226: Forte: A glimmer of optimism for not-for-profit performing arts by David Rogers, YSO Executive Director
[Published online in the Yakima Herald-Republic July 24, 2023]
225: Forte: Yakima a great stop on the ‘Freeway Philharmonic’ by David Rogers, YSO Executive Director
[Published online in the Yakima Herald-Republic June 28, 2023]
224: Forte: Plenty of great music while Yakima symphony is on break by David Rogers, YSO Executive Director
[Published online in the Yakima Herald-Republic May 30, 2023]
223: Forte: Forte: Interested in opera? Here’s a good starting point by Justin Raffa, YSO Chorusmaster
[Published online in the Yakima Herald-Republic May 3, 2023]
222: Forte: Forte: Life with a musician can get loud (and repetitive) by Sara Mayo, YSO Principal Trombone
[Published online in the Yakima Herald-Republic April 5, 2023]
221: Forte: There is no such thing as inaccessible music by Ryan M. Hare, YSO Principal Bassoon
[Published online in the Yakima Herald-Republic March 8, 2023]
220: Forte: Romeo, Juliet, ‘West Side Story’ and the YSO by Denise Dillenbeck, YSO Concertmaster
[Published online in the Yakima Herald-Republic February 8, 2023]
219: Forte: A tribute to the amazing Maxine Hance by Anne Schilperoort, YSO Principal Keyboard
[Published online in the Yakima Herald-Republic January 11, 2023]
218: Forte: ‘Jack of all trades’ is welcome in world of music by David McLemore, YSO Principal Tuba
[Published online in the Yakima Herald-Republic December 14, 2022]
217: Forte: What is the value of toiling in obscurity? by Denise Dillenbeck, YSO Concertmaster
[Published online in the Yakima Herald-Republic November 16, 2022]
216: Forte: Busy autumn for YSO includes ‘American Portraits’ by David Rogers, YSO Executive Director
[Published online in the Yakima Herald-Republc October 19, 2022]
215: Forte: ‘Symphonic Sensations’ season starts Saturday by David Rogers, YSO Executive Director
[Published online in the Yakima Herald-Republic September 21, 2022]
214: Forte: Old and new to combine for stunning YSO seasonby David Rogers, YSO Executive Director
[Published online in the Yakima Herald-Republic August 24, 2022]
213: Forte: Vocalists preparing for a fantastic season by YSO Staff
[Published online in the Yakima Herald-Republic July 27, 2022]
212: Forte: Superstar violinist Joshua Bell to play with YSO by David Rogers, YSO Executive Director
[Published online in the Yakima Herald-Republic June 27, 2022]
211: Forte: Three blockbuster programs for June by David Rogers, YSO Executive Director
[Published online in the Yakima Herald-Republic May 31, 2022]
210: Forte: Villalobos Brothers to collaborate with Yakima Symphony Orchestra by David Rogers, YSO Executive Director
[Published online in the Yakima Herald-Republic May 3, 2022
209: Forte: Mahler’s Fifth Symphony encompasses everything by David Rogers, YSO Executive Director
[Published online in the Yakima Herald-Republic April 3, 2022]
208: Forte: Springtime, and the symphony is readyby David Rogers, YSO Executive Director
[Published online in the Yakima Herald-Republic March 8, 2022]
207: Forte: YSO will rock you with Queen songs by David Rogers, YSO Executive Director
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic February 10, 2022 (print) and online February 8, 2022]
206: Forte: Musical storytelling: Poteat and ‘Scheherazade’ by David Rogers, YSO Executive Director
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic January 13, 2022 (print) and online January 12, 2022]
205: Forte: Symphony to celebrate brilliance of John Williams by David Rogers, YSO Executive Director
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic December 16, 2021 (print) and online December 14, 2021]
204: Forte: ‘Tis the season for Holiday Pops Spectacular by David Rogers, YSO Executive Director
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic November 18, 2021 (print) and online November 16, 2021]
203: Forte: YSO is back on Capitol stage this weekend by David Rogers, YSO Executive Director
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic October 21, 2021 (print) and online October 18, 2021]
202: Forte: Not why I joined the Yakima Symphony Chorus by Al Fischer, Yakima Symphony Chorus
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic September 23, 2021 (print) and online September 21, 2021]
201: Forte: Mentoring great mentors by Josh Gianola, YSO Principal Percussion
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic August 26, 2021 (print) and online August 24, 2021]
200: Forte: Lifetime of singing started with old music books by Joann E. Benson, Yakima Symphony Chorus
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic July 1, 2021 (print) and online June 27, 2021]
199: Forte: Live performances multiplying, note by note
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic July 29, 2021 (print) and online July 26, 2021]
198: Forte: Celebrating the symphony with a stellar lineup by David Rogers, YSO Executive Director
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic June 3, 2021 (print) and online June 2, 2021]
197: Forte: Five decades of the Yakima Symphony Orchestra by Laura Schactler, YSO Violin
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic May 6, 2021 (print) and online May 4, 2021]
196: Forte: The exquisite magic of instruments and voice by Darline Charbonneau, Yakima Symphony Chorus
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic April 8, 2021 (print) and online April 4, 2021
195: Forte: The quest for the golden reed by Logan Esterline, YSO Oboe/English Horn
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic March 11, 2021 (print) and online March 9, 2021]
194: Forte: The brave new world of … TikTok by Sara Mayo, YSO Principal Trombone
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic February 11, 2021 (print) and online February 9, 2021]
193: Forte: Meet the cello section
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic February 4, 2021 (print) and online February 3, 2021]
192: Forte: Music education cannot be overstated by Debra Akerlund, YSO Violin
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic January 28, 2021 (print) and online January 27, 2021]
191: Forte: Concerto Competition highlights young musicians
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic January 21, 2021 (print) and online January 20, 2021]
190: Forte: Finding joy in the arts means letting go by Denise Dillenbeck, YSO Concertmaster
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic January 14, 2021 (print) and online January 13, 2021]
189: Forte: Collaborating with the chorus
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic January 7, 2021 (print) and online January 6, 2021]
188: Forte: Melancholy holiday brightened by London memories by Jeffrey Snedeker, YSO Principal Horn
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic December 31, 2020 (print) and online December 29, 2020]
187: Forte: Concerts bridge divide, bring Christmas joy by Anne Schilperoort, YSO Principal Keyboard
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic December 24, 2020 (print) and online December 22, 2020]
186: Forte: The flavor and color of music by David McLemore, YSO Principal Tuba
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic December 17, 2020 (print) and online December 16, 2020]
185: Forte by Denise Dillenbeck, YSO Concertmaster
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic December 10, 2020 (print) and online December 10, 2020]
184: Forte: Together in spirit during the holiday season
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic December 3, 2020 (print) and online December 1, 2020]
183: Forte: Forward actions in trying times
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic November 26, 2020 (print) and online November 26, 2020]
182: Forte: Privilege, the French horn and jazz heroes by Jeffrey Snedeker, YSO Principal Horn
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic November 19, 2020 (print) and online November 18, 2020]
181: Forte: Conversation and a Concert: Brahms
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic November 12, 2020 (print) and online November 11, 2020]
180: Forte: The true beauty that underlies all things by Denise Dillenbeck, YSO Concertmaster
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic November 5, 2020 (print) and online November 4, 2020]
179: Forte: Playing music now the way it was played then by Jeffrey Snedeker, YSO Principal Horn
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic October 29, 2020 (print) and online October 28, 2020]
178: Forte: Counting rests: Waiting for the next entrance by David McLemore, YSO Principal Tuba
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic October 22, 2020 (print) and online October 21, 2020]
177: Forte: Bach is soothing comfort in a troubled time by Denise Dillenbeck, YSO Concertmaster
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic October 15, 2020 (print) and online October 14, 2020]
176: Forte: Relive the YSO’s 2017 performance of Mozart’s ‘Haffner’ Symphony
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic October 8, 2020 (print) and online October 7, 2020]
175: Forte: Missing the sounds of music by Anne Schilperoort, YSO Principal Keyboard
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic October 1, 2020 (print) and online September 30, 2020]
174: Forte: The bassoon is more than an afterthought by Ryan M. Hare, YSO Principal Bassoon
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic September 24, 2020 (print) and online September 23, 2020]
173: Forte: Remembering Yakima’s ‘Rite of Spring’
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic September 17, 2020 (print) and online September 16, 2020]
172: Forte: YSO presenting popular classics on NWPB by Lawrence Golan, YSO Music Director
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic September 10, 2020 (print) and online September 9, 2020]
171: Forte: Tired of innovation, but in no hurry to open up by Sara Mayo, YSO Principal Trombone
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic September 3, 2020 (print) and online September 2, 2020]
170: Forte: Mexican composers comprise a range of styles by Jeffrey Snedeker, YSO Principal Horn
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic August 27, 2020 (print) and online August 25, 2020]
169: Forte: The role of repetition, in life and music by David McLemore, YSO Principal Tuba
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic August 20, 2020 (print) and online August 19, 2020]
168: Forte: Music at home from the music makers
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic August 13, 2020 (print) and online August 12, 2020]
167: Forte: There is satisfaction in action by Josh Gianola, YSO Principal Percussion
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic August 6, 2020 (print) and online August 4, 2020]
166: Forte: Beethoven and his mysterious Immortal Beloved by Denise Dillenbeck, YSO Concertmaster
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic July 30, 2020 (print) and online July 29, 2020]
165: Forte: Symphony cranks up the innovation
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic July 23, 2020 (print) and online July 22, 2020]
164: Forte: ‘The Devil Went Down to Georgia’ — and onto the YSO stage
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic July 16, 2020 (print) and online July 15, 2020]
163: Forte: Like a cedar, Beethoven’s Fifth endures
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic July 9, 2020 (print) and online July 8, 2020]
162: Forte: Column keeps symphony in touch with its friends
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic July 2, 2020 (print) and online July 2, 2020]
161: Forte: First YAMA students now high school grads
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic June 25, 2020 (print) and online June 24, 2020]
160: Forte: Providing the gift of music, for free by Ryan M. Hare, YSO Principal Bassoon
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic June 18, 2020 (print) and online June 16, 2020]
159: Forte: The Yakima Youth Symphony finds a way
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic June 11, 2020 (print) and online June 10, 2020]
158: Forte: Creative pianist now playing in a pickup by Anne Schilperoort, YSO Principal Keyboard
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic June 4, 2020 (print) and online June 3, 2020]
157: Forte: The wonders of anticipation
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic May 28, 2020 (print) and online May 27, 2020]
156: Forte: Challenges, perspectives of online teaching in music by Jeffrey Snedeker, YSO Principal Horn
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic May 21, 2020 (print) and online May 20, 2020]
155: Forte: How composing happens by Ryan M. Hare, YSO Principal Bassoon
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic May 14, 2020 (print) and online May 13, 2020]
154: Forte: ‘Stories From Home’ to support and inspire
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic May 7, 2020 (print) and online May 5, 2020]
153 Forte: A chain of sound and connection by Denise Dillenbeck, YSO Concertmaster
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic April 30, 2020 (print) and online April 29, 2020]
152 Forte: Reaching out for comfort and musical conversation by Josh Gianola, YSO Principal Percussion and YSO Teaching Artist with Yakima Music en Acción
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic April 23, 2020 (print) and online April 23, 2020]
151 Forte: What’s that instrument? It’s a celeste by Anne Schilperoort, YSO Principal Keyboard
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic April 16, 2020 (print) and online April 15, 2020]
150 Forte: Finding resilience in music when all seems lost by Denise Dillenbeck, YSO Concertmaster
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic April 9, 2020 (print) and online April 8, 2020]
149 Forte: Musicians and the gig economy by Ryan M. Hare, YSO Principal Bassoon
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic April 2, 2020 (print) and online April 2, 2020]
148 Forte: The symphony’s golden season
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic March 26, 2020 (print) and online March 25, 2020]
147 Forte: Concert canceled, but ‘Scheherazade’ lives on
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic March 19, 2020 (print) and online March 18, 2020]
146 Forte: Forte: Symphony bringing Scheherazade to life by Denise Dillenbeck, YSO Concertmaster
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic March 12, 2020 (print) and online March 11, 2020]
145 Forte: Benny Goodman and Aaron Copland’s clarinet concerto by Angelique Poteat, YSO Principal Clarinet
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic March 5, 2020 (print) and online March 4, 2020]
144 Forte: Can you name that tune?
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic February 27, 2020 (print) and online February 26, 2020]
143 Forte: It won’t make you smarter, but keep listening by Sara Mayo, YSO Principal Trombone
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic February 20, 2020 (print) and online February 20, 2020]
The Arts Scene: The artists as storyteller by David Lynx, Executive Director of the Larson Gallery at Yakima Valley College
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic February 20, 2020 (print) and online February 19, 2020]
142 Forte: Beethoven still stirs the soul by Denise Dillenbeck, YSO Concertmaster
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic February 13, 2020 (print) and online February 12, 2020]
141 Forte: Symphonic dances to stir the soul
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic February 6, 2020 (print) and online February 4, 2020]
140 Forte: Music and your health by Jeffrey Snedeker, YSO Principal Horn
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic January 30, 2020 (print) and online January 29, 2020]
139 Forte: Sought-after accompanist chose the right path
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic January 23, 2020 (print) and online January 21, 2020]
138 Forte: Music and Mountains by Ryan M. Hare, YSO Principal Bassoon
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic January 16, 2020 (print) and online January 15, 2020]
137 Forte: Stepping into the light by Denise Dillenbeck, YSO Concertmaster
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic January 9, 2020 (print) and online January 7, 2020]
136 Forte: More symphonies by women composers is New Year’s resolution by Jeffrey Snedeker, YSO Principal Horn
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic January 2, 2020 (print) and online January 1, 2020]
135 Forte: Musicians share the joy of the season by David McLemore, YSO Principal Tuba
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic December 26 (print) and online December 26, 2019]
134 Forte: The critical elements of indeterminacy by Ryan M. Hare, YSO Principal Bassoon
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic December 19 (print) and online December 18, 2019]
133 Forte: Sharing the pleasure and wonder of music by Denise Dillenbeck, YSO Concertmaster
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic December 12 (print) and online December 11, 2019]
132: Forte: ‘The Nutcracker’ wasn’t always considered a masterpiece
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic December 5 (print) and online December 3, 2019]
131 Forte: Top 10 holiday gift ideas by Jeffrey Snedeker, YSO Principal Horn
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic November 28 (print) and online November 27, 2019]
130 Forte: ‘Made in America,’ courtesy of the YSO
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic November 21 (print) and online November 20, 2019]
129 Forte: We’re all teachers by Josh Gianola, YSO Principal Percussion and YSO Teaching Artist with Yakima Music en Acción (YAMA)
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic November 14 (print) and online November 12, 2019]
128 Forte: Masterpieces fire the imagination by Denise Dillenbeck, YSO Concertmaster
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic November 7 (print) and online November 6, 2019]
127: Forte: ‘Heart Mountain Suite’ brings Kara Kondo to musical life by Justin Raffa, Chorusmaster, Yakima Symphony Chorus, and Sarah Mattox, Composer and Mezzo-Soprano
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic October 31 (print) and online October 29, 2019]
126: Forte: ‘Frankenstein’ as you’ve never heard it
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic October 24 (print) and online October 22, 2019]
125 Forte: Charlotte and Scheherazade and the YSO
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic October 17 (print) and online October 15, 2019]
124 Forte: Connecting with music, sunshine or no by Denise Dillenbeck, YSO Concertmaster
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic October 10 (print) and online October 9, 2019]
123 Forte: KinderKoncert: Kids in the spotlight
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic October 3 (print) and online October 2, 2019]
122 Forte: Bolero to close out season’s first classical concert
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic September 26 (print) and online September 24, 2019]
121 Forte: Did you think putting on a YSO show was easy? by Josh Gianola, YSO Principal Percussion
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic September 19 (print) and online September 17, 2019]
120 Forte: Symphony celebrates four trailblazing women of jazz
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic September 12 (print) and online September 10, 2019]
119 Forte: ‘One Thousand and One Nights’ approaches
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic September 5 (print) and online September 5, 2019]
118 Forte: Looking ahead to the upcoming season by Lawrence Golan, YSO Music Director
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic August 29 (print) and online August 27, 2019]
117 Forte: An award-winning fusion of symphony, belly dancing
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic August 22 (print) and online August 20, 2019]
116 Forte: That’s the ticket!
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic August 15 (print) and online August 13, 2019]
115 Forte: Openings and auditions: goodbye and hello by Jeffrey Snedeker, YSO Principal Horn
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic August 8 (print) and online August 6, 2019]
114 Forte: Building a relationship with ‘Ein Heldenleben’ by Denise Dillenbeck, YSO Concertmaster
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic August 1 (print) and online July 30, 2019]
113 Forte: Choice of wedding music will be long remembered
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic July 25 (print) and online July 23, 2019]
112 Forte: Music takes him places by Josh Gianola, YSO Principal Percussion
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic July 18, 2019 (print) and online July 16, 2019]
111 Forte: A lot of work goes into creating art by Jeffery Snedeker, YSO Principal Horn
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic July 11, 2019 (print) and online July 9, 2019]
110 Forte: Orchestra librarians are indispensable
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic July 4, 2019 (print) and online July 3, 2019]
109 Forte: Beethoven and Haydn, conflict and respect by Denise Dillenbeck, YSO Concertmaster
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic June 27, 2019 (print) and online June 25, 2019]
108 Forte: Open stage, Yakima Symphony Orchestra style
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic June 20, 2019 (print) and online June 19, 2019]
107 Forte: $1 fee invests in The Capitol Theatre experience
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic June 13, 2019 (print) and online June 12, 2019]
106 Forte: A heroic afterglow by Jeffrey Snedeker, YSO Principal Horn
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic June 6, 2019 (print) and online May 31, 2019]
105 Forte: A season of inspirational ‘Heroes!’
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic May 30, 2019 (print) and online May 29, 2019]
104 Forte: A fitting end to a heroic season
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic May 23, 2019 (print) and online May 21, 2019]
103 Forte: A celebration of our smallest heroes
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic May 16, 2019 (print) and online May 15, 2019]
102 Forte: A tribute to Elvis
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic May 9, 2019 (print) and online May 8, 2019]
101 Forte: The art of composing music by Denise Dillenbeck, Yakima Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic May 2, 2019 (print) and online May 1, 2019]
100 Forte: Loosening the grip of perfectionism by Jennifer Moultine, YSO cellist and YSO teaching artist and site director for Yakima Music en Acción Philharmonia
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic April 25, 2019 (print) and online April 22, 2019]
99 Forte: Student melodies inspire YSO student concerts
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic April 18, 2019 (print) and online April 17, 2019]
98 Forte: Heroes from olden times for our times
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic April 11, 2019 (print) and online April 10, 2019]
97 Forte: The YSO’s musical storytelling
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic April 4, 2019 (print) and online April 3, 2019]
96 Forte: Salvation through creativity and music by Denise Dillenbeck, YSO Concertmaster
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic March 28, 2019 (print) and online March 27, 2019]
The Arts Scene: Exploring heroes through artwork by David Lynx, Executive Director, Larson Gallery
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic March 21, 2019 (print) and online March 20, 2019]
95 Forte: Bassoons and the art of orchestration by Ryan M. Hare, YSO Principal Bassoon
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic March 21, 2019 (print) and online March 20, 2019]
94 Forte: Bruckner’s epic symphony is a rarity
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic March 14, 2019 (print) and online March 13, 2019]
93 Forte: A true hero, Anne Frank by Justin Raffa, Yakima Symphony Chorus Chorusmaster
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic March 7, 2019 (print) and online March 6, 2019]
92 Forte: Ensembles bring passion for music into the schools
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic February 28, 2019 (print) and online February 27, 2019]
91 Forte: Yodel-ay-hee-hoo! It’s Wylie!
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic February 21, 2019 (print) and online February 20, 2019]
90 Forte: Conquering shame by Jennifer Moultine, YSO cellist and YSO teaching artist and site director for Yakima Music en Acción Philharmonia
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic February 14, 2019 (print) and online February 13, 2019]
89 Forte: ‘Loud’ doesn’t mean just turning up the volume knob by Sara Mayo, YSO Principal Trombone
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic February 7, 2019 (print) and online February 6, 2019 ]
88 Forte: Three composers, three national heroes
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic January 31, 2019 (print) and online January 30, 2019]
87 Forte: Trio honored at YYSO concerto competition
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic January 24, 2019 (print) and online January 23, 2019]
86 Forte: Art, science and cross-pollination
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic January 17, 2019 (print) and online January 16, 2019]
85 Forte: YSO out in the school to promote musical education
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic January 10, 2019 (print) and online January 9, 2019]
84 Forte: Waltzing With the Youth Symphony
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic January 3, 2019 (print) and online January 2, 2019]
83 Forte: Symphony pays tribute to pollinators
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic December 27, 2018 (print) and online December 28, 2018]
82 Forte: Embracing the comfort of the darkness by Denise Dillenbeck, YSO Concertmaster
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic December 20, 2018 (print) and online December 19, 2018]
81 Forte: Fourth-grade cellist, Santa live their dreams conducting the Yakima Symphony Orchestra
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic December 13, 2018 (print) and online December 12, 2018]
80 Forte: All hail the Clapper — and clapping in general
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic December 6, 2018 (print) and online December 5, 2018]
79 Forte: Music for the holidays
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic November 29, 2018 (print) and online November 28, 2018]
78 Forte: Building strength takes courage by Jennifer Moultine, YSO cellist and YSO teaching artist and site director for Yakima Music en Acción Philharmonia
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic November 22, 2018 (print) and online November 21, 2018]
77 Forte: Ode to the piano – and the piano tuner
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic November 15, 2018 (print) and online November 14, 2018]
76 Forte: Leonard Bernstein has a special place among musical heroes
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic November 8, 2018 (print) and online November 7, 2018]
75 Forte: The crescendo – and a student rate to see the orchestra
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic November 1, 2018 (print) and online October 31, 2018]
74 Forte: Supernatural storytelling
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic October 25, 2018 (print) and online October 24, 2018]
73 Forte: Creativity imbues us with life and energy
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic October 18, 2018 (print) and online October 17, 2018]
72 Forte: Beethoven embraces his heroes
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic October 11, 2018 (print) and online October 10, 2018]
71 Forte: Heroes theme not limited to the symphony season
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic October 4, 2018 (print) and online October 3, 2018]
70 Forte: Who is your hero?
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic September 27, 2018 (print) and online September 26, 2018]
69 Forte: Pollinators are taking center stage
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic September 20, 2018 (print) and online September 19, 2018]
68 Forte: Get an earful of heroes and superheroes!
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic September 13, 2018 (print) and online September 12, 2018]
67 Forte: Heroes among us
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic September 6, 2018 (print) and online September 5, 2018]
66 Forte: Cave B summer series cut in half wildfires by Lawrence Golan, YSO Music Director
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic August 30, 2018 (print) and online August 29,2018]
65 Forte: Bernstein shines through by Denise Dillenbeck, YSO Concertmaster
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic August 23, 2018 (print) and online August 22, 2018]
64 Forte: Battle pieces highlight final Summer Symphony
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic August 16, 2018 (print) and online August 15, 2018]
63 Forte: The listening continues at Meet the Orchestra
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic August 9, 2018 (print) and online August 10, 2018]
62 Forte: The listener’s journey leads to wonder by Ryan M. Hare, YSO Principal Bassoon
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic August 2, 2018 (print) and online August 1, 2018]
61 Forte: Why do we need live music? by Jeff Snedeker, YSO Principal Horn
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic July 26, 2018 (print) and online July 25, 2018]
60 Forte: Many languages fused into one — music by Denise Dillenbeck, YSO Concertmaster
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic July 19, 2018 (print) and online July 18, 2018]
59 Forte: A transformative event for a budding oboist by Brent Hages, YSO Principal Oboe
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic July 12, 2018 (print) and online July 11, 2018]
58 Forte: In praise of listening by Ryan M. Hare, YSO Principal Bassoon
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic July 5, 2018 (print) and online July 4, 2018]
57 Forte: A word from the back by Jeffrey Snedeker, YSO Principal Horn
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic June 28, 2018 (print) and online June 27, 2018]
56 Forte: Epic heroes — Beethoven and John Williams
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic June 21, 2018 (print) and online June 20, 2018]
55 Forte: It’s time again for kids to ‘Meet the Orchestra’
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic June 14, 2018 (print) and online June 13, 2018]
54 Forte: Heroic efforts lead to stunning venues
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic June 7, 2018 (print) and online June 6, 2018]
53 Forte: Pursuing equity in the orchestra industry
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic May 31, 2018 (print) and online May 30, 2018]
52 Forte: Yama brings out creativity by Jennifer Moultine, YSO cellist and YSO teaching artist and site director for Yakima Music en Acción Philharmonia
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic May 24, 2018 (print) and online May 23, 2018]
51 Forte: Looking back, looking forward by Lawrence Golan, Music Director, Yakima Symphony Orchestra
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic May 17, 2018 (print) and online May 16, 2018]
50 Forte: Back in the U.S.S.R.
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic May 10, 2018 (print) and online May 9, 2018]
49 Forte: It’s nearly time for symphonies and sunsets
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic May 3, 2018 (print) and online May 2, 2018]
48 Forte: Boogie on down to YSO’s ‘Classical Night Fever’
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic April 26, 2018 (print) and online April 25, 2018]
47 Forte: The glory of shared sound by Denise Dillenbeck, Concertmaster, Yakima Symphony Orchestra
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic April 19, 2018 (print) and online April 18, 2018]
46 Forte: A gift to musicians
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic April 12, 2018 (print) and online April 11, 2018]
45 Forte: Roman influence felt in latest ‘Voyage’ stop
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic April 5, 2018 (print) and online April 4, 2018]
44 Forte: Baton small in stature, large in reality
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic March 29, 2018 (print) and online March 28, 2018]
43 Forte: Heroes will rise
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic March 22, 2018 (print) and online March 21, 2018]
42 Forte: A Celtic Celebration
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic March 15, 2018 (print) and online March 14,2018]
41 Forte: Symphony casts a spell
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic March 8, 2018 (print) and online March 7, 2018]
40 Forte: Pottermania and the symphony
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic March 1, 2018 (print) and online February 28, 2018]
39 Forte: The Magical Music of Harry Potter
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic February 22, 2018 (print) and online February 21, 2018]
38 Forte: Finding new faces
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic February 15, 2018 (print) and online February 14, 2018]
37 Forte: Live performances can be transformational
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic February 8, 2018 (print) and online February 7, 2018]
36 Forte: ‘Voyage’ has global reach
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic February 1, 2018 (print) and online January 31, 2018]
35 Forte: Youths shine in concerto competition
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic January 25, 2018 (print) and online January 24, 2018]
34 Forte: Flying high with the monarchs
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic January 18, 2018 (print) and online January 17, 2018]
33 Forte: A nod to the monarch
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic January 11, 2018 (print) and online January 10, 2018]
32 Forte: Students take over the baton
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic January 4, 2018 (print) and online January 3, 2018]
31 Forte: The power of sharing your voice by Justin Raffa, Chorusmaster, Yakima Symphony Chorus
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic December 28, 2017 (print) and online December 28, 2017]
30 Forte: The gift of anticipation
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic December 21, 2017 (print) and online December 20, 2017]
29 Forte: The power of music
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic December 14, 2017 (print) and online December 13, 2017]
28 Forte: What’s in a song? Singing in a group fosters social closeness
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic December 7, 2017 (print) and online December 6, 2017]
27 Forte: Children’s choir joins orchestra for
its holiday program
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic November 30, 2017 (print) and online November 29, 2017]
26 Forte: Empathy in the orchestra by Denise Dillenbeck, Concertmaster, Yakima Symphony Orchestra
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic November 23, 2017 (print) and online November 21, 2017]
25 Forte: Percussionists are the real movers and shakers
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic November 16, 2017 (print) and online November 15, 2017]
24 Forte: The dream of America
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic November 9, 2017 (print) and online November 8, 2017]
23 Forte: Monarchal music on tap from symphony
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic November 2, 2017 (print) and online November 1, 2017]
22 Forte: It’s almost time for Halloween Spooktacular
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic October 26, 2017 (print) and online October 25, 2017]
21 Forte: David Rogers honored as 2018 ‘Friend of Music’
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic October 19, 2017 (print) and online October 18, 2017]
20 Forte: Geography and genius
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic October 12, 2017 (print) and online October 11, 2017
19 Forte: Take a sonic voyage to ‘The Austrian Empire’
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic October 5, 2017 (print) and online October 4, 2017
18 Forte: Body language and the concertmaster
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic September 28, 2017 (print) and online September 27, 2017
17 Forte: Best seats in the house are on the stage
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic September 21, 2017 (print) and online September 20, 2017
Orquesta Sinfónica de Yakima inicia temporada celebrando México
[Publicado en El Sol de Yakima 20 de septiembre, 2017 en línea]
Noche mexicana al ritmo de la música
[Publicado en El Sol de Yakima 15 de septiembre, 2017 en línea]
16 Forte: First port of call is Mexico
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic September 14, 2017 (print) and online September 13, 2017
15 Forte: YSO’s ‘Musical Voyage’ season ready to set sail
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic September 7, 2017 (print) and online September 6, 2017]
14 Forte: Dreams really can come true by Lawrence Golan, Music Director, Yakima Symphony Orchestra
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic August 31, 2017 (print) and online August 30, 2017]
13 Forte: What are your influences?
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic August 24, 2017 (print) and online August 23, 2017]
12 Forte: YSO taps the talents of Mozart and Mendelssohn
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic August 17, 2017 (print) and online August 16, 2017]
11 Forte: Yakima Symphony Orchestra single tickets now on sale
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic August 10, 2017 (print) and online August 9, 2017]
10 Forte: Curtain rises (behind the orchestra) at Cave B
Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic August 3, 2017 (print) and online August 2, 2017]
9 Forte: It’s never too early to start attending the symphony
Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic July 27, 2017 (print) and online July 26, 2017]
8 Forte: It’s their ‘destiny’ — and it’s your chance to hear it
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic July 20, 2017 (print) and online July 20, 2017]
7 Forte: Journey to performance is a symphony of its own
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic July 13, 2017 (print) and online July 12, 2017]
6 Forte: Meet the Orchestra helps show kids
the beauty of music
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic July 6, 2017 (print) and online July 5, 2017]
5 Forte: YSO to go on A Musical Voyage Around the World
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic June 29, 2017 (print) and online June 28, 2017]
4 Forte: Beethoven’s Fifth highlights Cave B performance
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic June 22, 2017 (print) and online June 21, 2017]
3 Forte: YSO finds its ‘summer home’ at Cave B in Quincy
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic June 15, 2017 (print) and online June 14, 2017]
2 Forte: Symphony trekking to Quincy for summer series
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic June 8, 2017 (print) and online June 7, 2017]
1 Forte: Symphony’s ‘Musical Journey Through Time’ packed ’em in
[Published in the Yakima Herald-Republic June 1, 2017 (print) and online May 31, 2017]
