Earlier today, TYO Director Lou Chen '19 participated in a panel discussion about El Sistema, a publicly financed music education program for underserved children founded in Venezuela in 1975, which has now grown to provide music access to young students around the world. Joining him on the panel were Maestro Gustavo Dudamel and Anne Fitzgibbon…

Last Sunday, the Trenton Youth Orchestra gave a special performance of music from Harry Potter for Maestro Gustavo Dudamel. In addition to serving as Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra, Maestro Dudamel is the Artist-in-Residence for Princeton University Concerts' 125th anniversary season. …

Last Friday, the Daily Princetonian covered "Tigers in Trenton!"--a showcase of Princeton student talent for Trenton students, and the first event of its kind. Co-sponsored by the Pace Center for Civic Engagement and the Princeton Chamber Music Society, the event took place at Trenton Central High School-VPA, and featured performances from…

TYO Director Lou Chen '19 has been awarded the A. James Fisher, Jr. Memorial Award for his work with the Trenton Youth Orchestra. The prize, administered by the Pace Center for Civic Engagement, is given annually to a graduating senior who demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit, zest for life, love of people, and loyalty to Princeton through…

TYO Director Lou Chen '19 has been awarded the Santos-Dumont Prize for Innovation for his work with the Trenton Youth Orchestra. This prize is sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate students and recognizes a unique and creative program, event, initiative, or project from the past academic year which has had wide-reaching impact…