Nonprofit Performing Arts Organization in Kansas City

Meet Our Team

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Supporting the Future of Music

The members of the Youth Symphony of Kansas City Board, Artistic, Administrative, and Development staff work tirelessly together in pursuit of YSKC’s mission to challenge, educate and inspire students through meaningful and enriching musical experiences

Gregory A. Carroll

Director of Development

Vibraphone, Percussion

Elana James

Performing and Recording Artist

Violin

Jordan Williams

Engineering Artist

Viola

2012-2014

Erik Nielsen

Chief Conductor of the Bilbao Symphony Orchestra

Oboe and Harp

1988-1995

Chris Komer, NJSO

Principal Horn, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

French Horn

Dr. Alex Ruthmann

Associate Professor of Music Education and Music Technology & Associate Professor of Interactive Media and Business - New York University

French Horn

1993-1996

Michelle Huey

Alumni

Double Bass

2012-2013

Susan Weber-Hall

Freelance Violinist

Violin

1963-1970

Maddie Fitzgerald

Participant Relations Coordinator - Music for All

Horn

2007-2012

Michael Reichman

General Manager/COO of the York Symphony Orchestra

Flute

2002-2004

Opus 76 Quartet

Steven C. Murray

Executive Director

Violin, Trombone

Keith Stanfield

Artistic Director

Violin

Alex Long

Development Associate

Steven D. Davis

Symphony Orchestra Conductor

Alex Ayala

Program & Admissions Officer

Voice

Uzziel Pecina

Higher Education Professional

Guitar, Percussion, Voice

Benny Lee

Board Member

Clarinet

Jana Larsen

Real Estate Advisor - ReeceNichols Real Estate

Handbells, Voice

Dr. Ian Coleman

Chair of Department of Performing Arts - William Jewell College

Trombone, Composition

Reachel Beichley, Chair

Traditional Labor Law Practice Group Director, Littler Law Firm

Piano

Robin Boswell

Community Volunteer

Linda Stevens, Treasurer

Community Volunteer

Matthew Pavon

YSKC Workshop Conductor

Anna Cook

Debut Orchestra Conductor

Cello

Amanda Kremer

Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor

Horn

Michelle Davis

Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor

Viola

Raffaele Cipriano

Repertory Orchestra Conductor

Employment Opportunities

Interested in joining the YSKC team? We offer several opportunities for employment at our nonprofit performing arts organization in Kansas City.

Employment Opportunities