ISO at Turtle Bay

Led by Robert Johnston, ISO at Turtle Bay orchestra motivates young musicians to work together to make music. Repertoire ranges from age-appropriate original compositions to standard classical works arranged for young players. The orchestras for young peopleĀ  provide a strong grounding in fundamental and necessary orchestral concepts in a community-oriented and goal-centered environment. Players should have started private lessons and possess basic skills, including the ability to read music. The beginning ensembles prepare students for advancement and growth through each of the subsequent ISO ensembles. Registration fee, tuition, and an audition are required.


Turtle Bay Orchestra

Robert L. Johnston, Conductor
Rehearsals Wednesdays from 4:30 – 5:30 pm
at Turtle Bay Music School
244 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10022*

*Near subway stops for the 6, E, F, N, Q, and R trains

Tuition and fees

Coaching Staff

Carrie Dowell, Svetlana Tsoneva, upper strings
Matt Goeke, lower strings
David Kobayashi, winds
Michael Seltzer, brass


2011-2012 Repertoire

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Processional from Judas Maccabeus, by Georg Frideric Handel, arr. Thomas Filas

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Combined Orchestras:

Ode to Joy, by Ludwig van Beethoven, arr. Richard Meyer
Finlandia, by Jean Sibelius, arr. Richard Meyer
Finale from Symphony No. 2 (“Little Russian”), by Piotr Tchaikovsky, arr. Sandra Dackow

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