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, and performs regularly throughout the Dublin community.
The Directors
Mr. Mike Brosius
Davis Middle School, 2012-Present
Bachelor of Music Education - The Ohio State University
Davis Middle School, 2012-Present
Bachelor of Music Education - The Ohio State University
Mr. Matthew Hawley
Karrer Middle School, 1999-Present
Grizzell Middle School, 1999-2006
MA Educational Administration - The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Music Education & Cello Performance - The Ohio State University
Karrer Middle School, 1999-Present
Grizzell Middle School, 1999-2006
MA Educational Administration - The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Music Education & Cello Performance - The Ohio State University
Ms. Kathryn Liddle
Grizzell Middle School, 2006-Present
Northwest Local Schools, 2005-2006
MA String Pedagogy - The Ohio State University
BM Music Education & Violin Performance - Miami University
Grizzell Middle School, 2006-Present
Northwest Local Schools, 2005-2006
MA String Pedagogy - The Ohio State University
BM Music Education & Violin Performance - Miami University
Ms. Emily Rhoadhouse
Sells Middle School, 2017-Present
Bachelor of Music Education - Baldwin Wallace University
Sells Middle School, 2017-Present
Bachelor of Music Education - Baldwin Wallace University
