The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra is hosting a masterclass with renowned trumpet player and WYSO alum, Andrew Balio, for current WYSO brass students in Youth and Philharmonia orchestras. The masterclass will take place on Saturday, February 25 at 4:15pm at Madison Country Day School. This event is free and open to the public.
Andrew Balio has served as principal trumpet of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) since his invitation by Yuri Temirkanov in 2001. He is former principal of the Israel Philharmonic under Zubin Mehta. In Baltimore, he served on various orchestral committees before formulating his first strategic plan for the organization called “Repositioning the BSO” in 2003, collaborating with Robin-Marie Williams, strategic planner for NASA and the Department of Defense.
His many years of watching, studying, and seeking out the experts culminates with his founding of the Future Symphony Institute. Andrew remains active as a teacher, performer, committee member, and as an avid student of business, philosophy, and the challenges of our modern culture. Learn more about Andrew Balio.