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GYO TO HOST THE DUKES OF DIXIELAND AT TILLES CENTER ON APRIL 11, 2010

Gemini Youth Orchestras will play host to the amazing Dukes of Dixieland in a special concert on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 5:30 & 7:00 PM. All GYO groups will participate in an All-American concert, with the Gemini Youth Symphony and certain other musicians backing the Dukes themselves.

New Orleans' Own Dukes of Dixieland are a six-piece traditional dixieland jazz group formed in 1974 by producer John Shoup. They have performed with the Syracuse Symphony, the Charleston Symphony, the New World Symphony and many other orchestral groups over the years. You can sample some of their albums here.

This exciting event will feature moderate ticket prices. Everyone is invited to attend, and group discounts will be available. The Dukes always bring down the house, so make sure you are are there for the fun! Let the good times roll!!

GYO Grad Honored by Newsday

Shalini Pammal, a June 2009 graduate of the Gemini program and Commack High School, received recognition from Newsday for her many awards and achievements. Read the Newsday article by clicking here.

Congratulations to Shalini and best of luck at Harvard!

... And yet another GYO Newsday Honoree -- Andie Cohn!

Longtime GYO flutist Andie Cohn received recognition recently from the Long Island Arts Alliance in this article.

Kudos to Andie on a budding career in the arts!