Ariel Friedman ’04: Musicianship and Motherhood

Ari and Mia Friedman  “That high level of rehearsal and performance was really special. There were moments that were grueling, but it was so rewarding overall.” – Ariel Friedman, 04 Growing up in Newton as part of a musical household, auditioning for (G)BYSO in middle school was not only a natural step for Ariel, but […]

Student Spotlight: Meeka Touré Ortiz

Longtime Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras musician represented Boston at national festival advancing equity in classical music After more than a decade of musical growth with the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras (BYSO), graduating senior Meeka Touré Ortiz, a double bassist in BYSO’s Intensive Community Program (ICP), was selected – along with nine other BYSO students and […]