Conducting

Dr. Rick Barrantes Agüero is the Music Director of the Chester County Youth Orchestra (CCYO). He previously served as Assistant Conductor with the Temple University Symphony Orchestra and Penn Symphony Orchestras (University of Pennsylvania). He has also worked as a guest conductor with the following ensembles: Berks Sinfonietta, American Modern Ensemble, Mostly Modern Orchestra, Cairn University Symphony Orchestra, Youth Orchestra of Bucks County, PYO's Young Musicians Debut Orchestra, PIMF's Young Artists' Orchestra, and Delaware Orchestral Institute. His repertoire encompasses a vast range of symphonic and chamber music, from the Baroque period to contemporary works, including several world premieres. His main mentors include JoAnn Falleta, Kensho Watanabe, and José Luis Domínguez.

Chester County Youth Orchestra

"The Chester County Youth Orchestra offers students in grades 6-12 the opportunity to experience the joy of making music with a full symphony orchestra, allowing them to meet fellow musicians from school districts across Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties. CCYO is dedicated to providing young musicians in Southeastern Pennsylvania with the training to grow musically by performing challenging works from both the standard and pops orchestral repertoire. These talented students hone their performance skills and learn a wide variety of music. As members of the CCYO, students gain experience playing music of many different composers, styles, and time periods."

Any prospective students and families with questions can contact us or schedule an audition.

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