BayPhil Youth Orchestra Welcomes Dr. Carlos Hernandez
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
The Bay Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (BPYO) is pleased to announce Dr. Carlos Hernandez as its new Music Director. Dr. Hernandez follows the founder and previous director of the BPYO, Judy Lam, as well as the conductor of the youngest ensemble, Marcella Schantz. Ms. Lam and Ms. Schantz will continue to be active with the orchestra by providing support and supplemental instruction to the students during this upcoming season of transition.
Maestro Hernandez’s appointment represents an important milestone for the orchestra and its parent organization, the Bay Philharmonic. Dr. Hernandez is a graduate from Ball State University with a Doctor of Arts with a secondary focus in Music Entrepreneurship. Along with this expertise, he brings an incredible amount of enthusiasm and vision.
“I am honored to follow Judy Lam and become the second Music Director of the Bay Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. My passion for facilitating a safe and empowering space complements the overall vision of harmony for the Bay Philharmonic. In rehearsals I aim to nurture a deep love for music so it derives joy and continues to be a meaningful act of self- expression. Through the sharing of beautiful music, stories and experiences, our hope is that audiences can come listen to the Bay Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and be inspired within their own lives and in their communities.”
“Welcome, Dr. Carlos Hernandez! I look forward with excitement, hope and assurance to passing the baton to Carlos! Serving the community with the gift of music is a mission shared by dedicated staff and devoted parents of BPYO. Under the auspices of Bay Philharmonic, we collaborated to offer our students and families the unique learning and performance experiences. With Carlos’ expertise and leadership, we envision a dynamic BPYO program for all aspiring young musicians that will continue to inspire the families and our communities as well.”
“We are thrilled to have Dr. Carlos Hernandez stepping into the position of the Director of the Bay Phil Youth Orchestra! In our interviews and meetings these past few months, and from his concert and rehearsal videos, we are confident that the program is in very good hands and will move forward and grow in a most positive way. Welcome, Carlos!”
General Director of the Bay Philharmonic, Jung-Ho Pak, says, “We’re very fortunate to have such a talented conductor who can speak to a new generation of musicians as well as broaden our diversity and representation with the entire East Bay community. He will take Judy’s inspirational vision of serving every child in our community to new heights.”
Dr. Hernandez will make his debut appearance alongside Ms. Lam and Ms. Schantz at the "Side-by-Side" show on Saturday, June 1st, 2024, at 3PM at Irvington Presbyterian Church in Fremont, which will feature the musicians of the BPYO together with the professional musicians of the Bay Philharmonic.
For more information, visit BayPhil.org or contact info@bayphil.org.
Side-by-Side Concert with the Bay Philharmonic
Saturday, June 1, 3PM and it’s FREE!!!
Irvington Presbyterian Church
Come hear the next generation of young artists play side-by-side with the professional musicians of the Bay Philharmonic led by the BPYO Director Judy Lam and Conductor Marcella Schantz. Also, there will be a special appearance by Artistic Director of the Bay Philharmonic, Jung-Ho Pak.
