What People are Saying about the YSO
Following the YSO's collaboration with Sphinx Music in October 2007, Sphinx Executive Director Tania McGee wrote:
"Bravo to you on your drive, initiative and good will in reaching out and finding ways to collaborate with partners... We think of our collaboration with the Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra with respect, fondness and pride, particularly, because of the sincere care and thought you have put into the work that you do."
February 2008 Ypsilanti Courier Article
"The YSO is extraordinarily important to the cultural fabric of Ypsilanti. This dedicated group of musicians adds creative depth to an area already rich with history. I will continue to support the YSO because of the invaluable contributions they make towards helping Ypsilanti stay a unique and vibrant place to be."
- Linda French, Sidetrack Bar & Grill
Ypsilanti’s Small Business
Person of the Year (2004)
"Having a variety of cultural options is vital to a community's quality of life. The YSO provides wonderful performances that entertain and promote interest in music."
- Brian Robb,
Ypsilanti City Councilman, 3rd Ward
Concert-goers enjoyed picnic food supplied by local merchants.
Audience members were treated to music by the river at the YSO’s May 24 concert.
Concert sponsors Eric Dotzauer of the Ypsilanti Depot Town Association, Tom Freeman and Jon Keith of the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission.
This past Memorial Day weekend, the YSO performed its first-ever outdoor concert at Riverside Park in Ypsilanti. The weather was perfect as the audience enjoyed this musical tribute to the holiday. Plans are already underway for another outdoor concert in 2009.
The concert was co-sponsored by Target Corporation and the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission.
The YSO was pleased to work with EMU intern Katelyn Bridson this past summer. Katelyn will be graduating in December, 2008, with a B.S. in Public Relations and a Marketing minor. Katelyn’s accomplishments include serving as Treasurer for the Eastern Michigan University Public Relations Student Society of America, and functioning as an account executive for ExPRessions Public Relations, a student-run public relations firm. Katelyn is from South Lyon, Michigan. The YSO greatly appreciates Katelyn’s contributions!
